Bleached Hair Repair

Bleaching and dying your hair is tons of fun...until your hair starts thinning and feeling like straw. Can you take care of your hair to avoid damage to your hair? The answer is yes. I've come up with some hair treatments for those of you who bleach often or just want to take precautionary measures after one time.

When you wash your hair, dilute your shampoo with water. You can just do it in your hands if you share shampoo with someone else or just don't want to dilute a whole bottle. The reasoning for this is shampoo strips your hair when it cleans. Ever run out of conditioner and notice your hair feels weird? Bleach does the same but more so, and you don't want to double strip your hair. Be generous with the conditioner as well. Hair dye also has a conditioning effect so dying right after will help more than hurt.

Try to stay away from the blow dryer, especially if you use other heat tools. A hair dryer can be essential in styling though. If you really need it let your hair air or towel dry about ¾ of the way before using the dryer. Another very helpful tool is Pantene's Hair Protection and Shine Spray. I'm sure other companies have a product similar, but that's what I use. You spray it on and rub it into your hair before using your heat (straightener, curling iron, crimper, etc.) and it not only protects your hair, but the slight dampness causes a steam effect which makes your hair style easier.

To really protect or repair from bleach damage I find it helpful to give my hair a hot oil conditioning treatment once a month. If you have a Sally's Beauty Supply near you this store carries the treatments for just a few dollars. If not it should be at any beauty supply store. (There is also the method of making a homemade hot oil treatment, which I will have up soon.) You heat up the oil and apply it to your clean, wet hair and leave it for about 5-10 minutes before rinsing.

These steps should prevent or cure any bleach damage to your hair. If you have any questions or comments, let me know below :)