Is Your Hair Falling Out After Bleach? Here’s What’s Really Happening (And What To Do About It)
Let’s be real: if your hair’s falling out after a bleach session, it’s not just “a little dry.” It’s chemically compromised. Here’s what’s actually happening — and how to recover before it snaps clean off.
💔 The Bleach Breakdown
When you bleach hair, you're stripping away melanin and protein. That protein is what gives your strands structure and strength. Without it, your hair becomes mushy, stretchy, or snaps like straw. If your hair’s falling out, you’ve likely hit a point of protein degradation.
Warning signs: hair feels gummy when wet, breaks when brushed, or sheds in clumps post-wash.
🧪 Why It Happens
Overlapping bleach on already-lightened hair
Leaving bleach on too long
Too high developer volume
Skipping protein or bond-building treatments
DIY bleaching without understanding your hair’s current porosity
🚨 What To Do Now
Stop everything. No more bleach, heat, or rough towel drying.
Start weekly bond treatments (like K18, Olaplex, or Redken Acidic Bonding).
Switch to a protein-rich shampoo + mask (look for keratin, silk protein, or amino acids).
Trim the worst ends – holding onto them won’t help.
Treat it like silk. That means detangle gently, wrap-dry in a t-shirt, and no ponytails on wet hair.
🛠️ Long-Term Fixes
Get a professional hair analysis (we offer this in salon)
Add in a protective styling routine: low manipulation, satin scrunchies, silk pillowcases
Prioritise internal support (collagen, iron, and zinc deficiencies often show in your hair)
