Our hair can take quite a bit of heat (pun intended), but there’s a literal breaking point that occurs when it’s undergone too much stress. Bleaching your strands is easily one of the biggest strains ...

For many people, hair damage feels sudden: one day hair looks fine, and the next it feels dry, brittle, or prone to breakage. But haircare specialist Sarah Leibowitz says that hair damage, especially ...

Bleach with caution: wait 3-8 weeks between sessions to let new growth appear and your hair recover. Avoid DIY double bleaching in a day; leave complex processes to the pros to prevent severe damage.