Taking care of coloured hair

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Coloured Hair
Victor Duenas

Whether you have platinum blonde, brunette, black, red, or even blue hair, colored hair needs a little extra attention if you’re wanting your hair color to last long. Nothing is worse than spending big bucks at a hair salon for the newest trending color and then having it fade after a week due to not taking care of your mane. Wedding Affair brings to you some very important tips you should follow to make your hair colour last longer.

Wait a full 72 hrs before shampooing, after you colour your hair

When coloring hair, your cuticle layer is opened, making it easy for color to penetrate the hair shaft. When you wash your hair too soon after your appointment, the cuticle layer could still be open which then leads to your color being washed down the drain. It takes up to three days for the cuticle layer to fully close, so the longer you wait to shampoo your hair after you color your hair, the more time the color pigment will have to soak into the hair cuticle – which will help your color last longer in between salon visits.

Use a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner

Sodium laureth sulfate is a type of anionic detergent that is found in many personal care products. This ingredient is used to help produce a foaming effect when you use your shampoos and conditioners. By using sulfates, you run the risk of stripping your hair of its natural oils and moisture, which can then lead to stripping your beautiful colour treated hair. Try using a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair color from fading. L’oreal has great options for all hair types, so whether you have frizzy, curly, straight, or even thin hair, there is a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner option for all.

Coloured Hair
Tim Mossholder

Choose the right dyes

When you are coloring your hair, it is important to get good-quality dye and bleach so your hair does not get too damaged. If you are lifting color with bleach, ensure you get the right developer for your hair colour. For instance, using a 40 volume developer for blonde hair can end up frying it. If your hair is light, to begin with, pick a 20 or 30 volume developer. Use protecting products like Brazilian bond builder that will minimize damage while you are stripping your hair of color. With dyes, always choose ones that are free of harsh chemicals like ammonia.

Chop, Chop, Chop

It is always a good idea to trim your hair right after it has been through any kind of processing. Damage after colouring your hair is inevitable, and trimming off the ends keeps this damage from spreading. If you are transitioning from a dark brunette to a platinum blonde, be prepared to shear off a considerable amount of length. It’s important to get rid off the damage caused by coloured hair.

Rinse With Cool Water

Washing your hair with hot water causes the cuticles on the outer layer of your hair shaft to rise. This leads to loss of moisture and frizz. It also makes your hair more susceptible to damage. An effective way to avoid this is to always rinse your hair with cool water. Cool water seals your cuticles, controlling frizz and sealing the color in your hair shaft. If you cannot handle a cold shower, rinse your hair with some cool water after a lukewarm shower. Your coloured hair will thank you later.

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