How Does Bleaching Affect Hair?
When bleaching hair, chemical agents work diligently to eliminate color pigments.
To do so, small gaps are created in the strand so the lighteners can get to work.
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When bleach is applied to the hair the scales open up.
The bleach slides into the cuticle and lightens the hair.
Your hair may feel a bit dry for a few days, but otherwise can bounce back.
Bleach damage becomes apparent when it removes all hair proteins, causing breakage.
Signs of Bleach Damage
How Long Should You Wait Before Bleaching Your Hair Again?
Ideally, you should bleach your hair no more than once every three to eight weeks.
Waiting this amount of time will give both your hair and scalp time to recover.
Your natural oils will help moisturize your scalp and hair, Clark explains.
Can You Bleach Your Hair Twice in One Day?
If you have medium to dark hair, lightening it with bleach isnt always a simple, in-and-out process.
So, can you bleach your hair twice in one day and not suffer the damaged hair consequences?
The answer is maybe, but this processing really should be done by a professional colorist.
All thats to say: Hit up your colorist and dont try this at home.
Can You Bleach Over Bleached Hair?
Instead, you should target new growth.
The overall color can also become uneven because the ends will lighten faster."
Here are some other ways you’re able to help bleached hair look healthy.
Protein Treatments
Hair strengthening treatmentslike Olaplex No.
3 and OUAI Hair Gloss In-Shower Shine Treatmenthelp replenish some of that lost protein for stronger, shinier hair.
Paglionco recommends IGK Good Behavior Spirulina Protein Anti-Frizz Smoothing Balm.
Frequent Trims
Bleached hair is more prone to split ends because the bleach weakens your hair.
By getting frequent trims you remove split ends and potential breakage, Clark says.
Detanglers
Rough brushing sessions can further damage already fragile strands.
