Hair cosmetics: The alternative treatments for brassy bleached hair
If you’re one of those who likes to look different occasionally, consider submitting your scalp to chemicals to give your hair a new, vibrant look. Everyone wishes to have brass-free hair, and you can certainly enjoy a different hair colour while trusting the latest tech beauty innovations and ensuring that you’re in safe hands.
In this post, we’ll give you some tips on reducing brassiness and restoring hair strength after bleaching.
Before proceeding with the tips, let’s explore what happens to the hair during bleaching. Hair bleaching is a chemical that removes the colour from the hair. In other words, it strips the natural pigment from the hair shaft through bleaching or oxidation and leaves the hair completely colourless. Bleaching allows the hydrogen peroxide to penetrate the hair and oxidize the melanin.
Now, let’s have a closer look at available treatment alternatives. Fizziness, dryness, and breakage are the most common side effects of bleaching. The first thing that pops up in your mind to keep your hair hydrated and reduce the damage is oil. Oiling is a good option; why? During the process of bleaching hair, hair loses its fatty acids and protein; as a result, hair cuticles that are responsible for keeping the water in the hair layer are disrupted. Different oils are available to treat your bleached hair, help rebuild the cuticles, and restore softness.
Coconut and olive oil are friendly options that protect your hair from further damage. Next is argan oil, which is rich in antioxidants; apply a few drops to dry, frizzy spots and the ends. Next is almond oil, which contains vitamin E and can strengthen hair. You can always mix some oil drops into your hair mask as well. Castor oil is one of the most famous oils, which usually acts as a protectant and can fortify hair strands.
Apply the oil to wet hair with your fingertips. To increase the effect, rub it between your palms and glide a thin layer over dry or frizz-prone areas.
As just mentioned, hair masks are another option after bleaching. There are various masks available in the market, including avocado, honey, egg white, brown sugar, coconut oil, a mixture of some such as avocado, honey and olive oil, as well as cinnamon and coconut oil that is said to have growing effects on hair.
Further, it’s essential to exercise caution when bleaching hair. It’s advised to avoid swimming pools, as chlorine and pool chemicals can change the hair's colour and add a carrot-orange tint. However, if you must go to the swimming pool, wear a swimming cap, rinse and wash your hair immediately after swimming, and apply oil to your hair afterwards when it’s still wet.
Next, you should comb your hair after rinsing it with conditioner. Cut back on washing hair and adopt a new wash schedule after bleaching to keep the natural hair oil on the follicle.
As you may know, hot water or anything hot contacting your hair leads to more damage. Washing your hair with lukewarm or cool water, such as hot water and heat, generally opens up your hair’s cuticle and causes further damage. Seal in hair moisture by using cool water.
The next tip is what you’ve heard the most: trim your hair! It is recommended that you trim your split ends every month to make your hair look healthier.
If you’re experiencing hair fall as a result of bleaching, apply a rosemary oil mixture with jojoba oil or coconut oil on your head, as rosemary stimulates hair growth; however, do it twice a week, leave it on your hair for some hours before rinsing it, and remember, this process requires patience, and it’s not an overnight magic!
As partially noted, the last tip for today is to limit heat styling, namely straighteners. Although they give you a new professional look, they damage the hair greatly and cause further damage and breakage. Let your hair air dry after washing, and keep it hydrated with suitable oil.
Additionally, silver shampoo is used for bleached hair; it’s suggested to be used once a week to avoid further dryness. It generally helps clean the hair and removes the yellow tones to restore the colour.
To continue this topic, let’s consider how often we should bleach our hair. The American Academy of Dermatologists recommends an 8—to 10-week break between processing sessions. Remember that repeated bleaching will damage hair.
In short, as much as having a different look is exciting, knowing the care routine to maintain a healthy look is very important to avoid further damage while enjoying the experience. Help your hair regain stability and strength with the practical tips provided in this article, and stick to a healthy care routine!
