How to Repair Damaged or Over-Bleached Hair
By Ms So98 Hair Salon · 1 June 2026
Quick answer
Over-bleached hair can't be fully 'undone', but you can dramatically improve strength and shine: pause further lightening, use protein/bond and moisture treatments, trim the worst damage, lower heat styling, and protect from sun. At the salon, protein treatments (from $80) and hydrating spas help rebuild the hair.
Bleaching, frequent colouring and heat can leave hair dry, brittle and dull. The goal isn't a miracle — it's to strengthen what you have and grow out healthier hair.
Here's a realistic recovery plan from Ms So98 Hair Salon in Phnom Penh.
Signs your hair is damaged
Look for dryness, frizz, split ends, breakage, a 'gummy' feel when wet, and colour that won't hold. These mean the hair's protein and moisture balance is off and the cuticle is raised.
What actually helps
Pause further bleaching/lightening to stop the cycle. Alternate protein (strength) and moisture (softness) treatments — too much of either alone backfires. Lower heat-tool temperatures, always use heat protectant, and trim the most damaged ends so they don't keep splitting.
Salon treatments that rebuild
In-salon protein treatments (from $80) and bond-care help restore strength, while a hydrating hair spa or scalp serum treatment adds moisture and shine. We'll assess your hair and build a simple plan — sometimes over a few visits — to get it healthy again.
FAQ
Can damaged hair be fully repaired?
Damage can't be reversed completely, but treatments and good care noticeably improve strength, softness and shine while healthier hair grows in.
How often should I do a treatment?
For damaged hair, a treatment every 1–2 weeks (alternating protein and moisture) helps. We'll tailor it to your hair.
Should I stop colouring?
Pause further lightening. Darker, gentler colour or glossing is usually fine, and pairing it with a treatment protects the hair.
How much are hair treatments at Ms So98?
Hydrating treatments from $25; protein treatment for damaged hair from $80.
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