Strand Testing

• 1). Put the gloves from the hair lightening kit on your hands. Cut open the bleach powder bag with scissors. Measure 1/2 teaspoon of the powder with a measuring spoon and place it in the enclosed tub. Pour just enough of the liquid developer into the powder to make a thick cream about the consistency of mayonnaise. Mix the lightener thoroughly with the enclosed brush.
  
  
• 2). Brush through your hair to remove all tangles. Pull one strand of hair from behind your ear forward. Place a forefinger and thumb into the lightener and apply it heavily on the strand of hair. Observe the current time on a clock or watch. Wait for the product to process about 10 to 15 minutes.
  
  
• 3). Dampen a paper towel with water. Wipe the lightener off the strand of hair and observe the results. If there is an orange or yellow tint to the hair strand, reapply the lightener and keep observing the test strand every 10 to 15 minutes until it is the desired lightness. Light to dark blonde should take about 20 to 60 minutes, light brown hair should take 20 to 90 minutes, medium brown hair should take about 40 to 90 minutes and dark brown hair will take approximately 60 to 90 minutes to lighten.
  
  
• 4). Remove the lightener from the test strand of hair with a wet paper towel.