Are you considering hair bleaching but are feeling a bit hesitant? Is your mind running with these questions:

1) When is the right time to bleach?

2) Why should I bleach my hair?

3) Will it damage my hair?

4) How to take care of my hair after the bleaching process?

5) When should I not bleach my hair?

Whatever your doubts are, take a seat back and explore all about hair bleaching with us and then decide for yourself.

What is hair bleaching?

Hair bleaching is a process that lightens your hair by removing the dark pigment from your hair. Bleach contains ingredients that enter the cortex of the hair, react with the melanin pigment, and alter its natural color.

Why do people bleach their hair?

People usually bleach their hair for a number of reasons.

• They want to achieve a blonde or ashy hair look
• To try a different hair look from their usual dark hair.
• The trend is to wear fashion shades (If you want to know how to get exact fashion shade).
• To play with funky colors.
• Tendency to create bold and trendy hair looks.
• To try different coloring techniques like Ombre, Balayage, Sombre, highlights, etc.
• They want to get rid of stubborn hair color applied previously.
• To achieve desired hair color on metallic hair.

Should you bleach your hair?

You should consider your hair’s current state before you decide on hair bleaching.

Things to consider before hair bleaching:

• Is your hair health in good shape? See if it’s not too fragile or weak or has recently undergone a chemical treatment because bleaching on fragile hair can damage them immensely.
• Do you have any hair problems like eczema, psoriasis, or any type of allergic reaction to it?
• Do you suffer from any health condition like cancer, pregnancy, anemia, etc?
• Are you ready to commit to the maintenance routine?

Consider all these factors before hair bleaching because health comes first.

How to prepare yourself for bleaching?

Scared of the damage the bleaching might cause? Don’t worry, we have you covered. All you need to do is, work on a few things and prepare yourself smartly for the bleaching process.

Skip on chemical treatments

Don’t undergo any chemical treatment prior to the bleaching process. If you have undergone a chemical treatment then wait for at least 2 to 3 weeks before hair bleaching.

Keep hair moisturized

Bleaching can dry your hair so you need to make sure your hair stay moisturized before the process to avoid further drying of hair. You should start doing a few things two weeks before undergoing the hair bleaching process. It includes washing your hair less with shampoo. Conditioning them more. More hot oil massages and a great hack is to start applying deep conditioning masks before two weeks. Eazicare intensive deep repair hair mask is an "all in one solution" with American Aloe Vera and Argan Oil. It is a serious hydrating hair treatment to prepare your hair for bleaching. Also, don’t wash your hair two to three days before bleaching to keep the natural hair oils. It will protect the hair from any damage.

Skip on heat styling tools

As said earlier, it is important to keep the hair moisturized before bleaching so you should avoid styling hair with heat tools as it strips away the oils in the hair.

Go for a professional for bleaching

If you think you can DIY with your hair at home, you’re making a huge mistake. If you want to keep your hair in good shape and health, you must consult a professional especially if it’s your first-time hair bleaching.

Be honest and open with your stylist

Let your stylist know about all your previous color experiments or any hair treatments that you have gone through previously, and about your health conditions. This history will help your stylist treat your hair accordingly to prevent any damage and provide you with the best and safe results.

The types of bleaches you should do according to hair type:

1. Highest level of lightening

Eazicolor dust-free blue bleach gives 10 levels of color lift which is a very strong level of lightening. It is ideal for going from dark to light, the lightest hair color. This bleach never fails to give you your desired blonde look. Dust-free blue bleach also has blue color in it which helps to neutralize the undertone pigment of copper. You can use this bleach with a 1:2 ratio with the developer. For strong stubborn hair, you shall use it with a ratio of 1:1. As for metallic hair you should take it with a ratio of 1: 1.5 And for sensitive hair go for a ratio of 1:2.5 or 3.

2. Damage-free lightening:

Eazicolor plex bleach is ideal for metallic and treated hair and for those who are afraid of hair damage. This bleach gives 8-9 levels of color lift. It also has violet color in it that neutralizes copper and yellow undertone pigments. This bleach is best for achieving ash shades in hair.

3. For extremely fine and chemically treated hair:

Eazicare keratin bleach is best for those who have really sensitive hair or who have gone through chemical processes like rebonding, smoothening, etc. This bleach has keratin in it that protects your hair and keeps it moisturized. It also has a violet color that cancels out the yellow and copper tones in the hair. It gives 8 levels of lift.

Aftercare of bleaching:

It’s very important to continue taking care of your hair even after the bleaching process if you want your hair to stay in a healthy shape. A few things you must keep in mind include:

• Using mild shampoos:

 Your hair might become a little sensitive after bleaching so it’s better if you go for mild shampoos like keratin-filled and color-lock shampoos. Eazicare keratin complex shampoo works on maintaining the keratin amounts in your hair which ultimately restores shine, strengthen the hair and reduces frizz. Eazicare color lock shampoo on the other hand sustains hair and avoids the fading of color that is done over hair bleaching.

• Do regular conditioning:

If you want to combat the dryness in hair after bleaching, you must keep up with a decent hair conditioning routine. You must use a conditioner after every hair wash. Eazicare has created Keratin complex conditioner that re-establishes hair texture, tenderly secures dampness, and leaves a shiny, polished look.

• Moisturize hair with deep conditioning masks:

Hair masks are the greatest way to keep hair moisturized and lively. They can help nourish your hair. Eazicare intensive deep repair hair mask is the best home care after hair bleaching.

• Go for a plex treatment:

Plex treatments are relatively new treatments that are designed to help repair and strengthen dry damaged hair. In case you have damaged your hair after bleaching due to any cause you must go for plex treatment without thinking twice. It’s a protein treatment that helps in strengthening, smoothing, and nourishing hair cuticles. It improves the appearance of damaged hair as it fills the gap in hair fibers, restoring their strength and elasticity.

So, hair bleaching can be a great way to switch up your look and try out new hairstyles. However, it's important to understand the potential risks and take the necessary steps to protect your hair during and after the bleaching process. With the right care and attention, you can achieve a beautiful and trendy hair color without sacrificing the health of your hair. Good luck, and happy bleaching!