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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Hair Care
• Method 2 of 2: Protecting Hair from Further Damage
• Warnings

Bleaching hair does more than remove pigment from it. It breaks down the fatty acids in the hair shaft, making it dry and brittle. The damage caused to hair by bleaching is irreversible, but there are ways to make hair more manageable and stimulate the growth of new, healthy hair. Immediately after the bleaching procedure, provide the hair with additional moisture and protein nutrition. Special care will be required for bleached hair in the future; In addition, to restore hair health, avoid additional damage.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Hair Care

1. 1 Do not wash your hair for the first 24 to 48 hours after bleaching. Hair is very dry after bleaching, so try not to expose it to shampoo, which will further degrease the hair. After discoloration, try not to wash your hair for as long as possible. However, you can rinse your hair with water and apply a hair conditioner.

   Note: After bleaching, the hair cuticle becomes thin and loose. The hair may appear to be more voluminous, but in reality the hair is weakened and shampooing it will damage it.

   
   
2. 2 Instead of a simple rinse, apply nourishing hair cosmetics after every second shampoo. Apply a cream mask or hair oil to your hair before washing your hair. Wait 3 to 5 minutes and then wash off the oil or cream. Wash your hair with shampoo.
   • Use a hot oil, olive or coconut oil wrap. Avocado oil will also work. A hot wrap moisturizes the hair shaft more deeply.
   • You can apply the oil to your hair overnight by wrapping your head in a towel. Rinse off the oil in the morning and then wash your hair with shampoo. After that, you can do the usual styling.
   • If you find oil-based hair products too heavy, get a professional cosmetic hair care mask.
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   Christine george

   
   
   Graduated Hairdresser and Colorist Christina George is a highly trained hairdresser, colorist and owner of Luxe Parlor, a boutique salon in Los Angeles, California. Has over 23 years of experience as a hairdresser and colorist. Specializes in unique haircuts, high quality dyeing, balayage, classic hair lightening and color correction. Received a diploma in cosmetology from the Newberry School of Beauty.

   Christine george
   Highly qualified hairdresser and colorist

   Our expert advises: The best way to restore the health of your discolored hair is to use a professional repair product once a week. Olaplex masks and other protein masks perfectly restore hair by bonding damaged areas. However, frequent use of protein masks makes the hair too coarse and can do the opposite.

   
   
3. 3 Use a leave-in conditioner to moisturize your hair daily. Use a leave-in hair conditioner after showering. It will help you style your hair and make curly hair more manageable.

   Advice: This leave-in conditioner is especially useful for styling your hair in very cold or very hot weather.

4. 4 In order to save money, use nourishing protein masks for home use. Protein masks for home use, unlike professional products, allow you to provide your hair with proper care and at the same time save a little. You can buy them at a pharmacy, beauty supply store, or online.
   • Choose hair products that contain keratin.
   • Make a homemade protein hair mask by mixing 1 egg and a large spoonful of natural yogurt. For shoulder length or shorter hairs, add 1-2 tablespoons of yogurt. Apply the mask to hair for 30 minutes. Rinse off the mask with cold water so that the eggs do not curl up in your hair.
   • If you have very coarse hair, apply a protein mask every night for the first week after bleaching.
5. 5 Handle hair with care, especially when wet. Wet hair is especially prone to damage, so never brush it until it is completely dry. Also, be careful when towel drying your hair. Gently blot wet hair with a soft microfiber towel. Do not twist or rub your hair with a towel, this can damage it.
   • If you don't have a soft towel, you can blot your hair with an old T-shirt!
6. 6 Try to trim the split ends of your hair regularly. Ask your hairdresser to cut off any split ends.If your hair is split from the middle, choose a graduated haircut that combines long and short strands.
   • In split ends, the ends are split into several parts. Sometimes the hair is split not only at the ends, but along the entire length; as a result, the entire mass of hair becomes dry and brittle. Cutting off split ends in time can prevent damage to the hair along its entire length.
   • If you do not want to drastically shorten the length of your hair, ask your hairdresser to cut about 0.5 cm. After that, the hair should be trimmed monthly, each time cutting off the damaged ends a little.
7. 7 If funds permit, apply a protein hair mask at a hairdressing salon. A protein mask will strengthen your hair and reduce splitting. Professional protein masks, which are available in beauty salons and hairdressing salons, are more effective than masks for home use. In addition, the hairdresser will be able to choose a mask that matches your hair type. The sooner you use this procedure after bleaching, the better your hair will be protected from damage.
   • Most hairdressing salons offer a wide range of hair care products. After the first intensive treatment, you can apply nourishing protein or moisturizing masks in the salon every month to maintain healthy hair. Discuss the most optimal hair strengthening and nutritional regimen with your professional.
8. 8 Take vitamins that strengthen hair and stimulate hair growth. Omega-3 fatty acid capsules or fish oil can help heal your hair, inside and out. A six-month course of omega-3 fatty acids stimulates the growth of new, healthy hair.
   • If you are on a vegetarian diet, you can replace fish oil with a flaxseed oil supplement.

