Below we get into more detail about some of the most prevalent questions you may have about bleaching your hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Duration & Factors to Consider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As mentioned earlier, it merely depends on the state of your hair. Whether it’s dry, flat, has split ends, or looks healthy and moisturized. One quick look at the health of your hair and you should have an answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nonetheless, several experts recommend a waiting period of a minimum of four weeks up to six weeks. One month should be enough to reintroduce natural oils, moisture, and strength back into the hair shaft after which the hair can then be exposed to bleaching agents again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have naturally thin or fragile hair, you should wait longer for about six to eight weeks before considering bleaching again. Your hair is known to take more time to rejuvenate and get its strength back. That should be enough time to get the hair ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After the said weeks have elapsed and you notice your hair has no natural shine, multiple split ends, and just looks dull and dry. Give it more time to rest and become healthy again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How long you should wait before you bleach depends on several factors, namely;<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you bleach your hair, you should always look at the state of your hair. Is it shining? How strong are the hair strands? What about the ends? How is the overall volume of the hair?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The answers to these questions should guide you to know when your hair is ready for the next bleaching session. This is because unless your hair looks the same before your first bleach, don’t attempt a second bleach as the result could be catastrophic if not damaging to your hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The health of your hair can help you avoid multiple hair problems such as thinning caused by stressing the hair strands from the follicle. Thinning is often the first sign of hair loss and other more severe hair issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Split ends mean your hair is weak and lacking in protein, a repeat of the bleach will simply increase the breakage causing uneven hair length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After the bleaching session, your hair will be high porosity. It will require more and more moisture until the hair starts to add in volume again. You have to repeatedly condition and moisturize your hair for as long as it needs until the hair is healthy again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stick to a regular regimen to keep the hair happy. This will ensure your hair is ready to bleach as soon as possible. Even after those four weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For dark-haired individuals getting a lighter shade of hair means they need to lighten or bleach the hair first then introduce the new hair color. This means regularly introducing bleach until your hair gets to the lightness of the hue you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re sure about this, begin by purchasing the right bleach from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bleaching multiple times means more exposure, hence go for a low volume bleach which is less likely to cause drying or damage to the hair. This way, the hair can even recuperate faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be careful about the ingredients you are introducing your hair as they can also affect the outcome of your hair. Finally, read the instructions carefully to avoid unnecessary procedures and to follow the guidelines correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just like hair developers, bleaches too have volumes, the higher it is the more concentrated it is. Again, if you’re looking to bleach sooner rather than later, go for low volume bleaches, and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Hair](\"https:\/\/hairsentry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/hair-bleaching.jpg\")
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Care of Your Hair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Color You’re Trying to Achieve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Type and Volume of Bleach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n