Crazy hair hues never last as long as we want them to. It doesn't matter if it's teal, magenta, lime, or lemon, dye fading is a known fact among enthusiasts of bright hair color. Here are tips for making that daring color endure!
HOW TO Maintaining Bright Hair Color
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Use shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair. The special formulations will keep your hue around longer. (Sulfate-free is a plus!)
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Wash your hair with cool water. By skipping the hot rinse, you'll reduce the bleeding of hair color by about 50%. No need to take an icy shower, just lower the water temperature for your hair.
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Don't over-wash your locks. Regardless of color, it's better to wash your hair less often because its natural oils are what keep it healthy and shiny. And if you wash color-treated hair less frequently, you'll extend the color's vibrancy.
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Invest in a dry shampoo. If your roots get greasy by the evening and can't bear not washing your strands every day, a dry shampoo is a great alternative. It will hold you off on stripping your hair color.
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Get touch ups. Every couple of weeks, touch up the color and let it sit as long as you can. Since most bright shades are actually made from vegetable dyes, they don't damage your hair. If you can leave the dye on your hair all day before washing it out, your color will be that much brighter.
Beautylish Tip: The lighter your hair is before you add a bright color, the better. Bleach your hair as light as you can without damaging. (If you're not sure how to bleach, have a professional do it.)
Image courtesy of pinterest
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Amanda W.
Biolage is the best product I have used for color treated hair. I live by all these tips! evwry obe should. everyone who sees my hair asks if a just came from the salon. no matter how long outs been.
Feb 16, 2013
Princess Chezney S.
Ruby c. go to a salon! so many time I see people who come in who tried to lighten their hair them selves usually whatever they did causes more damage than just going to the salon in the first place! and if you mess your hair up at home it will most likely cost a lot to get it fixed!
Jan 22, 2013
Ruby C.
I am 13' I need some basic advice on dying hair without light blonde hair getting damaged.
Jan 22, 2013
Jooleed S.
add lil hair dye in your conditioner as well for an extra boost.
Aug 29, 2011
Keyry H.
I need to get my hair healthy before I decided to dye my hair, I want to have lilac streaks :)
Aug 24, 2011
Betty K.
what about silver grey hair .?I would never colour it.I love it this shade ,but would like to make it look brighter .Can you help?.
Aug 24, 2011
Brie W.
Aug 24, 2011
Yvonne T.
This is great advice. I think a sulfate free shampoo is probably one of the most important things here, as well as not washing your hair that often. I used to have suuuuuper bright red hair, and I wish I had known about some of these tips.
Aug 24, 2011
Krystal X.
i did the hair for this photo Krystal x kaos and Jennifer Eriksson took the photo and the model is Loo and the makeup artist is christian Ramirez
Aug 24, 2011
Jasmine P.
Aug 24, 2011
Onyx F.
I also highly recommend adding some of the color to your conditioner. I use 1 part color to 2 parts conditioner. You'll want to use gloves to put it on, but it's SO worth it. I use it every time I wash my hair and I never have to touch up any of the colors I use until it's time to do the roots.
Aug 24, 2011
Ainjulle G.
By the by.. no color but I do this stuff anywho to protect my curlies!!! Who'da thunk it!