Hair Dye and Bleaching Maintenance

It's time for some much-needed post-summer TLC if you chose to have sun-kissed locks this summer.   

It is common knowledge that dyeing your hair can make it drier, especially if bleach is used. Establishing a bleached hair care routine that will keep your hair moisturized and looking healthy is crucial. So that you can enjoy well-conditioned hair throughout the year, our hair fairies have created the ultimate guide to the best hair care for bleached hair.

Why bleached hair requires more maintenance

Regular bleaching can alter the structure of hair, so it requires more maintenance. In the simplest terms, the bleaching process increases its porosity (which explains why bleached hair occasionally feels coarse and frizzy). In addition to feeling dry, porous hair is more likely to break and change colors in undesirable ways.

However, there is some good news: if you take care of your bleached hair properly, you can enjoy blonde tones that look luscious and vibrant.

9 methods for maintaining colored and bleached hair

Avoid bleaching your hair's ends.

The hair's ends are frequently most vulnerable to breakages. The older hair at the ends is likely to have undergone multiple bleach or dye applications and is therefore weaker when bleach is applied to the entire shaft.

Our best advice for learning how to take care of bleached hair at home is to choose a toner rather than bleach to perk up your blonde locks and prevent further breakages and split ends. Of course, maintaining regular trims also prevents your hair's tips from becoming overly colored.

Don't wash your hair as often.

Try limiting your hair washes to three times a week to lock in the color since every time you wash your hair, you're washing away a little more color and natural oils from your hair. You can visit even less frequently if you'd like; it takes some getting used to, but your hair will adjust.  

In between washes, dry shampoo is a fantastic way to revive the color of your hair and freshen it up, preventing it from looking greasy and lifeless. Again, while your hair gets used to a new washing routine, avoid applying it to the ends and focus on any greasy scalp areas.  

The best shampoo for blondes is purple.

The benefits of purple shampoo cannot be overstated. Produced for light hair, it has a purple tint that balances out harsh brassy and yellow tones, leaving hair looking vibrant and shiny. Take a look at this if you're curious about the science behind purple shampoo. wheel of colors to comprehend color relationships and how purple can make yellow hues seem less intense

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It's also wise to purchase a purple shampoo if you have highlights in your brown hair so that you can keep your color.   Our advice is to use purple shampoo on your colored and bleached hair.

Use shampoo and conditioner free of sulphates.

Many shampoos contain the detergent sulphates to create suds and lather. It is what causes your wash to foam up. However, that is not at all necessary, and lather does not equal cleanliness. Sulphates can give hair the appearance of being "frazzled" when used on bleached or dyed hair.  

If you've just spent money and time at the salon getting the ideal golden shade (or at home using a Secret Spa hairdresserHairdresser at a secret spa to keep your hair in top condition, look for a sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner.  

Use warm water to wash your hair.

To achieve healthier bleached hair, lower the shower's temperature. Hot water washing causes the hair's cuticles to open, allowing the color to wash out and fade.

By using lukewarm water to shampoo and cool water to rinse out the conditioner, you can prevent your color from fading and keep it vibrant.

Break up with the hot styling tools

Despite how terrifying it may sound, we advise taking a brief break from heated styling tools for your hair. Heat damage to already parched hair can make it even more fragile. Don't worry, we're not telling you to stop using your hair tongs altogether. But when you do, be sure to protect your hair with a conditioning mist or heat treatment spray.

Additionally, for a sleek, fashionable finish, treat your hair with a lightweight hair oil after using your dependable straightening irons if you really can't face the world without them.

Don't use chlorine

If you're fortunate enough to have a vacation planned for this September, we know you can't wait to cool off in the hotel pool. But before you go in, you should prepare your locks. Before exposing your hair to chlorine, we advise slathering it in leave-in conditioner. Better yet, buy a chic swimming cap.  

Get regular haircuts

Split ends have poor color retention and fade quickly. To avoid dead ends and maintain your hair, schedule a visit with a hairstylist every six to eight weeks.

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To keep your golden tresses looking healthy and sun-kissed all year long, adhere to our comprehensive guide on how to care for bleached and dyed hair.

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