Receiving a good color treatment can be expensive and laborious. It only makes sense to treat it as a bit of an investment. Let’s talk about the ways we can make the color last as long as possible and get the most bang for your buck.
Use specially formulated products made for color-treated hair.
There is a slew of different products out there for shampooing and conditioning hair. In this case, you’ll be wanting a formula that mentions color treatment or repair in the name.
Shower in cooler water.
While it might be relaxing to shower in scalding-hot water, it will dull and dry out your color-treated hair. Simply wash and rinse hair in lukewarm water to keep your color looking more vibrant for longer.
Use hair masks.
The right shampoo and conditioner will go a long way to help your color last, but a hair mask will take it a step further. The natural oils and lipids within will hydrate and nourish hair and help keep it healthier than conditioner alone.
Air dry instead of blow dry when you can.
As we’ve said, heat is not your color’s friend. You can lengthen the duration of your color by reducing the hair’s exposure to heat as often as possible. On days where you must use a blow dryer or iron, just be sure to start with a heat protectant.
Additionally, try to put your heat tools on the lowest setting that works to reduce damage.
