The process of bleaching your hair requires hydrogen peroxide to strip the natural melanin that is in your hair. Depending on your original hair color you may have bleached your hair up to three times to get a blonde hue. If you are not careful when using bleach you can damage your hair, in which case, it will be very difficult to get it to a healthy stage. Don’t despair though. There are many ways that you can naturally repair your hair and restore it to its former beauty. Here are four proven ways that you can use to repair damaged hair.
Make a Homemade Protein Mask
Any bleach will take all the vital minerals and vitamins that your hair needs to grow and shine. You need to replace these elements as soon as you can to avoid any further damage. An easy and quick solution is a banana hair mask. Bananas have so much fiber and protein that they can stop any bleached hair from breaking and causing split ends.
Mix a ripe banana with some castor oil and organic honey. Don’t apply it to your roots though as your hair needs to utilize the natural minerals that roots create every day. Keep this mask on for at least 30 minutes and wash it out with shampoo. Deep condition your hair afterward so that you lock in all the goodness for your hair to soak up.
Hydrate as Much as Possible
With bleached hair, there are a ton of natural minerals that have been removed. Your hair will be dry, brittle and may even start falling out. You need to put as much moisture back into your locks as you possibly can. There are a variety of store-bought items that can help, and this includes things you can find in your pantry.
Avocado, coconut oil, and mayonnaise are very effective at softening damaged hair and putting minerals back where they belong. If you need something stronger, ask a professional hair salon for a keratin treatment. Keratin forms a layer over your hair strands that work to restore damaged hair from the inside. You can find some great keratin treatment options from this local hair salon. Zinke Hair Studio provides quality hair conditioning, color treatments, haircuts, and extensions. Makeup and bridal hairstyling are also available with Zinke Hair Studio in the Boulder and Denver area.
Massage Your Scalp
One way to get your bleached hair fixed is to let nature takes its course. You can stimulate your hair to produce more natural oils by massaging your scalp often. Every day, take 10 or 15 minutes to give yourself a head massage and your roots will start to grow healthily. Brush your hair as well to stimulate your hair follicles and release the necessary vitamins and natural oils. As you wait for your bleached hair to grow out, avoid cutting it early. Wait a few weeks before you attempt to trim off split ends because it can cause more damage to your already brittle hair.
Avoid Sunlight and Heat
Now is not the time to heat style your hair. Bleached hair is very dry and if you use a blow dryer or straightener, you risk burning your hair off completely. The same goes for being in direct sunlight. For a few weeks, you may want to wear a hat if you go out on a very sunny and hot day. Sunlight and heat can cause further damage because they can strip away any natural oils you have remaining. The objective is to give your hair time to recover.
Bleaching your hair must be done with caution. Learn from your mistakes and be sure to use a protective shampoo the next time you want to bring some highlights to your locks.
