Is this a hair bleach or at least as strong as a hair bleach?
1347983
yes it is a bleach. I have auburn hair and it took it to a beautiful blond in 55 minutes. I always finished it with Wen shampoo so I never had any breakage or burning.
1347984
This is a hair lightening kit, yes. I have very dark brown hair and one application lifted my virgin hair to a near-platinum blonde and my previously-dyed hair to a slightly brassy blonde. It is very effective and one of the better products I have used for color lifting.
1629716
Its strong, but less than others. i put it on and wash it out pretty quickly. I have once-blonde hair turned naturally light brown, and just do the roots each time. No orange for 10 years now, may be because my hair isn't really dark to start.
1405061
YESSS! This hair can be bleached and curl. I have been wearing this hair since I received it in December 2013 and I still wearing it this very moment, best hair ever. I wore is in it's natural state after I received it for one month, I then bleached it blond and wore it for another month. Now I color the blond ruby red and that is what I am presently rocking! I curl it with my wand whenever I and going out on the town and it never fail to have heads turn. Very good hair with very minimal shedding, getting ready to order again.
1032303
It has sea salt as an ingredient, which to some extent will strip keratin which is a protective "coating wrapped" around each hair strand. However, I don't know if it will strip bleached hair in the same way. Good luck!
1778599
Yes. I have a weave (bleach & high lift) and have no trouble with it. I have fine hair but doesn't dry out my hair at all. I think it works better than anything out there.
1012238
Sure. The product is strong, only in that is straightens the hair. My sister straightened her hair almost a year ago, and it remains straight. However, it is poofy, not as much as prior to straightening. The product has an excellent conditioner. My sister highlighted her hair at the same time as she had it straightened. It did not break. It was very healthy, healthier than I've seen in a long time. Very manageable. No regrets. But, still do not need to re-apply product. Highly recommended.
1620322
This one is lighter, looks more natural. Holds the hair but it does not make it stiff.
1301095
I've used both and can't tell any difference. So I'd say, yes. Also, I think my hair grows faster and longer with less shed when I use it. It's not a miracle product, but I like it and notice a difference.
1405060
I have never tried to bleach the hair, but I have bleached hair this color and it normally turns out great. It curls really well for me especially since it comes precurled already.
831471
Because there is no peroxide you can use this as often as needed to keep your bleached hair toned. Although the color is semi-temporary (4-6 shampoos) I find after several uses it does seems to dye bleached hair somewhat and I can skip using it until I touch up my roots again. So sad Clairol discontinued this as it was the best. The closest thing I have found is Ion Color Brilliance Temporary Color Masque (available at Sallys and elsewhere). The color is not as strong but it is incredibly conditioning and shine-producing. The Neutral Blonde shade is actually golden but the the Beige Blonde shade is a neutral beige. There is also a violet-type for those who want ash without brass. Because there is no peroxide you can use this as often as needed to keep your bleached hair toned. Although the color is semi-temporary (4-6 shampoos) I find after several uses it does seems to dye bleached hair somewhat and I can skip using it until I touch up my roots again. So sad Clairol discontinued this as it was the best. The closest thing I have found is Ion Color Brilliance Temporary Color Masque (available at Sallys and elsewhere). The color is not as strong but it is incredibly conditioning and shine-producing. The Neutral Blonde shade is actually golden but the the Beige Blonde... » Read More Because there is no peroxide you can use this as often as needed to keep your bleached hair toned. Although the color is semi-temporary (4-6 shampoos) I find after several uses it does seems to dye bleached hair somewhat and I can skip using it until I touch up my roots again. So sad Clairol discontinued this as it was the best. The closest thing I have found is Ion Color Brilliance Temporary Color Masque (available at Sallys and elsewhere). The color is not as strong but it is incredibly conditioning and shine-producing. The Neutral Blonde shade is actually golden but the the Beige Blonde shade is a neutral beige. There is also a violet-type for those who want ash without brass. « Show Less
420445
It isn't an issue for me, I am not a blonde. I find this shampoo very easy on my hair altogether; I seem to have allergies to normal shampoos and this shampoo seems very non-allergenic, and my hair is longer and stronger than it has ever been before. I color (but not blonde) and it does not seem to have any effect on the color.
874980
Authentic!! YES!!! It's a wonderful and very powerful hair dryer that leaves my hair soft, silky, shiny, and dries it in no time. I have long, thick, curly hair, and it tames it well. I even bought the babyliss curler set.
1629717
Don't know about the strength right now but is all depends on the darkness of your hair. I am a dirty blonde so I don't have too many levels to go so I don't get much but you might if you are trying to go from a much darker color.
186283
yes it is clear. I can not answer about the bleach. it did not change my hair color. My understanding is it is a glaze.
1176296
In my experience the answer's no. It's not that strong. It just keeps your blonde from getting brassy like sone of the harsher store shampoos do.
1314988
The more you use the stronger it is. My hair sticks straight out with this stuff it stays flat. And washes out pretty easily.
336308
I have - my hair is pretty dark, so the blue doesn't pop like if I were to bleach it. However, with how well it does work, with a lighter color like you mentioned, I think it would still hold pretty well. This is honestly the best stuff I've found in 10+ years of dying my hair funky colors. Let us know what you think if you take the plunge!! :)