Bleach Damaged Hair: How to Care & Repair

For icy blondes and sun-kissed brondes – and every shade in between – bleach is the key to unlocking some of the most covetable hair colours out there. Whether you’re craving a balayage or a flash of babylights, it’s used by your colourist to lift your hair to the right level, before a toner is applied to make your shade bespoke to you. 

But, despite the many benefits of lighteners, bleach will also cause damage. Here we reveal 10 tips to protect your hair and repair bleach damage, whether you’re reading this pre-highlights or caring for already lightened locks.

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Back of woman’s head as she holds WellaPlex No3 hair mask in front of her long blonde hair.
Wella ColorMotion+ Color Protection Shampoo is poured into the palm of a hand.
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