- Choose hair cleansing products for after-color treatment
For your newly colored hair color to last, you need to use a cleansing product developed specifically for after-color care. These products will lock in color and give you soft, shiny hair. It’s better to pick products without sulfates and parabens as they are gentle on the hair. Also, shampoos enriched with moisturizers and UV filters are especially good for color-treated and uncolored hair.
For those with bleached hair, some products contain a purple factor that can help maintain a bright, non-tinted blonde tone and prevent the hair color from turning brassy.
- Control the frequency of shampooing
Professional hair stylists usually recommend that hair should not be washed within the first three days after coloring to allow the dye to fix the color in the strands. Therefore, try to schedule your hair coloring on days when you don’t need an elaborate hairstyle.
Reducing the frequency of shampooing not only helps to maintain the color, but also reduces damage to the hair. Even if you use shampoo products designed for colored hair, controlling the number of times you shampoo your hair to two or three times a week can be very beneficial. On days when you don’t wash your hair, a dry shampoo spray can help absorb excess oils.
- Rinse with cold water
Cold water helps seal the epidermal layer of the hair and protects the color after dyeing. Avoid using hot water as it can strip away pigment and affect hair color.
- Reduce chemical treatments and hot air blow-drying.
Try to minimize the use of all types of curling irons, straighteners and other heat styling tools, which can be very damaging to fragile post-color hair. If you have to use them, make sure your hair is completely dry and use a thermal spray to minimize heat damage.
- Protect your hair from UV rays
Use hair care products formulated with UV protection or wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect your hair from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays.
- Avoid contact with chlorine
Chlorine water can cause colored hair to turn green and should be kept away from chlorinated pools as much as possible. If your hair color is really affected, try using a mixture of baking soda and purple shampoo on your hair to neutralize the green color.
- Use Semi-Permanent Hair Color for Color Touch-Ups
If you need to replenish your color, prioritize the use of semi-permanent hair dyes; they are gentler and less damaging to your hair. At the same time, reducing the frequency of shampooing can also prolong the coloring effect.
These are some daily tips for after-color care, hope it will help you to maintain your hair.
