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Hydrogen peroxide goes through the cuticle (colourless outside layer of the hair) and into the cortex (inside of the hair, has colour) and causes a reaction like an explosion and the colour breaks down and comes out of the hair.

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What has hydrogen peroxide in it?

most permanent hair dyes, the human body makes peroxide as byproduct for some cellular processes


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Hydrogen Peroxide


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Does it HAVE to be 3 percent to dye hair with hydrogen peroxide or can you use JUST hydrogen peroxide without the three percent?

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Will hydrogen peroxide open the hair shaft to increase hair dyeing effectiveness?

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Can you shave toe hair?

Yes you can, and it grows back. Use Hydrogen peroxide and it will not grow back, has to be done repeatedly. _____________ With hydrogen peroxide you just bleach them, the hair is stille there :). Yes you can shave everywhere you have hair you don't want.


When do you use hydrogen peroxide in hair care?

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Does hydrogen peroxide makes your hair blondie?

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