Hair Bleach Burning [everything You Need To Know]

Having hair bleach burning is one of the worst things that can happen to you after a color service, and it’s something very unpleseant.

If this has ever happened to you, you will surely remember how your scalp has felt sore for a few days, or even bubbles may have appeared on your scalp.

Hair bleach burning happens when we aggressively bleach our scalp. This type of burning usually happens when the bleach we use is of poor quality, when we let it act for more than 40 minutes, or when we use a peroxide stronger than 20v.

If you are suffering from scalp bleach burning it is important that you know how to treat your scalp, and you should not dye your hair again for a long time.

In this article I will teach you what to do in case you have a hair vleahc burning, and I will give you my best advice so that you can prevent it from happening to you again.

Why do I have hair bleach burning?

If you have hair bleach burning, it is because the bleaching has penetrated the protective layer of your scalp and has caused injuries. Hair bleach burning can also happen if you bleach your hair twice due to the level of agression to your scalp.

And having an open wound is always risky for your health.

The most common causes for which you can get burns on the scalp are:

• A very strong peroxide.
• Poor quality bleach.
• Too long processing the color. If you leave bleaching too long your will damage you hair.
• An ammonia dye applied immediately after bleaching.

Therefore, if you tend to bleach your scalp frequently, prevent hair bleach burning by applying your color safely.

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Guide to applying bleaching to the scalp

Whether you plan to bleach at home or go to the salon professionally, be sure to follow these steps:

1. Use the best quality bleach possible. Cheap bleaches can hurt your scalp.
2. Never use a peroxide stronger than 20vol in your roots. Forbidden to use 30vol or 40vol.
3. Leave the bleach process for a maximum of 45 minutes. Never spend more than an hour with the product applied.
4. When you wash your hair to remove the bleaching, be sure to use warm water (never hot), and a sensitive scalp shampoo like this one.
5. When applying the toner, make sure it is a semi-permanent dye (never permanent as it has very strong ammonia!) And a maximum 10vol peroxide.
6. After you finish coloring your hair, wait at least 5-6 days to wash your hair. This way you will help to generate back the natural oils of the scalp.

If you follow these cares when you bleach your roots, I assure you that you will greatly reduce the risk of having hair bleach burnings.

Health always comes first!

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What can I do if I already have hair bleach burning on my scalp?

If you already have hair bleach burning, what you have to do is:

• Do not dye your hair again until your scalp has healed.
• Avoid purple toning shampoos with pigments.
• It’s very important that you do not scratch your head because it will generate more irritation.
• Wait several days to wash your hair again.
• When you wash your hair, avoid hot water and apply your hydrating conditioner from the roots.
• Use a scalp repair treatment like this one.

And most importantly, be very careful the next time you bleach your scalp!

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Let’s get better hair!

I hope this article has been helpful for you to achieve a healthier scalp.

And free from hair bleach burning!

Be very careful when bleaching your roots at home, and remember always to use a professional bleaching. And always bare in mind that a bleach bath in your hair will cause less damage than a traditional dry bleaching.

Start taking more care of your scalp since it is a very sensitive part of your body.

If you have any questions, leave them in the comments.

Until next time!