I know changing hair color sounds fun and all. And it must be given how many of us have taken to this easy way to change our look. Yet it is not always a picnic. Because after the coloring comes the task of keeping your new found shade fresh.
The colors you choose affect how much of that you'll be stuck with. The further from your natural color you stray the more maintenance you can expect your hair will demand.
Any such maintenance begins with the final step of the coloring process. I'm talking about the conditioning. You won't want to skip that step. Since some of the conditioning products supplied will not only bake in the color but this is also your first opportunity to apply hair care first aid that will keep your hair from becoming dry and brittle.
Which brings us to worries about fading. Yes that stunning brunette shade is going to fade sooner than you'd like unless you do something about it.
The first thing to do after coloring is to not shampoo your hair for at least 24 hours. This gives the dye time to set. Then it's best not to wash your hair any more than you have to from there.
You can also slow down the fading process a bit more with this tidbit of "salon advice". Limit yourself to shampoo designed for color treated hair. Such formulations will keep the shafts of hair closed which works to prevent the color from "escaping".
In some cases it's also smart to use color depositing conditioner on your hair. Doing so can prolong the life of any color treatment by just slightly tinting the hair a bit with each application.
Or you can seal the cuticle. Some products do so to help prevent the color from washing away. Which helps your hair hold the new shade longer.
You also want to avoid volumizing products if you can. These tend to strip color faster.
Also shielding your hair from the sun helps too. Accomplish this by wearing a hat or using a color protecting styling product.
Another concern is what to do about the roots. For sure you want to remember to only touch up the roots. Otherwise your newly blonde hair will be straw dry in no time.
Here's a trick is to keep from damaging the previously treated hair. Apply color only to the half of the roots closest to the scalp. Then using just your fingertips lightly blend outward. This trick helps you avoid color bleed onto the portion of your hair that's already been colored.
You'll find that some touch up kits are even formulated to mimic color fade. Making it easy to match the color of your locks while camouflaging those bothersome roots in less than 15 minutes.
Is there a way to conceal those roots if you lack time to deal with them? You bet. Gray or not, if you go with a curlier or somewhat messier style you can hide them somewhat.
To believe you can prevent color fading totally is ridiculous. All shades will do so as the weeks pass. Even those from permanent dyes. Yet by following tips like these, you can minimize fade and prolong your new look as long as possible.
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