Home treatments to revive bleach damaged hair

Looking for some easy ways to repair fried hair that won't take too much time or cut into your budget? These are our favorite at-home treatments for bleach damaged hair. Leave in conditioner These products are an easy way to give your hair some extra moisture, and can be used on a fairly regular basis. Unlike regular conditioner, leave-ins usually have a lighter texture that helps them to reduce frizz and dryness without weighing down your hair. We recommend a leave-in with a lotion consistency if your hair is on the thicker side, while ultra fine hair that's been bleached may be better off with a liquid leave-in that you can spray on sparingly. Shampoo less Shampooing helps to remove oily buildup and products from your scalp and hair, but daily shampooing can dry out bleached hair even further. If you can't shake the feeling that your scalp is dirty and you're having trouble breaking the habit of lathering up every day, try these alternative methods: Sulfate free shampoo. Without the harsh sulfate detergents that give traditional shampoos that squeaky-clean feeling, you can cleanse your scalp without causing as much stress to your fried hair. Cleansing conditioner. Washing your hair with conditioner may sound like madness, but it's popular for a reason among women with natural hair. Don't use a regular conditioner. They're full of silicones that will weigh your hair down at the roots. Instead, purchase a cleansing conditioner (often called Co-wash) that's meant to gently clean and condition at the same time. Apple cider vinegar. This all-natural rinse helps to de-frizz your dry strands while removing build-up and killing the dandruff-causing microorganisms that live on your scalp. Mix a 1:1 ratio of vinegar and water, then carefully apply to your scalp and hair, taking care to avoid your eyes (even diluted, it still burns). Leave on for 2 minutes then rinse and condition as normal. Ditch flat irons and blowdryers Putting away your heat styling tools is the simplest and cheapest way to begin the healing process. Chemical damage from bleach leaves your hair far more susceptible to heat damage, and will exacerbate issues like split ends and porosity.