Maintaining vibrant and long-lasting hair color doesn’t end when you leave the salon. Your haircare routine at home plays an incredibly important role to keep that fresh color. Here is a guide to ensure that your hair color lasts as long as possible!
Color-Safe Products
When selecting haircare products, choose those specifically designed for color-treated hair such as Innersense’s Color Awakening Hairbath and Color Radiance Daily Conditioner. Look for sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners, as sulfates can strip away color.
Cold Water Rinse
Hot water can open the hair cuticle, allowing color molecules to escape. To prevent this, rinse your hair with cool or lukewarm water. This helps seal the cuticle and lock in the color, keeping your color looking vibrant longer.
Avoid Washing Too Often
Washing your hair too often can contribute to color fading. Try to extend the time between washes by using dry shampoo or wearing hairstyles that don’t require daily washing. When you do shampoo, focus on the roots, where your hair gets greasy the most.
Shampooing Technique
When you wash your hair, be gentle. Massage the shampoo into your scalp without rubbing it through your ends. This minimizes friction, reduces color loss, and doesn’t dry out your hair.
Deep Conditioning Treatments
Regularly deep condition your hair to keep it nourished and hydrated. Dry and damaged hair is more prone to color fading, so a weekly deep conditioning session can work wonders. We recommend Amika’s hydro rush intense moisture hair mask with hyaluronic acid and R+Co BLEU’s Sleep Masque Night Repair Serum.
UV Protection
Sun exposure can be particularly harsh on colored hair. Whenever you’re out in the sun, protect your color with a hat or use a UV-protective hair spray, like amika’s the shield anti-humidity spray. This shields your hair from the sun’s harmful rays and helps maintain your color’s vibrancy.
Avoid Excessive Heat Styling
Excessive heat styling can cause your color to fade faster. If possible, embrace your hair’s natural texture and limit the use of hot tools. When styling is necessary, use a heat protectant spray to minimize damage such as R+Co BLEU’s Hypersonic Heat Styling Mist.
We hope our guidance will help you significantly extend the life of your hair color. By investing in color-friendly products, following a gentle wash routine, and protecting your hair from environmental factors, you’ll enjoy a color that lasts well beyond your salon appointment!
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