Dealing with damaged hair from coloring? This article breaks down what causes hair damage from the coloring process, the warning signs to watch for, and tips and tricks for caring for damaged hair.
Through this article, HEIR Care Studio invites you to find the right solution to restore your hair’s health!
Can Coloring Really Cause Damaged Hair?
Before jumping into solutions, it helps to first understand why coloring can lead to damaged hair. The main reason comes down to the chemical process between the dye and your hair.
When you color your hair, the chemicals in the dye (including ammonia and bleach) open up the hair cuticle to allow the color to penetrate the hair cortex. Even ammonia-free formulas can still cause damage. Natural oils and the protective protein layer get stripped away, leaving your hair dry and brittle.
Signs of Hair Damage
After reading this far, you can check the points below to see whether your colored hair has already sustained damage. Let’s go through the signs.
Tangles
Dry hair tends to tangle more easily due to a rough cuticle. The cuticle is the outermost layer of hair that protects the inner layers from damage. When the cuticle is opened or damaged from coloring, hair texture becomes rougher and uneven, making strands more prone to catching on each other and tangling. Dealing with tangled hair takes extra time and effort, and if not handled carefully, it can lead to breakage and further damage.
Loss of Shine
A damaged cuticle reflects less light, resulting in hair that looks dull. Healthy hair has a smooth, tightly sealed cuticle, which allows hair to reflect light evenly so it looks shiny. Repeated hair coloring can damage the cuticle, leaving it looking dull and stripped of its natural shine. Using the right hair care products can help restore shine, but repairing a damaged cuticle takes time and consistent care.
Dryness and Brittleness
Dryness and brittleness are especially common after heavy bleaching or a drastic color change. Bleaching and chemical dyeing strip away hair’s natural moisture and protein, leaving it dry and brittle. Dry hair tends to break more easily and sustain further damage, particularly when combing or styling with heat tools. It’s important to consistently maintain hair moisture using conditioner and nutrient-rich hair masks to strengthen and hydrate hair from within.
How to Care for Hair Damaged from Coloring
Alright, now for the most important part. It’s totally okay to have colored hair, but you need to know a few care methods. Check them out!
Use Bleach Wisely
Overusing bleach is one of the leading causes of hair damage. Bleach strips away hair’s natural pigment and opens up the cuticle, making hair more prone to damage. That’s why it’s essential to limit, or even avoid, bleach use whenever possible. If you do need to use bleach, make sure to do it carefully and use products containing moisturizing ingredients to reduce the damage.
Avoid Washing Your Hair Too Often
Washing your hair too frequently can worsen hair that’s already dry from coloring. Excessive washing strips away the natural oils needed to maintain hair’s moisture and strength. As a solution, try washing your hair two to three times a week using shampoo specifically formulated for color-treated hair. Use conditioner every time you wash to help maintain moisture.
Protect Hair from Sun Exposure
UV exposure can damage color-treated hair, leaving it drier and more brittle. To protect your hair from sun damage, wear a hat or use a UV-protectant product when spending time outdoors. UV-protectant products typically contain ingredients that coat the hair and shield it from sun damage.
Use Conditioner and Hair Masks
Hydrating your hair with quality products is key to maintaining moisture and strength in hair damaged from coloring. Use conditioner every time you wash your hair and apply a hair mask once or twice a week. Choose products containing moisturizing ingredients like argan oil, keratin, and aloe vera for the best results.
Trim Your Hair Regularly
Regularly trimming split ends is an effective way to maintain hair health. Split ends can lead to further damage if left uncut. By trimming your hair every 6 to 8 weeks, you can prevent further damage and keep your hair healthy.
Avoid Heat Styling Tools
Using heat styling tools like flat irons, hair dryers, and curling irons can further damage hair already weakened by coloring. The heat from these tools can strip away hair’s moisture, leaving it drier and more brittle. If you need to use heat tools, make sure to apply a heat protectant first and set the tool to the lowest effective temperature.
Color Only the Roots
To reduce further damage, minimize recoloring your entire head and focus instead on coloring just the newly grown roots. Frequently coloring your entire head of hair can worsen the damage. By coloring only the roots, you can keep your hair color looking fresh without damaging the rest of your hair.
Consult a Professional
Get advice from a professional stylist for treatment suited to your hair’s condition. A stylist can recommend products and treatments specific to your hair type and condition. Beyond that, they can offer tips and tricks for caring for hair damaged from coloring so it can become healthy and shiny again.
Hair Color Treatment from HEIR STUDIO
If you color your hair often, taking proper care of it is essential to keep it healthy and help the color last longer. This hair color treatment is specifically designed for those who love switching up their hair color without causing damage.
Benefits:
- Protects frequently colored hair so it stays strong and healthy
- Helps maintain hair color so it doesn’t fade quickly
Duration:
- 60 minutes
For:
- Men and Women
Recommendation:
- This treatment is best done every 2 weeks, or every 10 days, for optimal results.
We know coloring your hair makes a strong statement about who you are. But remember to keep taking care of it too!
Visit HEIR Care Studio to get professional hair treatment and quality products specifically designed for hair damaged from coloring. Get your healthy, shiny hair back only at Heir Care Studio!