We’re going to start by saying that normally we wouldn’t advise bleaching your hair at home. However, as celebrity hairstylist DaRico Jackson explains, “considering the circumstances, we have no other ...

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Previously, I would’ve cringed at the mere mention of “bleach” and “curls” in the same sentence, but through this process I’ve learned that curly hair can be bleached without totally killing it.

Whether applied prior to washing or as a leave-in, they reinforce strands for long-lasting luster.