How to repair hair breakage after bleaching; hairstylists should check elasticity before deciding whether to dye.

Hair breakage after bleaching isn't just about surface frizz. I once had a client whose ends felt dry, but the real danger was that when wet, the hair would stretch and not bounce back. Applying a cool brown or misty tone in that state would easily cause immediate breakage. I didn't rush to color it; instead, I performed a strand test first and clearly explained the level of lift the hair could…