Do you take special care of dyed hair? Check out some helpful hair care tips for dyed hair.
1. Do not hurry to wash with a shampoo
This is the most popular hair care advice. Do not rush to wash it with shampoo after painting. Some specialists advise you to wait between 48 and 72 hours before washing with shampoo. Others advise using the conditioner for the first 1-2 washings after painting. Why do you have to wait? The hair cuticle closes slowly and, if not completely closed, the color will flush and fade faster.
2. Use non-sulfate shampoo and conditioner
Sulfates are the foaming ingredients in shampoo and conditioner. However, they can be very harmful to the hair and skin because they wash away the natural fats from the hair. This not only dries it out but also makes it more vulnerable to environmental and lifestyle damage. Most hairdressers advise people with dyed hair to avoid sulfate shampoos and conditioners.
3. Do not bathe in hot water
As you wash your hair, the cuticle of the hair opens and this results in gradual flushing of the color. Therefore, you should avoid washing your hair with more harmful hot water and replace it with lukewarm water. Many even advise that the last rinse of the hair is cold water to speed up (albeit slightly) the process of closing the cuticle.
4. Protect your hair from straightening/curling
Using a hair mask or hair press also damages her color and shine. To reduce the damage that heat will cause, always use thermal protection products.
5. Do not over-wash
We have repeatedly talked about the harms of washing hair too often. On the one hand, this causes the sebum to be flushed and can result in excess fat and, as a result, the hair begins to grease even faster. On the other hand, any washing takes away from the brightness of the dyed hair for the reasons mentioned above.
6. Use specialized cosmetics for dyed hair
There is a reason for almost every brand to have its own series of care for dyed hair. It’s not just a marketing gimmick. This specialized cosmetic contains substances that retain the color of dyed hair and take care of its health.
7. Trim regularly
The healthier your hair is, the longer it will retain after coloring. Therefore, trim the edges every 6-8 weeks and always before painting. Beautiful hair is healthy hair.
8. Keep your hair out of the sun
The sun is one of the biggest enemies of dyed hair. If you want to keep the color longer, you must protect it the way you do with your skin. Use products that provide UV protection. Be sure to wear a hat on the beach in summer.
