5 Bleached Hair Repair Tips From the Best Salon in Chatham, NJ

Ever feel like your hair is stuck in a damage spiral—crispy ends, dull strands, and no matter what you do, it just. won’t. Grow?

If you've bleached your hair (especially more than once), you're probably nodding with a deep sigh. But here's the good news: growing out healthy, strong hair after bleach is possible—you just need the right strategy, the right products, and a little patience (okay, maybe a lot). And today, we’re breaking it down into five clear, no-fluff steps to help you finally make progress.

Bonus: all products featured are available from The Warehouse Salon—home of the best salon in Chatham, NJ. Let’s get into it.

1. Break Up With What’s Breaking Your Hair

Let’s be real—if your hair is breaking faster than it’s growing, something’s got to give. And most of the time, the culprit is either heat styling or chemical processing (we’re looking at you, bleach and highlights).

Here’s the move:

• Take a 4–6 week break from the damage-causing habit. Yes, it’s hard. But it's the reset your hair desperately needs.
• If you're addicted to hot tools, at least cut back and always protect with a good heat shield.

Our Pick:

Brazilian Blowout Ionic Bonding Spray – This spray seals the cuticle and protects your hair before heat styling. Total must-have during your hair rehab era.

2. Feed Your Strands With Argan Oil

Not all oils are created equal. Some just sit on top of your hair doing the bare minimum, while others (like argan oil) actually penetrate the hair shaft and hydrate from the inside out.

Why argan oil? Its molecules are teeny tiny, which means it slips into the hair shaft and helps repair damage deep down. It’s especially great for bleached and color-treated hair.

Our Pick:

Moroccanoil Treatment Original – This cult-favorite oil is liquid gold for blonde or damaged strands. Use it on damp or dry hair before bed, after showers, or whenever your hair feels like a tumbleweed.

3. Use a Reparative Cream After Washing

You just shampooed and conditioned—now what? This is the golden window to apply a reparative cream that strengthens your hair and protects it while it dries. It doesn’t have to be complicated—just a quick pump while your hair is damp, and you’re set.

Our Pick:

Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother – It reduces frizz, hydrates, and strengthens bonds. Basically, it’s damage control in a bottle.

Want a richer formula?

Try K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask once a week—this stuff works at a cellular level and rebuilds broken keratin chains. Magic.

4. Let Your Hair Air Dry (Mostly) Before Using Heat

Here’s something no one tells you: your hair is most fragile when wet. So, hitting it with a blow dryer straight out of the shower? Oof. That’s a damage party waiting to happen.

Instead, air dry your hair at least 90% before using any heat tool. Your strands will thank you, and you’ll notice less breakage within weeks.

Our Pick:

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray – Layer this on damp hair—it acts like a humidity-proof, frizz-fighting cloak that lasts up to three shampoos.

5. Get Regular Trims (Even If You’re Growing It Out)

We get it—you're trying to grow your hair, so cutting it feels… counterproductive. But here’s the truth: split ends don’t heal. They travel up the hair shaft and make everything worse. That’s why trimming just a quarter inch every two months is key to keeping length without sacrificing health.

Also, visiting a trusted stylist (like those at the best salon in Chatham, NJ) ensures you're getting expert guidance on how to treat your specific level of damage.

Our Tip:

Book a damage consultation and trim every 8–10 weeks, and ask your stylist about a deep treatment using products like K18 or Olaplex while you’re there. You’ll walk out with hair that feels new.

Real Talk Recap

You don’t need a 15-step routine or to swear off bleach forever. You just need a few strategic changes, a little product loyalty, and regular maintenance. Here’s your cheat sheet:

• Cut back on heat or bleach for a few weeks
• Use argan oil that actually works (Moroccanoil is queen)
• Apply a leave-in cream post-wash (Olaplex or K18 FTW)
• Don’t heat style soaking wet hair
• Trim regularly—yes, even when growing

Your Hair Deserves a Comeback Story—Let’s Make It Happen

Bleached, damaged, dry—whatever your hair has been through, it’s never too late to turn things around. With the right products, habits, and a little love, your hair can bounce back stronger, shinier, and healthier than ever.

Need help building your hair repair routine?
Stop by The Warehouse Salon—we’re not just known for being the best salon in Chatham, NJ, we’re also your one-stop shop for pro-level haircare that actually delivers results. Our stylists are here to guide you, and our online shop is always open if you prefer to click your way to great hair.

Shop our products online or come visit us in person—we’d love to help you glow up IRL.

Let’s grow it out the right way.