Method 2 of 2: Protecting Hair from Further Damage

1. 1 Shampoo your hair 1-2 times a week. The shampoo degreases the hair, depriving it of nutrition and protection. Since bleached hair is already dry and fat-free, you should wash it less often. If possible, wash your hair with shampoo no more than once a week.
   • If you can't wash your hair once a week, limit yourself to at least 2-3 shampoo applications per week. In between, if your hair looks very dirty, you can use dry shampoo.
   • Avoid shampoos that contain sulfates - they dry your hair even more.
   • Instead of shampoo, you can use a cleansing conditioner for hair: it gently cleanses and nourishes the hair. Ask your hairdresser for advice on a cleansing conditioner. You can switch completely to a cleansing balm, or alternate between sulfate-free shampoo and a cleansing hair balm.
2. 2 Protect your hair from the sun. Bleached hair is especially sensitive to UV radiation, which can cause scalp burns. If you're going to be out in the sun for more than an hour, wear a hat or take an umbrella.

   Advice: To further protect your hair, apply a sunscreen spray containing coconut oil or shea butter (shea butter).

3. 3 Avoid bleach and other harsh chemicals. While in the pool, keep your head above the water or wear a waterproof cap to protect your hair from chlorine. Bleached hair is especially vulnerable, so be careful not to expose it to strong chemicals for long periods of time.
   • Rinse hair thoroughly with water immediately after swimming to rinse off the bleach.
   • If you want to shampoo your hair after swimming in chlorinated water, use a special anti-chlorine shampoo for swimmers. Consult a hairdresser or research online. The exfoliating shampoo also helps to remove bleach from the hair surface.
4. 4 Do not use hot styling. Try drying and styling your hair without using a hair dryer or other hot styling methods. Dry your hair naturally.Try not to use curling irons or straighteners, keep your hair looking natural.
   • Bleached hair is already quite fragile, so it can become brittle when exposed to high temperatures.
   • If you occasionally use hot styling, apply a heat protectant spray to your hair. When styling your hair, use the lowest temperature setting.
5. 5 Choose simple hairstyles. Try to avoid intricate, brushed and braided hairstyles that pull, bend, or break your hair. Do not use elastic bands, hairpins or hairpins. Hair after bleaching takes time to recover, so it is best to wear it loose.
   • If you need to tie up your hair, use a soft, wide elastic band that will not leave marks or dents in your hair. Rubber bands that leave marks damage the hair.
6. 6 Bleach new growing hairs very carefully. Talk to your hairdresser about gentle ways to maintain your hair or cut. Choose those that do not require permanent lightening of hair along the entire length. You can make the roots of your hair darker than the rest of the canvas so you don't have to constantly bleach new growing hairs.

   Advice: if you need to re-bleach your hair, wrap with coconut oil overnight on the eve of the bleaching procedure.

Warnings

• Incorrect hair discoloration can lead to a chemical burn to the scalp. If you need to bleach your hair, entrust it to a professional hairdresser.