Can you get braids after bleaching your hair?

One thing to keep in mind is that your hair is already damaged from being bleached. While braiding it could give it a safe place to heal while it grows out, there will probably be a fair bit of breakage in the process. That said, you shouldn’t have to avoid it all together.

Can braids help hair breakage?

However, loose braids can help to prevent hair breakage. Braids provide a strong structure for hair. Just as fibers are stronger when woven into a rope, hair is stronger when weaved into a braid. Braiding also reduces your strands’ contact with fabrics, skin, and other factors that lead to frictional hair breakage.

What helps with hair breakage after bleaching?

While your hair cuticle rebuilds, you can use other products to seal your hair and help restore some gloss and shine.

• Olive oil. A few drops of olive oil can go a long way to give your hair some life.
• Coconut oil.
• Argan oil.
• Almond oil.
• Use sun protection.
• DIY hair masks.
• Rice water rinse.
• Leave-in conditioner.

Can I do a protective style after dying my hair?

Protective Styling to conserve moisture and avoid breakage If you just recently dyed your hair and it’s exposed to cold winter air it has the potential to easily become brittle. Aim for protective styles at least 80\% of the time as this will help you retain more moisture and prevent both split ends and breakage.

How long should you wait to put braids back in?

As much wearing braids is a great protective style, it’s really important to have a break between braided styles. Personally, I normally do 6 weeks on and never re-install braids when the next month after to ensure I’m giving my hair time to breathe.

What should I put in my hair before braids?

To prepare your hair for braids, I would suggest doing a strong protein treatment followed by a moisturizing one at least twice before even thinking about braiding your hair. You want to make sure your strands and scalp are clean before getting started. Use a clarifying shampoo to remove any excess product or residue.

Do braids cause breakage?

Braids. If the hair is pulled back too tightly, it can break away from its roots, which may result in splitting, hair weakness, and follicle damage, so make sure you keep the start of the braid loose. Braids that are too tight can also cause tensile stress, which occurs when there is constant tugging on hair follicles.

Can braids cause hair loss?

Some hairstyles, like tight ponytails, braids, corn rows, or extensions, can pull and provide stress on the hair follicles. This can cause traction alopecia, or hair loss due to repeated tension. The hair loss may be reversible early on, but it’s permanent if prolonged.