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Did you just get a fresh color job? Of course you did, it is Summer time, well almost, so maybe color is still on your agenda for this year and you have not taken the plunge yet.
If you are still thinking about it or if you have already committed to your color then this post is a great one for you to read.
Once you head to the salon and get your color, the onus is now on you to keep your color as long as you can because if you got it professionally done, chances are you paid a pretty penny for it.
Here is what you need to do to maintain your Summer color once you get it:
1. Do not shampoo your hair too often
I have a serious problem with this because to be quite honest if you have a scalp that is prone to build up then shampooing your hair weekly or ‘often’ is a must.
What you have to do is focus on your scalp and shampoo your hair very quickly to avoid your color fading. There really is no getting around it though, shampoo will fade your color and that is just a fact.
2. Do not wash your hair right after you get your color done
We advise that when you finally get your color wait for the pigment to settle before washing your hair. The idea here is to allow your cuticles to lay flat sealing the pigment in. If you jump in the shower right after you get the color done you will end up losing a lot of dye. (wait 72 hours)
3. Washing your hair with hot water
Hot water of very warm water would open up the cuticles in your hair strand and release more dye into your shower than you probably want.
The best thing to do is rinse your hair in luke warm to cold water, this preserves the color and keeps it from fading.
4. Avoid hard water
Hard water should be avoided at all costs anyway, but if you live in an area that is known for hard water and you must use it to wash your hair your color will become dull over time.
Invest in a shower filter; you will need one, and if you need to know which ones to purchase, read this post.
5. Use sulfate free shampoo’s
Sulfates strip your hair of moisture and it will also strip your color away as well. Using a sulfate free shampoo will do the job of cleansing your scalp but you wont have to worry about your hair being stripped of its color and its moisture.
6. Pre poo
When you pre poo with oils it helps to protect the strand from the harsh effects of shampoo as well, so doing a hot oil treatment before cleansing is a great idea for preserving hair color.
7. Use a color depositing conditioner
These conditioners can help to preserve your color more than you would if you just used regular conditioner. Your color will not be first day vibrant but it will at least last a little longer than it would normally.
We have a few suggestions for you to try Aveda Clove Conditioner for those of you with lighter shades or medium browns. Then there is Joico Color Infuse Red Conditioner for our red heads!
8. Avoid the sun
Sun damage is real ya’ll especially in the warmer months but also in the Winter. Not only can the sun damage your hair, it can fade your color as well.
The best option is to wear a hat when you plan to have a day out in the sun, and wear sunscreen on your hair. There are a number of products to choose from on the market for sun protection, Paul Mitchel has a sun protecting product you can try as well as Aveda.
However if you prefer a more natural approach to sunscreen you should read this post that lists the top 7 natural oils that have SPF in them.
Touching things up
Just a note on touching up your roots because many of us like to do this when our color starts to grow out and we want to avoid having two toned hair. If you are using a touch up product on your hair that can be matched perfectly to your color then touching up might help to extend your color.
However using a box color to touch up salon color is a big no no because the chances of you matching is next to impossible.
Your best bet is to go to the salon and ask them to touch up your roots for you so that you can extend the life of the color you have.
Our number one rule despite the need to have fun with our hair is never to sacrifice the health of your hair for the sake of preserving a chemical job. This means that if you need to keep your scalp clean then you have to do what you have to do. If your hair has build up and needs to be clarified you have to clarify regardless of if your color fades or not.
Comment below and let us know if you plan to color your hair this Summer!
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