Let’s talk about what was really going on with my hair before I went back to black.
On the outside, the bleach looked good. It was striking, it became part of my identity, and honestly—it was a vibe. But underneath? My hair was screaming for help.
After 2.5 years of consistent bleaching, no matter how well it was done (and trust me, CG Barbershop and Sami always used the best of the best), the toll it took was undeniable. I could feel it every time I washed my hair. It had lost that bounce, that elasticity, that healthy weight. It felt thinner. My scalp was more sensitive. And then came the part no one wants to admit out loud: I started noticing actual hair loss.
And I’m not talking about a few strands in the shower. I mean consistent shedding, especially after washing or styling. It’s the kind of thing that makes you pause. Stress out. Question everything.
I started digging into the science. Bleaching works by opening the hair cuticle and stripping away natural pigment. But every time that process is repeated, it compromises the integrity of the hair shaft. According to trichologists (a fancy word for hair and scalp experts), bleached hair loses protein structure and becomes more porous, which means it holds less moisture and becomes more prone to breakage. Over time, the scalp itself can also become inflamed or irritated, especially with frequent processing.
Basically? The damage doesn’t show up all at once. It creeps in slowly—and then all at once, you realize your hair isn’t bouncing back like it used to.
It was a wake-up call. Even though I loved the look, I couldn’t keep pushing my hair past its limits. It needed rest. Nourishment. A total restart.
And that’s what I set out to do.
In the next post, I’ll break down exactly how I began the revival process—what I changed in my routine, the steps I took right after dyeing my hair black again, and the little habits that made a huge difference. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned from all this: style should never come at the cost of your scalp’s sanity.