Is it bad to bleach your hair at 14?

If your kid is begging you for streaks of funky shades in their hair, you may be tempted to give in. “I really don’t think it’s safe to dye or bleach a child’s hair until after puberty, and ideally not until their late teens — at least 16,” advises Dr. Sejal Shah, M.D., a New York-based dermatological surgeon.

Should I wait to dye my hair 14 days after bleaching?

In coloring hair, the hair is opened only a very little and color is deposited into the hair to create the new color. When someone bleaches hair and then wants to color it, the hair can be too open to take color. Best to wait for the 14 days to have the hair in good condition before coloring with the second color.

Can your hair still grow if you bleached it?

It’s no secret that bleach breaks down the natural protein in hair, making it more susceptible to breakage — in fact, the higher the volume of bleach applied to your hair, the more likely it will break off, ensuring that your hair (at least the bleached parts) won’t grow.

Is it okay to wash bleached hair every other day?

Don’t wash your hair every day Over-washing is seriously damaging for your hair, especially when it’s bleached. When you wash your hair every day it strips out the natural oils and proteins that you need to keep your hair and scalp healthy, so that combined with bleach can lead to dry, unhappy hair.

Should I let my 12 year old get highlights?

Gentle (10 volume or less), deposit only, color (which means that you are simply adding color or darkening the color) is okay for kids over the age of 9 or 10. Highlighting or lightening hair (20 or 30 volume hair color) should be reserved for children after puberty.

How long after bleaching hair can you dye it?

How long do you need to leave bleach on hair to color it?

Hair color and texture	How long to leave on
blonde hair	15 to 20 minutes
dark hair	30 minutes; it’s recommended you split the process into several sessions
fine hair	10 to 15 minutes; this type of hair will process faster since it has a thinner cuticle layer

How long till bleached hair grows out?

Highlighting heavily, coloring it in a lighter shade, or changing the tone turns going back to natural into a bit more of a task, but it’s not typically complicated. The first step is to do nothing, just let your hair grow out for at least two to three months.

How many days should I not wash my hair after bleaching?

Avoid washing your hair for the first 48-72 hours after bleaching it. Give your hair ample time to seal in its new color. Because bleaching is such a volatile process, your cuticles remain open for longer immediately following a bleaching session.

Does dying bleached hair make it healthier?

I know, it sounds crazy that dyeing your hair could actually make it healthier, but it’s true. If you’ve been lightening your hair for years with highlights or single process, going darker will give the appearance of softer, shinier, healthier hair.