Does Hair Rebonding Harm My Hair?

Hair rebonding can instantly transform your hair from drab to fab. Just one session is enough to see a huge improvement, a permanent one to boot.

That’s not to say that there aren’t any risks. A lot of people claim that their hair changed after hair rebonding, and not for the best too. In today’s article, we’ll answer the most important question: does hair rebonding harm my hair?

The dangers of hair rebonding

Hair rebonding is a painless process that usually takes anywhere from 4-8 hours to complete. It’s rare to hear of accidents that occur during the actual process, though it’s not unheard of either.

One woman from the Philippines was featured in a Filipino TV show earlier this year after getting a huge bald patch due to a bad rebond job. 

According to the story, Brenda, as she was called, got her hair rebonded at a local salon. The process took 5 hours and the stylist advised her not to wash her hair for a week. A week passes by. After washing her hair, Brenda realized that it has reverted back to its former state, which isn’t supposed to happen with a permanent treatment like rebond. So she goes back to the salon. The stylist redos her rebond, subjecting her strands to another 5-hour session. In the month that followed, Brenda started losing her hair. Eventually, she developed a bald patch so big that it covered about a third of her head. The incident left her with depleted self-esteem, forcing her to use a wig every time she goes outside.

The truth is, Brenda isn’t an isolated case either. All over the world, there are many unfortunate incidents that occur during hair rebonding.

Downsides of hair rebonding

Even if you escape the actual process unscathed, hair rebonding can also have other downsides for some people.

• Expensive. Hair rebonding is simply more expensive than most other hair treatments out there. Of course, considering that the effect is long-term anyway, it could be said that it’s worth it. But its price in comparison to other treatments shouldn’t be overlooked either.
• Makes hair more fragile. Breaking down, rearranging, and rebonding your hair tend to have a negative effect on your strands. Rebonded hair is always more fragile than non-rebonded hair. Even the simple act of tying your hair too tightly could result in breakages or hair damage. Also, do you notice how people with long, rebonded hair tend to get split-ends more easily? That’s because their strands are already more fragile than ever before.
• Hair gets weaker the more you do it. Unlike other kinds of hair treatments, a chemical treatment like hair rebonding tends to perform more and more poorly the more often you do it. People who get their hair rebonded more than 
• Needs regular maintenance and touch-ups. Rebonded hair may be more manageable than non-rebonded hair, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to undergo regular maintenance and touch-ups, like getting a cellophane or a hot oil every now and then.
• There are a lot of don’ts. Don’t bathe in chlorine water, don’t swim in the sea. Don’t tie your hair too tight, don’t use high heat to style. There are many don’ts when it comes to rebonded hair, and it’s up to you if you want to subject yourself to something so strict.
• Some people may be allergic. Unfortunately, it’s really impossible to know beforehand if you’re allergic to the chemicals used in hair rebonding. However, if you experience itchiness, pain, or redness during the session, don’t hesitate to ask your stylist to stop. Seek medical attention if necessary. 

Does hair rebonding harm my hair?

In all honesty, a hair rebond every few years or so isn’t too bad for your hair, but doing it regularly can lead to several problems including hair breakages and even hair loss. Rebonded hair also tends to be more fragile and weaker than non-rebonded hair.

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