How to Frost Your Hair With Peroxide

Frosting hair involves highlighting single strands of hair for a natural look.

Frosting your hair with hydrogen peroxide is a safe and inexpensive alternative for pricey salon treatments. Peroxide is typically an ingredient in hair lightening formulas, but it can be used by itself to lighten hair. Hydrogen peroxide is not as damaging as salon or store-bought hair dye, and usually achieves more natural looking results than harsh dyes. A natural, frosted look can be performed at home with ease for just a fraction of the price of a salon visit.

Things You'll Need

• Hydrogen peroxide
• Comb
• Spray bottle
• Blow dryer
• Hair clips

Instructions

Instructions

1. Fill a spray bottle with a three percent hydrogen peroxide solution. The peroxide does not need to be diluted.

2. Spray the strands of hair that you would like to be lightened. For hydrogen peroxide application, it is best if hair is unwashed and dry. Frosting differs from highlighting by applying lightener to individual strands of hair, as opposed to chunks.

3. Comb the solution through your hair. If desired, separate strands of hair with hair clips so you do not get hydrogen peroxide on unwanted strands of hair.

4. Blow dry hair, or allow it to air dry. For extra lightening effects, have your hair dry in direct sunlight. Because of the smell of hydrogen peroxide, some choose to wash their hair after it has fully dried. If the desired lightening effect was not achieved, it is okay to repeat the application process until results are desirable.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply the hydrogen peroxide to a small section of hair 24 hours in advance of the complete application to test the color. If you have brunette hair, peroxide may cause unwanted red undertones.

• If hair has been previously dyed or color treated, check with a professional before adding peroxide.

• Do not dilute the hydrogen peroxide solution or use a solution stronger than three percent.

• Continual and excessive use of hydrogen peroxide may contribute to grey hair.

• Use extreme caution and avoid getting hydrogen peroxide in the eyes. If hydrogen peroxide does come in contact with eyes, rinse with water.

References

• Lighten Your Hair Using Hydrogen Peroxide
• Frosting, Tipping, and Streaking
• 6 Home Remedies to Lighten Hair Naturally

Resources

• The Many Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide