The first day of spring is here! Here comes the highlights!
As we move into warmer weather with spring break approaching you will probably want to brighten your hair up at your next appointment! Here are a few tips to be thinking about hair care for lightened hair
Washing your hair.
Moisture.
- When you are lightening your hair you are opening the cuticle to strip away the color. Your hair is at its most fragile up to 2 weeks after lightening. In those two weeks you want to be using very moisture rich products to close the cuticle down. I will list some of my favorites below!
Wet Hair is Fragile
- Your hair is very fragile when wet, especially right after lightening. When you are brushing your hair right out of the shower use a detangler and start from the bottom and make your way to the top. Avoid putting your hair up while wet unless put in a protective style such as a braid.
Do you really need it?
Use purple shampoo sparingly.
Purple shampoo deposits color on your hair which can cause buildup if used too much causing your hair to become dry. Use in moderation!
Just because it goes viral doesn't mean your hair needs it.
I know this is a Hot Take in the hair world. There is a time and place for bonding treatments such as Olaplex #3 but it's not for everyone! I've had clients who had severe damage have amazing results but If you have perfectly healthy hair and are layering protein products on your hair that already has a lot of protein it can cause your hair to become brittle.
If your hair IS damaged and needs some extra love I have been loving and using the Moroccan Oil Restorative Mask along with Unites 7 Second Moisture line.
If you are using products that use words like restorative or repair make sure to be pairing them with moisture products!
Trims.
I know, for some of you that's a bad word but if i could say you need to be doing one thing, it's making sure you are keeping up with trims especially when you lighten your hair!
I recently started lightening my hair and am in the thick of my hair health journey too! You can read more tips in this blog. It might feel overwhelming with where to start but take it one step at a time. Feel free to reach out for specific tips I would love to chat!