We collected and curated the best professional hair bleaches that offer a little something for every type of hair lightening want and need. According to Toronto Top hairstylist, Nicole Graftner, she picks:

1. Best overall - Schwarzkopf Vario (grey) Doesn't distort the colour

2. Most lift for dark hair - Schwarzkopf  Vario (grey) Has the most lift of all the bleaches

3. Best for cool blondes - Oligo Great violet and blue pigment

4. Best for platinum blondes - Schwarzkopf Vario (grey) For more lift and Wella Blondor for less lift needed

5. Best cream bleach - Schwarzkopf BlondMe Texture and consistency is great

6. Best value bleach - Wella Blondor High performance and price is right