What Happens To Your Hair When You Use Bleach?

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Alkaline compounds, which are lighteners, cause your hair to swell and open the cuticles throughout the bleaching process. The alkaline substances reach the hair's cortex and break down the natural colors known as melanin once the cuticles stretch. Bleach must break down the natural fatty acids in your hair shafts in order to remove the dark pigments, leaving your hair brittle. The cuticle continues to expand until it is completely open and nothing can hold it together. Finally, the cortex is exposed, split ends occur, and your hair is damaged, which can make it look unhealthy.

After Bleaching, How to Rehydrate Your Hair

The ideas, tactics, and hair care procedures listed below can assist you in beginning to heal your damaged hair.

Hair Should Be Washed Less Frequently

Your hair is weak and prone to breakage in the first three weeks after a bleach treatment (and this is especially the case for wet hair). Shampoo removes even more of the natural oils required for hair development and health from the cuticle. On non-wash days, wear a shower cap and wash your hair every three to four days. By including a dry shampoo into your hair care routine, you can extend the time between washes as much as feasible.

Conditioner More

Washing your hair less frequently does not imply that you should abandon your hair care routine entirely. Because bleaching your strands causes them to become extremely dry, it's critical to replace your shampoo with nourishing conditioners and deep conditioners. Using moisturizing conditioners will help to restore hydration to weakened hair and repair it for smoothness and lustre. To get the most moisture out of your hair, make sure all of your products are formulated for bleached hair.

Make Use Of A Hair Mask

If your hair has been bleached, you should use a mending hair mask once a week. While you're watching Netflix, soak your strands (especially the ends) in a moisturizing mask. Alternatively, try one of these ultra-moisturizing DIY hair masks that makes your hair straight and healthy.

DIY Coconut Oil Hair Mask 

Warm two tablespoons of coconut oil and apply to damp or dry hair. Wear it overnight wrapped in a microfibre towel or an old t-shirt. Rinse the mask with your favorite shampoo in the morning and let it dry. We recommend wearing this mask for at least seven hours if you don't want to sleep in it.

DIY Honey and Olive Oil Hair Mask 

Whisk together three tablespoons of olive oil and one tablespoon of honey until smooth. If the mixture is still sticky, add extra olive oil. Before splitting your hair into sections and applying the mixture, wash it with shampoo and allow it to dry completely. Allow it to sit for around 30 minutes before rinsing it out with warm water and continuing with your regular hair care routine.

DIY Yogurt Hair Mask 

To add lustre and smoothness to damaged strands, mix one cup of yogurt with a tablespoon of olive oil. Apply the mixture to your hair and leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing it out with warm water.

DIY Hair Mask with Brown Sugar and Coconut Oil

Combine two tablespoons of brown sugar and one tablespoon of coconut oil in a small mixing bowl. After shampooing, work the mixture into the hair, concentrating on the scalp. After rinsing, apply your preferred conditioner.

DIY Hair Mask with Avocado and Olive Oil 

Half an avocado and a half cup of olive oil are all you'll need. In a bowl, mash the ingredients together with a fork, then apply the paste to your split ends. It's ideal if you leave it on for around 30 minutes.