Putting a new color in your hair can be very exciting ? and it should be! But sometimes, you need to bleach your hair first in order to get the desired color results, and we all know how damaging bleaching can be to your hair. 
If that?s the case, you may be wondering how long to wait between bleach and dye in order to avoid further damaging your hair" You may have been to a salon and watched someone have their hair bleached and dyed all in the same appointment. 
But on the other hand, someone may have advised you to wait a few weeks or even months after bleaching before you dye your hair. So which is it"
The truth is, either of those options could be the best one for your hair, but it depends on a number of factors. We?ll break those down for you in this article. Questions That Determine How Long You Should Wait To Dye Hair After Bleaching
1. How Damaged Is Your Hair Before Bleaching"
This is a question that you must answer in two ways. First, how damaged is your hair before you start the bleaching and coloring process" If it is already fine, dry, or brittle before you apply any chemical products, bleach and color will only make it more damaged. 
The chemicals may even cause your hair to break off or fall out. This is because bleach works by opening up the cuticle or outer layer of your hair shaft and destroying the melanin molecules which give your hair its pigment. This weakens the bonds that hold your hair shaft together, so it can cause damage an...