Turning into a spectacular blonde can backfire. Hair changes the structure, their condition deteriorates, they lose density, strength and shine, they do not hold the styling badly, they comb worse. What to do to restore the health of bleached hair, what means to give preference to - professional or folk? There are a lot of recipes and the main one is the respect for clarified curls.
Features
Restoration of damaged curls - a quick procedure that requires regularity. Here you can not do a one-time visit to the hairdresser. How to restore hair after lightening at home, if you can not visit a beauty salon? Proven popular methods and professional tools available for sale come to the rescue.
Why does hair deteriorate during lightening? The fact is that hydrogen peroxide is included in all means for clarification in one or another percentage. It breaks the smooth surface of the hair, corrodes it, through the formed pores it penetrates inside, where it oxidizes the natural pigment of the hair. So the more often the hair is painted, the worse their structure: the curls become dry and brittle, lose their luster.
Return the original look of hair, of course, is unlikely to succeed. But to maintain it in a state as close as possible to the natural is quite a feasible task.
If there is no time or money to visit the master, hair treatment can be performed at home. Nutritious hair masks with vegetable oils perform a protective function. The voids formed on the surface of the hair due to hydrogen peroxide are filled with nutritious particles, the curls get shine and begin to look healthier. However, it is not advisable to apply oil masks too abundantly - hair will begin to get heavier, and may break due to the broken structure.
Special attention should be paid to the ends of the strands: it is necessary to monitor their condition, cut the split ends more often.
Choosing professional tools
The most powerful in the care of bleached hair are professional, well-chosen means. The shampoo package indicates that it is used for dyed or bleached hair. Choose professional care products should be guided by the instructions on the package. If you are unable to find a tool specifically designed for damaged hair, you should choose a moisturizer.
In the professional line of care products you can find many reducing masks containing the necessary substances: amino acids, proteins and keratin. These components nourish the hair, revitalize their structure and appearance.
When choosing a shampoo, remember that it should not contain hair weighting agents such as sulphates and silicones. Shampoo should be transparent or with a faint violet tint. On the label should be information that the product includes protection from ultraviolet rays, has a moisturizing and emollient effect, strengthens hair color. Herbal ingredients must be present in the shampoo.
After washing with shampoo, the entire amount of hair should be applied nourishing balm of the same brand. After a few minutes, rinse with warm water. Balm nourishes the scalp, has a protective effect on the hair.
One of the most effective and affordable care products - colorless hennawhich is sold in the departments of beauty products. In the form of a mask henna will help in a short time to reanimate the burned curls. Mode of application:
- dissolve the henna powder in warm water, mix thoroughly to obtain a homogeneous gruel;
- apply on hair, wait half an hour and rinse.
At the end of the procedure, rinse the locks with a decoction of nettle, chamomile and horsetail. After 2 days, repeat. For four uses, bleached hair returns to normal.
Care for damaged hair will be easier if you pre-cut the ends of the hair (about 5 cm), which are no longer subject to recovery, but only spoil the appearance. At the same time and update the haircut.
Folk methods
The mask based on egg yolks with the addition of brandy and honey is very useful. It is especially effective in treating dried hair. Preparing is very simple:
- 2 tsp. honey mix with 3 tsp. cognac, stir;
- hammer the yolks of two eggs into the mixture;
- apply the mixture on the hair roots and distribute throughout the volume;
- wear a plastic cap; hold it for about an hour;
- rinse with lukewarm water, without detergent.
To revitalize the hair also suitable kefir. This wonderful tool for improving the hair structure and root nutrition will help to revitalize tired and overdried strands quickly. Due to the high content of amino acids and protein, the mask from kefir heals and strengthens the hair, making the curls fluffy and shiny. The method of its application is as follows.
- Heat kefir to warm. The amount of kefir depends on the volume of hair. On average, 0.5-1 cup is enough.
- Rub in circular motions in the roots and scalp.
- Put on a plastic cap, top it with insulation.
- Hold for about an hour.
- Wash off with warm water and shampoo.
- Apply nourishing balm.
Another worthy and affordable tool - mayonnaise. It is used if the hair during dyeing turned out to be darker than we would like and now they need to be lightened. Regular use of masks from mayonnaise, similar to kefir for a month, will not only give the hair the desired tone, but also significantly heal them by making them shiny and alive.
To make mayonnaise mask, you will need the following components:
- lemon juice - 0.5 tsp;
- mustard oil - 2 tsp;
- olive oil - 2 tsp;
- mayonnaise of any fat content - 2 tbsp. l
All components are thoroughly mixed and heated in a container placed in hot water. Spread the mixture throughout the hair, including the roots. Cover the head with a plastic cap or bag, wrap the top, after an hour, wash off the mask with warm water and shampoo. Then you can apply a nourishing balm.
Damaged, dried hair will help cure Aloe, the juice of which has long been known for its healing properties, effective in various diseases.
Rich in vitamin C, this juice, although bitter in taste, when applied orally, successfully treats colds and other illnesses, which means that it is not only safe for the hair, but also very useful for vitamin deficiencies.
The composition of the treatment mask includes:
- castor oil - 0.5 tsp;
- honey - 2 tsp;
- aloe juice - 2 tbsp. l
Mode of application:
- warm castor oil in a water bath;
- pour the aloe juice and honey into the oil, mix it well;
- divide the mixture into two parts - one is applied on the roots, the other is distributed over all the hair;
- wait half an hour, then wash off, you can apply shampoo.
In the treatment of bleached hair can be applied burdock oil based mixture its beneficial components affect not only the curls, but also the follicles (hair follicles).
For the best effect, it is recommended to mix burdock oil with almond and olive in the same proportions. The mixture is applied to the roots, an hour later washed with shampoo.
From folk remedies for hair care are widely used decoctions of herbs and other natural ingredients. Especially useful decoction of a mixture of ingredients such as burdock root, sage, oak bark, thyme. Crushed dried components (3 tbsp. L. Of each type) pour 2 liters of boiling water, insist about half an hour.
The resulting infusion is especially useful for rinsing damaged strands after highlighting.
Recommendations
- At least once a month, you should trim the ends of the strands to revive the look of your hair and not waste nutrients on lifeless tips.
- If possible, avoid hot drying and styling with hair dryers, tongs and similar appliances.
- Chemical means for fixing hairstyles also have an aggressive effect on curls, so it is better not to use them on bleached strands.
- In the winter, cover your head outside, avoid temperature changes.
- Masks should be done in 1-2 days.
- Once a month, it is necessary to change the composition of the treatment masks, allowing the hair and scalp to get other nutrients.
- You should not often wash your hair, as washing deprives the scalp and hair of a protective film 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, thorough combing is necessary, which will help distribute the protective substance released from the scalp along the entire length of the hair.
- After washing your hair, you can rinse your hair with plain water with lemon (1 tablespoon of lemon juice per liter of water). This composition works as an air conditioner - facilitates combing, softens the strands and gives them shine.
- It is recommended to do a head massage regularly. It improves blood circulation and revitalizes the follicles.
- Regular intake of vitamins strengthens the overall condition of the body and contributes to the rapid restoration of healthy hair. The composition of the vitamin complex must necessarily include calcium, zinc, biotin, vitamins of group B.
- In pharmacies, you can 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 from nature - it is troublesome. But if you still have the 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, freezing temperatures, excessively cold or hot water and chemicals.
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