Why does my hair feel like straw after highlights?

Commercial hair dyes use ammonia to lift the layers of the cuticle so the color gets in. This leaves an open gap on the hair shaft. The peroxide (or bleach) in the dye removes your natural color, and this is what leaves your hair feeling like straw.

Can hair dye make you bald?

Hair dye does not stop or even slow down hair growth, but it can cause hair loss by damaging the color-treated hair. The chemicals in hair dye can cause some of the damage. Telogen effluvium is the medical name for a form of hair loss. Symptoms include thinning hair or an increase in shedding.

How do you get moisture back in dyed hair?

Tips to hydrate

1. Olive oil. A few drops of olive oil can go a long way to give your hair some life.
2. Coconut oil. Coconut oil can also work to seal your hair and prevent protein loss.
3. Argan oil.
4. Almond oil.
5. Use sun protection.
6. DIY hair masks.
7. Rice water rinse.
8. Leave-in conditioner.

How can I revive my highlighted hair?

Blondes can revive overly-bleached strands by using a violet shampoo like Catwalk by TIGI Fashionista Violet Shampoo, then coating wet strands with a thick, hydrating cream post-shower. Kusayev recommends Shu Uemura’s Color Lustre Cool Blonde Shade Reviving Balm.

Is highlighting hair harmful?

The short answer is: yes. “Coloring hair will always cause damage; unless it’s a gloss. “If you’re doing a single process or subtle highlights, the damage will be minimal, and you may not even notice, but if you are going platinum or heavily highlighting your hair, you can feel a lot of damage being done,” she says.

What happens when highlights fade?

Your Highlights Can Fade, Too It’s not the color rinsing out, though, it’s actually the color oxidizing. “As hair color fades, you will start to see warm or brassy undertones, which can make the color look dull and less vibrant,” Baumhauer said.