How to care for bleached hair to make it shine health

Hair lightening is a popular way to change the look of your hair. However, after the procedure, it is important to provide your hair with proper care to maintain its health and beauty.

Hair lightening is a chemical procedure that removes natural pigment from the hair. It can be carried out using various means, but in any case, it is quite aggressive. This was reported by uzhorod.net.ua.

Under the influence of chemicals, the hair cuticle opens, and the pigment begins to flow out. This leads to damage to the hair structure, which becomes more porous, brittle, and dry.

How to care for bleached hair? 

To preserve the beauty of bleached hair, it is important to follow the following care rules:

• Use special products for the care of bleached hair. They contain moisturizing, nourishing, and repairing ingredients that help restore the hair structure and protect it from damage.
• Wash your hair with a shampoo for bleached hair. Such shampoos do not contain sulfates, which can further damage the hair.
• Apply a hair conditioner or mask after each wash. The conditioner will help close the cuticle flakes and make the hair smoother and shinier. The mask will provide deep moisturizing and nourishment.
• Use a tinted shampoo once a week. It will help remove the yellowness that often appears on bleached hair.
• Do not use heat styling without thermal protection. Heat styling appliances, such as a hair dryer, curling iron or flat iron, can further damage the hair.
• Protect your hair from the sun, sea water and chlorine.Use special products with SPF and thermal protection.

What should not be done with bleached hair?

• Don't repeat bleaching too often. Each bleaching process damages the hair, so it is important to give it time to recover.
• Do not use care products with intense nutrients. They can weigh hair down and make it look untidy.
• Do not use heat styling without thermal protection.

How to choose the right care for bleached hair?

There are many products on the market for the care of bleached hair. To choose the right products, pay attention to the following criteria:

• Hair type. Different products are suitable for different hair types. If you have dry hair, you will need products with moisturizing ingredients. For oily hair, products with absorbent components are suitable.
• The degree of lightening. The more lightened the hair is, the more careful care it needs.
• Dyed or natural hair. For colored hair, products containing color-protecting ingredients are suitable.

If you are not sure which products are right for you, consult a colorist.

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