How to Keep Hair Color from Fading

Let’s face it having your hair colored is expensive so you want to preserve the color and make it last as long as possible.  Here are some basic rules to keep your color looking fresh:

Basically the healthier your hair is, the longer your color will last.  Conditioning your hair and using deep conditioning treatments will keep your hair from looking dry and dull.

Skip the shampooing!  Shampooing your hair every day is a huge no-no!!  You will literally wash the money you spent getting your hair colored down the drain!  Wash your hair two to three times a week at the most.  You can still wet your hair in the shower and run conditioner through it everyday just don’t scrub hair with shampoo.  When you do shampoo, focus on the roots and nape of the neck where hair is the most oily.

Wear a hat!  I know it is November and you all are not thinking of sun bathing but when you are out in the sun you should wear a hat or use a hair product with SPF.  Sun Care Protective Hair Veil by Aveda is a great product to mist on your hair before hitting the beach.

Basically the rule of thumb is if you color your hair it is even more important to use products that promote healthy, moisturized hair.  Colored hair is already compromised and fragile because of the chemicals in hair color, so be sure to take the time to do deep conditioning treatments once a week and use the appropriate color safe shampoo and sun protective products.