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Not only does the bleaching process discolor the hair, but also decompose the fatty acids in the hair shaft, making it dry and weak. Damage to your hair is permanent, but you can take steps to make it easier to brush and promote healthy new hair growth. Nourishes damaged hair after bleaching by adding moisture and protein to the hair immediately after bleaching, then conditioning it regularly and avoiding doing anything further damaging the hair to help restore hair. healthy.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Hair Care

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   Avoid washing your hair with shampoo for the first 24-48 hours after bleaching. Hair will be very dry after bleaching, so do not lose your hair's natural oils with shampoo. Try not to wash your hair with shampoo for as long as possible, but you can still rinse and condition your hair with conditioner.

   Note: Hair cuticles will be very bulging and weak immediately after bleaching. This makes the hair appear thicker, but washing it can further damage the already weak strands.

   
   

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   Use a hair deep conditioner instead of conditioner after every 2 shampoos. Apply conditioner or hair mask to dry hair before you shower. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes, then rinse and wash your hair with shampoo.
   • Try making your own hot hair conditioner using olive, coconut, or avocado oil to add moisture that penetrates deep into the hair shaft.
   • You can also wrap a towel over your head and let the oil stay in your hair while you sleep. Rinse the next morning in the shower, wash with shampoo and style as usual.
   • If you find oil-based products too heavy, try a hair mask from a hair salon or pharmacy.

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   Use a dry conditioner every day to add moisture to your hair. Increase the effectiveness of conventional conditioner by using conditioner after bathing. Use conditioner to make your hair easy to style and less messy.

   Advice: Dry conditioner is especially helpful when you want to hold your hair in extremely hot or cold weather.

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   Use a protein hair mask at home to nourish your hair inexpensively. Protein masks for home hair are a great remedy for intensive hair conditioning without spending a lot of money at the hair salon. These products are usually available in pharmacies or online.
   • Look for products that contain keratin, a protein that is beneficial for hair.
   • Make a protein mask by mixing 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of white yogurt.Mix 1 or 2 more teaspoons of yogurt if you have over-shoulder hair. Leave the mask on your hair for about 30 minutes, then rinse your hair with cold water to avoid ripening the eggs in your hair.
   • Use a protein mask every night for the first week after hair removal if your hair is too dry.

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   Be gentle with your hair, especially when it is wet. Hair breaks easily when wet, so be sure to wait until it is completely dry before combing. You also need to be gentle when drying your hair. Use a soft microfiber towel to gently pat dry hair, as rubbing or squeezing it can break hair.
   • If you don't have a soft towel, try an old t-shirt!

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   Prune off any damaged hair ends. Have your hair stylist trim the split ends. If your hair is broken in the middle, try a hairstyle that matches the length of the break.
   • Split ends mean that the ends of the hair shaft are divided into several smaller strands. Hair can split up to the scalp, resulting in damaged and frayed hair. Pruning split ends will help prevent damage from spreading along the hair shaft.
   • If you do not want to change your hairstyle right away, you should ask a barber to trim about 1 cm less, then trim damaged hair about once a month, each time trim a little more.

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   Have a protein hair treatment at the hair salon if you can afford it. Protein will make hair stronger and less breakage. The most intensive protein hair treatments done in a hair salon. Talk to your hairdresser to find out what works best for you. The earlier you do this, the more likely it is to prevent hair breakage and damage.
   • Hair salons often have products with different formulations and concentrations for different purposes. After the first intensive treatment, you can continue to moisturize and / or condition your hair every few months to maintain healthy hair. Talk to your hairdresser for the best plan.

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   Take healthy hair vitamins to stimulate healthy hair growth. Fish oil capsules rich in omega-3 can restore hair from the inside out. Try taking this supplement for 6 months to see if there is any improvement in hair growth.
   • Vegetarians can replace fish oil with flaxseed oil supplements.
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Method 2 of 2: Protect hair from further damage

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   Wash your hair with shampoo 1-2 times a week. The shampoo will strip your hair of natural oils. There is less oil in your hair after bleaching, so you should wash it less with shampoo. Try to wash only once a week if possible.
   • If washing your hair once a week isn't enough, try reducing the number of washings to 2-3 times per week. You can also try alternating with regular shampoos to keep your hair clean.
   • Avoid using sulfate shampoos, as this will further dry hair.
   • Try using a hair cleansing conditioner instead of shampoo to gently clean and nourish your hair. Your hairdresser can recommend this conditioner. You can switch to using a purifying conditioner entirely or alternating with a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner.

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   Protect hair from the sun. Hair after bleaching is very susceptible to damage when exposed to ultraviolet rays, and even sunburned scalp if you are not careful. If you plan to go outside for more than an hour, bring a hat or sun umbrella.

   Advice: For added hair protection, spray with sunscreen oils made with natural ingredients like coconut oil and shea butter.

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   Avoid chemicals like chlorine. When going for a swim after bleaching, make sure you don't put your head in the water, or wear a swim cap to protect your hair from chlorine in the pool water. Since hair will be more damaged after bleaching, you need to be very careful with the chemicals that are exposed to too long.
   • Rinse thoroughly after swimming to remove chlorine from hair as soon as possible.
   • If you plan to wash your hair with shampoo after exposure to chlorine, use a chlorinated shampoo. Ask the hairdresser for a recommendation or buy it from the pharmacy. Deep cleansing shampoos can also remove chlorine from the hair.

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   Avoid using heat to style or treat hair. Try choosing hairstyles that don't require a lot of care. You should let your hair dry naturally when wet and accept its natural texture so you don't have to use a straightener or curling.
   • Bleached hair is usually brittle, so using heat will make it more prone to break.
   • If you need to use heat from time to time to style your hair, use a heat-resistant conditioner and keep the styling tool on to its lowest setting.

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   For simple hairstyles. Avoid brushing or styling hairstyles that cause hair to pull, curl, or break. You should allow your hair to recover by releasing it naturally when possible. Do not tie your hair too tightly or clip your hair with a toothpick.
   • If you need to tie your hair up high, you should use a light brace that will not create lines in your hair. Hair ties that create streaks in your hair will make your hair more brittle.

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   Gently remove newly grown hair. Ask your hairdresser for a softer hairstyle. You can try a hairstyle that doesn't require hair removal from root to tip. Ask about hairstyles that are darker than the ends so that you won't have to forcefully erase newly grown hair.

   Advice: If you have to bleach your hair again, prepare and protect it by rubbing coconut oil on your hair overnight and leaving it on overnight before bleaching the next day.

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Warning

• If not done properly, the bleaching process can burn your skin, so it is recommended that you bleach your hair professionally.