Tips For Making Red/Burgundy Hair Color Last Longer Without Fading.

Nov 13, 2013

Sable G.

Be prepared to invest. A red shampoo/conditioner is a good place to start. Only wash in tepid-cold water and try to keep washing at a minimum. if you enjoy washing your hair every/every other day; it's not for you. Also touch ups. It can get brutal on your hair so I personally always have back-up semi permanent dye when I finally do begin to lose color. You'll also want to invest in a really good heat protection spray and use any hot tools as little as possible also.

Nov 13, 2013

Sable G.

It's a lot of work and can get expensive if you actually want to keep a vibrant red.

Nov 13, 2013

Annmarie K.

Red is the hardest color to keep in the hair, even natural red heads fade. Invest in a good shampoo and conditioner...

Nov 13, 2013

Jennifer S.

Wash every few days with cold water and use a good shampoo and conditioner. Check Aveda products. They have a line specifically for red hair.

Nov 13, 2013

Grace K.

I agree with Princess! Red hair is very expensive lol. I redye my hair 2x a month and bleach my roots every 4 weeks. I also do hot oil treatments and deep condition like crazy because of all the bleach. Maintenance is a pain but dry shampoo will become your best friend. Like other ladies said cold water always and try using a sulfate free shampoo :)

Nov 13, 2013

Lily R.

Bed Head Color Goddess shampoo and conditioner

Nov 13, 2013

Mary T.

Princess said it all! And then Grace said the rest. Dry shampoo, sulfate free, wash once a week, cold water, hi maintenance. With funky colors it's redo time every two weeks and regular hair dye about once a month. And definitely lay off the hot tools and blow dryer, and all heat. no products with alcohol. Hairspray, gel ect. Not a color for the low maintenance types. I've had every color possible and I'm amazed I still have hair!

Nov 13, 2013

Annmarie K.

@princess you are so right. I've seen individuals leaving the salon with beautiful red hair then washing their hair with Suave.

Nov 13, 2013

Sable G.

Omg Annmarie, I just died a little inside! That's like HEARTBREAKING lol.

A lot of girlies don't realize what they're getting into. I personally researched red hair for like a week straight and I'm SO glad I did because it's honestly lots of upkeep and it sounds funny but red hair is seriously like an investment.

Like Grace said, I too touch my hair up a couple times (with some Manic Panic) then the roots every 4-6 weeks depending on how yours grow in. And you also need to invest in a good deep conditioner and again as Grace said, hot oil treatments can be a blessing.

Then on top of a color depositing shampoo I have another that's sulfate and paraben free that I mix my color deposit with sometimes because it doesn't always feel clean enough with just the deposit. And dry shampoo is a MUST, especially if you go to the gym and stuff.

Ling story short, keeping up your deep/rich/vibrant red is like a part time job you pay to do hahah. :)

Nov 13, 2013

Sable G.

@Mary I'm right there with you girl, how I have so much hair after years if changing my mind and experimenting with it is like a miracle in itself! I think this red is the longest I've stuck with a color in forever, theb again I've never dumped so much money to keep it up! Now I know how men feel with high maintenance girls...I feel like I owe my man something,  bwhahahaha.

Nov 13, 2013

Mandy M.

My stylist always used a demi permanent red as a base, then had me rinse and put the permanent red over the demi. It made my red last much longer.

Nov 14, 2013

Sable G.

Yeah that's why I use Manic Panic, it gives a really rich base without destroying your hair between the harsh dying, otherwise I'd probably have a head covered in red straw.

May 22, 2014

Emily J.

Bed Head Color Goddess shampoo and conditioner