I'd like to get my hair bleached.
Stress 'de-co-lo-ra-ZIO-ne'. Six syllables — say them clearly.
Use this when requesting bleaching for highlights, ombre, or to go platinum blonde. Italian hairdressers will assess your hair's condition before proceeding.
'Decolorazione' = bleaching/lightening. 'Decolorante' is the bleaching agent. 'Ossigenare' (to oxygenate) is an older colloquial term. Full bleaching ('decolorazione totale') is the most demanding chemical treatment and requires healthy hair.
Voglio diventare bionda platino.
I want to go platinum blonde.
Stating the desired colour.
I miei capelli reggerebbero la decolorazione?
Would my hair withstand bleaching?
Asking if your hair is strong enough.
Quante sessioni ci vogliono?
How many sessions does it take?
Asking about the process timeline.
Bleaching ('decolorazione') in Italy is treated with professional caution. Italian hairdressers are trained to refuse bleaching if the hair is too compromised ('troppo compromessa'). Breakage claims ('capelli spezzati') are a common source of dispute between clients and salons — always get a proper consultation first.