How to Stop Hair Breakage From Bleaching

Bleaching your hair can lead to breakage.

Bleaching your hair can result in serious damage to the strands. Because most people choose to bleach their hair in the spring and summer, they often add damage from sun exposure and chlorine in pools. This adds up to dry, broken and split ends, which make hair seem frizzy and lifeless. The best way to correct split ends is to have your hair cut about every six weeks. However, you can help prevent hair breakage from bleaching with a few steps.

Instructions

1. Shampoo your hair as seldom as possible. Shampooing every day contributes to hair breakage, so try to skip one or two days in between washings. Also, add water to your shampoo to reduce its ability to dry out your hair.

2. Wash your hair in lukewarm water and rinse in cold water. This will help your hair retain the moisture that the bleach leaches out.

3. Use powerful leave-in conditioners at least once a week. In between, leave regular conditioner on your hair for at least 30 minutes to reduce breakage.

4. Avoid heated styling tools, such a blow dryers or hot rollers. These can quickly cause bleach-damaged hair to break and split. Instead, allow your hair to air dry and curl with sponge rollers.

5. Maintain a healthy diet. Strong nutrition often leads to stronger hair. To specifically target reducing your hair breakage, consider adding vitamins such as vitamin B-complex, vitamin E and flaxseed oil. Many multi-vitamins include these.

References

• Hair Boutique: Bleached Hair Blues
• How To Prevent: Hair Damage
• Long Healthy Hair Advisor: Stop Hair Breakage