Okay, so you just got back from the salon and you got what you think is the best dye job of your life. You are absolutely in love with your new hair color, but suddenly, you realize that this relationship won’t last forever. Unfortunately, freshly dyed hair has a habit of fading, and over time it will return to your natural hair color. But wait, beauty lovers! While the death of your beautiful dye job might be inevitable, there are ways you can squeeze as much life out of it as possible. Here are our favorite ways to prevent hair color from fading.
1. Don’t Be Ridiculous, Use Products For Colored Hair
This one seems like a no brainer but the reality is that a lot of girls just don’t think of this, or just don’t take it that seriously. The easiest way to make hair color last is to pick products that are meant for colored hair. Finding and using the perfect colored hair shampoo and conditioner or styling products can help you keep your color looking fresh and vibrant. Some of our favorites? Pureology Reviving Red Shamp’oil and John Frieda’s Radiant Red Color Captivating Daily Shampoo.
2. Don’t Use The Products Too Much
I know I just told you to buy and use colored-hair specific products, but another (and possibly the best) way to prevent hair color from fading is to give your hair a break! Don’t wash it as much as you might want to, and try not to jam it with tons of product every day. You should have a few days in the week where you and your hair go au naturel. Shampooing too much or using too many styling products can seriously damage your hair in the long run, and can make sure that color doesn’t stick around for long.
3. Show Your Hair Regular Love
This is one of our favorite hairstyling tips because it is one that so many girls overlook. You can shampoo and condition your hair, you can style your hair, and you can also give it regular days off from all of the above. But, if you really want to show your locks some extra love, make sure you deep condition regularly. Using a deep conditioner like Oribe Masque for Beautiful Color, or even something more natural like coconut oil, can make hair color last for a while. The truth is, dying your hair can wreak some serious havoc on your roots and strands, but regular conditioning will help keep your locks healthy well into your next dye job.
4. Use SPF
You think we’re joking, right? We’re not! SPF isn’t just for your face anymore, ladies. Awesome products like Redken Color Extend Solar Screen SPF 12 can be spritzed on right before leaving the house to help add a protective layer over your hair. If you live in a red hot state like California or Florida, these sun-specific hairstyling tips are just for you! If you really want to prevent hair color from fading, make sure you keep your head protected from all sorts of weather conditions – it’s an unusual trick, but we promise it works!
Prevent Hair Color From Fading – It’s All About Work
Work, work, work. Your hair shouldn’t be work, but the reality is that adding in a little color can add a whole lot of extra time into your regular hair routine. Luckily, with these simple hairstyling tips, you’ll be able to skip the research and go straight to the actual routine. Over time, it will get simpler and you won’t even have to think twice about showing your colored hair some serious love. While you’re at it, make sure you share a picture on IG of your hair color and tag us by using our hashtag, #LiveGlam. We’d love to see your beautiful dyes!
Preeti Sareen
thanks for sharing your thoughts and insights
fitoru
Posted on 21 Apr, 2020