Question: Got any suggestions to make my hair color last and last?
Who wouldn’t want their hair color to last longer? Besides it takes so little to lose the freshness and sheen. But that won’t be said of your hair once you have digested the following tips and tricks of the trade for achieving low maintenance hair color.
Trick #1: If you’re looking at highlights to give you that just back from the beach color go with lighter tones. And don’t have so many put in. This way your hair will look more naturally sun streaked plus you’ll also be able to hold off a couple of months before you have to see your colorist again.
Trick #2: Deep conditioning before you color also helps. And again after you color. The first will help get color consistency while the second conditioning treatment will smooth the cuticle and darken the shade.
Trick #3: If possible avoid volumizing products. These can be hard on color. A better idea is to reinvigorate the color with a color depositing shampoo. The pigments such products contain will help extend the life of your color, especially if you comb it in using a wide tooth comb.
Trick #4: To avoid exposing your hair to the chemicals every time you color seriously consider root touchups only.
Trick #5:Keep your hair’s exposure to the sun to a minimum. Hats or scarves, aside from being fashion accessories, are good for that. As is applying some type of sun screen for your hair that has UV protection built in.
Trick #6: At the beach or pool always don a swimming cap before going for a swim. Or to keep your hair from absorbing chlorine you can also keep a mix of conditioner, water and a spoonful of olive oil in a spray bottle. Mist your hair with this home remedy before diving in.
Finally, always be gentle with your colored hair. Do take care to use a wide toothed comb to comb it out. And blot wet hair dry gently (rather than rubbing) to prevent breakage.
Well, there you have it. Seven proven tricks to help you make your color last. With these ideas you should find your color will last longer and you’ll be making fewer visits to the salon.
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