Bleaching Raw hair to 613
Because raw hair is chemically untouched, it lifts far better than processed extensions. That does not make bleaching risk-free.
Why raw hair lifts better
Standard extensions fry when bleached because their silicone coating burns rather than lifts. Raw hair has no coating to burn — the bleach acts on the hair itself, the way it would on your own.
Raw hair reaches 613 platinum when it is done properly. Virgin lifts well to around 27.
Why a professional matters
Bleaching is chemistry. The difference between a colourist who understands extensions and a home kit is the difference between hair that lasts years and hair that snaps.
Ask for a bond-building treatment if you are going significantly lighter. It costs a little more and it protects the investment.
Caring for it afterwards
Lightened hair is more porous, which means it loses moisture faster than it did before.
Move to weekly deep conditioning rather than fortnightly. Apply your leave-in to damp hair, not dry. And rinse cool, always, to close the cuticle.
A note on toning
Purple or blue toning shampoo keeps blonde tones true, but use it sparingly — once every few washes at most.
Overuse leaves a dull, slightly grey cast that is genuinely difficult to reverse.
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