How to restore hair after bleaching at home?

Turning into a showy blonde can backfire. The hair changes its structure, its condition worsens, it loses its density, strength and shine, does not hold the styling well, and is less combed. What should be done to restore the health of bleached hair, which means to give preference - professional or folk? There are many recipes, and the main one is respect for the lightened curls.

Restoring damaged curls is a slow procedure that requires regularity. A one-time visit to the hairdresser is not enough here. How to restore hair after lightening at home if there is no way to visit a beauty salon? Proven folk methods and professional tools available for sale come to the rescue.

Why does hair deteriorate during lightening? The fact is that all means for clarification include hydrogen peroxide in one percentage or another. It breaks the smooth surface of the hair, corrodes it, penetrates through the pores formed, where it oxidizes the natural pigment of the hair. So the more often the hair is dyed, the worse its structure: the curls become dry and brittle, they lose their shine.

If there is no time or money to visit a master, hair treatment can be done at home. Nourishing hair masks with vegetable oils have a protective function.The voids formed due to hydrogen peroxide on the surface of the hair are filled with nourishing particles, the curls acquire shine and begin to look healthier. However, do not apply oil masks too abundantly - the hair will become heavier, and due to the disturbed structure, it may break.

The most powerful in the care of bleached hair are professional, well-chosen products. The shampoo packaging indicates that it is used for colored or bleached hair. Choose professional care products according to the instructions on the package. If you can't find a product specifically designed for damaged hair, you should choose a moisturizer.

In the professional line of care products, you can find many revitalizing masks containing the necessary substances: amino acids, proteins and keratin. These ingredients nourish the hair, revitalize its structure and appearance.

When choosing a shampoo, remember that it must be free of hair-weighting agents such as sulfates and silicones. The shampoo should be transparent or slightly purple. The label should contain information that the product includes protection from ultraviolet rays, has a moisturizing and emollient effect, and strengthens hair color. The shampoo must contain herbal ingredients.

After washing with shampoo, apply to the entire volume of hair nourishing balm of the same brand. After a few minutes, wash off with warm water. The balm nourishes the scalp and has a protective effect on the hair.

One of the most effective and affordable care products - colorless hennawhich is sold in the beauty products departments. In the form of a mask, henna will help to reanimate burned curls in a short time. Mode of application:

• dissolve henna powder in warm water, mix thoroughly to get a homogeneous gruel;
• apply to hair, wait half an hour and rinse.

At the end of the procedure, rinse the curls with a decoction of nettle, chamomile and horsetail. Repeat after 2 days. In four uses, bleached hair bounces back.

A mask based on egg yolks with the addition of cognac and honey is very useful. It is especially effective in treating dry hair ends. It is very simple to prepare:

• 2 tsp mix honey with 3 tsp. brandy, stir;
• drive the yolks of two eggs into the resulting mixture;
• apply the mixture to the hair roots and distribute throughout the volume;
• put on a plastic cap, hold it for about an hour;
• wash off with lukewarm water, without detergents.

Ordinary kefir is also suitable for hair revitalization. This wonderful remedy for improving the structure of hair and nourishing the roots will help to quickly revitalize tired and dry strands. Due to the high content of amino acids and protein, the kefir mask heals and strengthens the hair, making the curls lush and shiny. The way to use it is as follows.

• Heat kefir until warm. The amount of kefir depends on the volume of the hair. On average, 0.5-1 cups are enough.
• Rub into roots and scalp in a circular motion.
• Put on a plastic cap, insulate on top.
• Keep for about an hour.
• Wash off the composition with warm water and shampoo.
• Apply a nourishing balm.

Another decent and affordable remedy is mayonnaise. It is used if the hair during dyeing turned out to be darker than we would like and now it needs to be lightened.Regular use of masks made of mayonnaise, similar to kefir masks for a month, will not only give the hair the desired tone, but also significantly improve it, making it shiny and vibrant.

To prepare a mayonnaise mask, you will need the following components:

• lemon juice - 0.5 teaspoon;
• mustard oil - 2 tsp;
• olive oil - 2 tsp;
• mayonnaise of any fat content - 2 tbsp. l.

Mix all components thoroughly and heat in a container in hot water. Spread the resulting mixture over the entire head of hair, including the roots. Cover your head with a plastic cap or a bag, wrap it on top, after an hour rinse off the mask with warm water and shampoo. Then you can apply a nourishing balm.

Damaged, dry curls will help heal aloe, the juice of which has long been known for its healing properties, effective in various diseases.

The composition of the therapeutic mask includes:

• castor oil - 0.5 tsp;
• honey - 2 tsp;
• aloe juice - 2 tbsp. l.

Mode of application:

• heat castor oil in a water bath;
• pour aloe juice and honey into the oil, stir well;
• divide the mixture into two parts - apply one to the roots, distribute the other over all hair;
• wait half an hour, then wash off, you can apply shampoo.

In the treatment of bleached hair, you can use a mixture based on burdock oil, its beneficial components affect not only the curls, but also the follicles (hair follicles).

From folk hair care products are widely used decoctions of medicinal herbs and other natural ingredients. Especially useful is a decoction from a mixture of ingredients such as burdock root, sage, oak bark, thyme. Crushed dried components (3 tablespoons of each type) are poured with 2 liters of boiling water, insisted for about half an hour.

• At least once a month, you should trim the ends of the strands to revive the appearance of the hair and not waste nutrients on lifeless ends.
• Avoid baking and styling if possible with a hairdryer, tongs or similar.
• Chemicals for fixing hairstyles also have an aggressive effect on curls, so it is better not to use them on bleached strands.
• In winter, cover your head on the street, avoid temperature extremes.
• Masks should be done in 1-2 days.
• Once a month, it is necessary to change the composition of the therapeutic masks, allowing the hair and scalp to receive other nutrients.
• You should not wash your hair often, as washing removes the protective film from the scalp and hair and, together with impurities, washes away nutrients. It is recommended to wash your hair for the first time after the bleaching procedure only after a few days.
• It is recommended to wash only with specially selected shampoos for bleached hair. Before shampooing, a thorough combing is necessary to help distribute the protective substance released from the scalp along the entire length of the hair.
• After shampooing, you can rinse your hair with plain water with lemon (1 tablespoon lemon juice per liter of water). Such a composition works as a conditioner - it makes it easier to comb, softens the strands and gives them shine.
• Regular scalp massage is recommended. It improves blood circulation and revitalizes the follicles.
• Regular intake of vitamins inside strengthens the general condition of the body and contributes to the rapid restoration of hair health. The composition of the vitamin complex must necessarily include calcium, zinc, biotin, B vitamins.
• In pharmacies, you can also buy vitamins for external use - a solution that should be rubbed into the scalp or added to the shampoo according to the instructions.

As you can see, being a blonde is not by nature - a troublesome business. But if there is still a goal to preserve the desired image, you will have to try to provide your hair with the necessary care, in every possible way to protect it from adverse external influences in the form of direct sunlight, sub-zero temperatures, excessively cold or hot water and chemicals.

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