Is bond protection included in all pre-lightening services?

Yes. Bond Protection and Bond Restoration Treatments are non-negotiable and included in all pre-lightening and high-lift services. We do not bleach without protecting the integrity of your hair.

What’s the difference between Scalp Bleach and Full Bleach?

Scalp Bleach is a root-to-tip lightening service applied directly to the scalp for even lift. Full Bleach refers to all-over lightening including previously coloured or virgin hair, often used for dramatic transformations or colour correction. More control, more correction — and more protection required.

How do I know which pre-lightening service I need?

If you're planning a bold blonde, a pastel, or vivid colour, you’ll need to pre-lighten. We recommend starting with a consultation if you’re unsure. Zone Lightening works well for subtle dimension, Vivid Overlays require pre-bleached hair, and Full or Scalp Bleach suits global transformations.

Do I need a Restoration Treatment before lightening?

Depending on your hair's current health, yes. We may recommend a Bond Restoration Treatment as a standalone prep service before proceeding with bleach. This ensures your hair is strong enough to lift safely.

Will my colour fade quickly in Cairns’ climate?

Without proper care, yes. Humidity, UV, and saltwater all speed up blonde fade. That’s why we include toners, bond protection, and offer tailored aftercare plans. We also educate you on how to maintain tone between visits.

Pre-Lightening & High-Lift Services

Pre-lighten. Protect. Transform.

From platinum blonde to vivid overlays, great colour work starts with a blank canvas — and the right prep. Our advanced blonding services are designed to break through dark pigment safely, protect your bonds, and lay the foundation for a flawless colour result.

✨ What Is Pre-Lightening?

Whether you're aiming for a vibrant fashion tone, a platinum blonde finish, or light enough hair for pastels, pre-lightening is the essential first step.

These services lift your existing hair colour to a lighter base — safely. Our bond-protective protocol means your hair is never compromised in the process.

Every service includes:

✅ Bond Protection — built-in as non-negotiable
✅ Bond Restoration Treatment — to repair after lightening
✅ Scalp & Strand Integrity Check — to determine suitability

We do not bleach without protection. No exceptions.

Pre-lightening can look right, but still leave hair feeling rough or dry soon after.
Chemical extraction raises the cuticle and increases porosity, which changes how the hair handles moisture and products.
🧪 Pre-Lightening Prep (Processing Control) — See why this happens and how surface support improves the finish.

🧪 Why It’s Different at Cuts By Carella

In the tropical Cairns climate, bleach without protection leads to snap, fade, and frizz. Our clients trust us to deliver stunning results with integrity.

We use intelligent timing, off-scalp precision, and custom toners to ensure your result looks as good on day 30 as it did on day one.

✨ Your Service Options

🔵 Scalp Bleach Retouch

Maintains your platinum without overlap damage.
Covers regrowth (up to 6 weeks), keeping your platinum fresh. Ideal for regular maintenance clients. Includes protection, toner, and bond repair.

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🔵 Scalp Bleach

Full-head platinum from root to tip.
Designed for clients wanting an all-over blonde or platinum look. Scalp bleach is performed only when hair integrity allows. Includes bond care and toner.

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🔵 Full Bleach

Our most aggressive lightening technique.
Used when removing permanent dark colour or prepping for fashion shades. Scalp and strand testing is essential. Bond Protection + Restoration is mandatory.

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🔵 Streaking Cap

Classic blonding for fine highlights.
Best suited to short hair and fine strands. We use a traditional streaking cap for controlled lightening, perfect for a natural blended blonde.

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🔵 Vivid Overlay & Blow Wave

A vibrant pop of colour over a pre-lightened canvas.
From pinks and purples to greens and silver-blue, our vivid overlays are bold and fully customised..

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📌 First Time With Us?

Not sure where to start?
🧭 Book a consultation or choose the service closest to your goal. We’ll take it from there and ensure you’re in the right hands from the very first visit.

💎 Why Choose Cuts By Carella?

🌈 Our Bond Promise: We never lighten without full protection and restoration built in.
🌴 Cairns Climate Ready: We specialise in bleach-safe outcomes that stand up to humidity, sun, and tropical fade.
🧠 35+ Years of Expertise: Our Director oversees every blonding technique and protocol.
🧬 Custom Mixing, Not Guesswork: No premixed gimmicks. Every formula is hand-tailored.
🎓 Education-Driven Care: We’ll teach you how to protect your hair post-service with honest, localised advice.

Lightening can be technically perfect and still leave hair feeling dry or rough through the mids and ends.
Chemical extraction increases porosity, which changes how the hair handles moisture and styling after the service.
☀️ Repair Feel (Dry / Porous Ends) — See why this happens and how surface support improves how blonde hair feels and finishes.