How to Treat Burnt Hair from Bleach
Bleached hair looks beautiful on celebrities and often serves as an inspiration for girls and boys. But what they don’t know is that the beautiful bleached hair of celebrities is the result of careful maintenance. It is a well-known fact that bleaching damages and burns the hair by stripping away its natural moisture. This, in turn, makes the hair so brittle that it feels like straw and breaks easily.
If you have already damaged your hair by bleaching and are looking for some simple solutions, here is a list of cures to help you learn how to treat burnt hair from bleach.
No shampoo for at least 1 week
Since bleaching strips your hair of natural oils and moisture, shampooing your precious tresses will only make it worse. Give your burnt hair a week’s rest, and after a week, shampoo your hair only with shampoos that do not contain sodium lauryl sulfate. Opt for a herbal shampoo containing no harsh chemicals. When you do wash, use lukewarm water and avoid scrubbing or rough towel-drying, as fragile strands can break more easily.
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Do not blow dry
Blow drying your burnt hair will make it more brittle than ever. If you are always in a rush in the morning, wash your hair at night and let it dry naturally. Blot it gently with a soft towel instead of rubbing, and avoid tying it tightly while it dries.
Use a boar bristle brush
It is important to brush your hair regularly to keep it healthy and radiant. In the case of hair damaged by bleach, it is important to use the appropriate brush; here, the best choice is a boar bristle brush. Boar bristle brushes pick up the scalp’s natural oils and distribute them evenly through your hair to the tips. So, use a boar bristle brush to spread the natural oil over your burnt hair. Start detangling at the ends and work upward with light strokes; avoid brushing wet hair, when it is especially fragile.
Say no to flat iron
Since bleaching has already burnt your hair, using a flat iron on it will definitely cause irreparable damage. So, DON’T use a flat iron, even with heat protection, for at least 2-3 weeks. You can start using it again once your hair regains its strength and luster. Avoid curling irons and other hot tools during this recovery period to reduce further stress.
Give your tresses nourishing oil massage
Coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil work best for a hot oil massage to repair your burnt hair. You can add any other oil of your choice, too.
Mix the oils in a bowl and microwave them for 2 minutes. Let them cool for a bit, and then massage the warm oil onto your scalp. Massage it so that the oil mixture is spread evenly from root to tip. Let your hair rest for at least 30 minutes after the massage, and then wash it with a mild shampoo followed by a deeply nourishing conditioner. Check that the oil is comfortably warm, not hot, before applying it to your scalp.
Give your burnt hair an oil massage at least 3 times a week, and soon it will be back in its former glory.
Mayonnaise makeover
Mayonnaise contains eggs, vinegar, and oil, which work wonders for damaged hair. It is also hassle-free, as you do not need to mix it with anything. Just take a generous amount of your regular mayo and spread it all over your hair, covering it from root to tip. Then cover your head with a shower cap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. Wash it with a mild shampoo and condition your hair.
Deep conditioner
Use a deep conditioner of your choice once a week. Choose a conditioner designed to moisturize damaged hair and help improve its softness and manageability.
A simple DIY for deep conditioning using homemade ingredients: 2 eggs, 1 spoonful of vegetable oil, 1 spoonful of extra virgin olive oil, and 2 spoonfuls of water. Mix them and apply the mixture as a hair mask.
Another idea is to use a ripe banana. Smash a ripe banana and then add a spoonful of natural honey, 3 spoons of jojoba oil, and 3 spoons of yogurt. Make a smooth paste and apply it as a hair mask. Apply the mask gently and rinse thoroughly; stop if your scalp becomes irritated.
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