A good routine can make for healthy, shiny strands even after bleaching.
Ultimately, the goal is to control the damage and minimize it as much as possible.
Avoid habits that can potentially damage your hair, such as excess heat styling and sun exposure.
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Be Cautious of the DIY Job
We know.
A DIY bleach job gone wrong can lead to frizzy,parched, straw-like hair.
In severe scenarios, it can even cause your hair to break off.
Developer percentages matter when mixing bleach.
Rez adds that leaving the bleach on too longeven with a lower volume processorcan also contribute to damage.
Baby highlights or money pieces are two approaches that only bleach small portions of your hair.
A transformation like this takes time to ensure the hair stays healthy.
Doing it too fast will compromise the hairs integrity.
Once home, continue care with bond-building products, which further help to restore cuticle health and nourish hair.
When you do heat style, always use a heat protector.
Give Hair Time To Rest
ensure youre not scheduling appointments too close to one another.
Faye recommends waiting six to eight weeks between any sort of chemical processing appointments.
