7 Ways To Stop Colour Fade In Its Tracks
There's nothing better than vibrant salon-fresh colour. But does permanent hair colour fade? Unfortunately yes. Without the correct maintenance, salon colour can fade quickly, leaving your hair a less ideal shade and your wallet disappointed.
So, whether you're battling colour fade or that dreaded brassy tinge, this guide will show you eight simple yet effective ways to keep your colour lush for longer.
Ready to maintain that salon-fresh confidence? Let's dive in!
Say Goodbye to Faded Hair with These Tips
1. Hydrate Your Locks
If you’re wondering why is my hair colour is fading after one week? Then this could be the answer. Moisturising and keeping your locks hydrated is vital to keeping your newly coloured hair from fading. Dry coloured hair tends to fade more easily. To prevent this, use a conditioning hair mask that will give your hair the moisture and hydration it deserves.
Pro Tip: Apply a conditioning mask to the ends of your locks after shampooing once a week to keep it healthy.
2. Use Heat Tools That Are Designed To Protect Your Hair
How not to make hair dye fade faster? Using heat tools that are designed with features to protect hair will help your colour last longer. These features are built to help protect your locks from any damage, which also means they can hold colour for longer. Features such as ceramic tourmaline technology and digital sensors help protect your locks from any excess heat.
3. Embrace Cold Rinses
No one really likes to have a cold shower! But your coloured hair will thank you for it! Rinsing with cold water will keep the hair cuticle closed so that the colour doesn’t fade. It also helps remove any excess product without stripping away your natural oils on your scalp. Cold water rinses can also help promote shiny and smooth hair because the cuticles are closed, the cells would lay more smoothly making light reflect better off your locks.
4. Don’t Skip Sun Protection
The sun’s rays can fade your hair colour by penetrating the cuticle of the hair. This causes the hair colour to bleach or oxidize. To prevent this, look into using a hair sunscreen that will not only protect your hair colour but also your locks from any damage of the sun’s rays.
5. Apply A Gloss
To extend the life of your hair colour look into using a hair gloss. A hair gloss will add a great dose of shine and also keep your hair colour looking vibrant. Glosses will last longer because they penetrate your hair cuticle and help promote shine to the locks too. You can visit your local hairdresser to get this done or do it yourself at home.
6. Avoid Washing Your Hair Often
If you like washing your hair every day, consider looking into investing in dry shampoo. Washing your hair too often can strip your locks of their natural oils (which is needed to keep your hair moisturised) and dim your hair colour, which means the money you’ve spent will literally go down the drain!
7. Invest in Sulphate-free Products
When it comes to maintaining vibrant colour, your shampoo and conditioner matter more than you think. Sulphates, commonly found in many haircare products, can strip your hair of its natural oils and cause your colour to fade faster. Instead, opt for sulphate-free, colour-safe shampoos and conditioners specifically formulated to protect dyed hair. These products are gentler on your locks and help preserve the vibrancy of your salon-fresh shade for longer.
Pro Tip: Look for products enriched with nourishing ingredients like argan oil or keratin to keep your hair smooth, hydrated, and protected from fading.
Show Off Your New Colour With A New Style
If you’ve just invested in hair colour you love, don’t feel shy about showing it off! We have so many different stylers, dryers & straighteners that are fantastic for hairstyles to show off your new colour.
Need help? Check out this: tips and tricks for keeping your coloured hair, or head to our blog for more tips, easy-to-follow tutorials, and all things hair!
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