Bleaching is one of the most damaging processes you can inflict on your hair. It can lead to orange- or yellow-toned hair, uncontrollable frizz, breakage and even hair loss. If you must bleach your hair, it will no doubt need some serious care afterward. "Hair cholesterol" treatments are a popular option for deep-conditioning damaged or over-processed hair. Below are a few options for treating bleached hair this way.
Hair Cholesterol
There are plenty of "hair cholesterol" products on the market that are meant to treat damaged and brittle hair. These products are typically meant to be applied after shampooing for 5 to 15 minutes. They usually cost only a few dollars and can often be found in the ethnic hair care section of drugstores, beauty stores and grocery stores. However, these products are useful for almost any hair type. The only problem is that many contain some type of alcohol, which can dry the hair. So over time your hair may seem even more damaged.
Mayonnaise
The cholesterol and fats in mayonnaise make it a great treatment for bleached hair. Just take regular mayonnaise at room temperature and apply it to your hair from roots to tips. If you tend to have greasy hair, you may wish to avoid putting mayonnaise on the roots. Once the mayonnaise is on your hair, pile it all up on top of your head and wrap it with plastic wrap. Heat up a towel in the dryer and then wrap it around your head. The mayonnaise can be left on anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. The more damaged your hair is, the longer you should leave the mayonnaise in. Each time the towel cools down, every few minutes, get another warm towel from the dryer and wrap it around your head. The heat will help your hair absorb the fat and cholesterol better.
Eggs and Olive Oil
A mixture of eggs and olive oil is another option for treating bleached hair. This is basically a simpler, more natural form of mayonnaise. It has the benefit of being free of chemicals and preservatives that may be in store-bought mayonnaise. Combine a few eggs with a few tablespoons of olive oil in a blender and blend well. Then apply to your hair from roots to tips. Again, avoid the roots if you are prone to greasy hair. Wrap your head with plastic wrap and a warm towel as described above.
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