10 Ways To Avoid Hair Color Fading
Here are 10 ways to avoid hair color fading:
- Use a sulfate-free shampoo: Sulfates can strip hair color, so using a sulfate-free shampoo can help prevent fading.
- Wash your hair less often: The more you wash your hair, the faster the color will fade. Try to go as long as possible between washes.
- Use cool water: Hot water can open up hair cuticles and cause color to fade more quickly. Rinse your hair with cool water to help seal the cuticles and lock in color.
- Use a color-protecting conditioner: Look for a conditioner specifically designed for color-treated hair to help lock in moisture and prevent fading.
- Avoid heat styling: Heat styling tools like flat irons and curling wands can cause color to fade more quickly. Try to limit your use of these tools, or use them on a lower heat setting.
- Use a heat protectant spray: If you do need to use heat styling tools, use a heat protectant spray to help prevent damage and color fading.
- Protect your hair from the sun: UV rays from the sun can cause hair color to fade. Wear a hat or use a leave-in conditioner with UV protection to help protect your hair.
- Avoid chlorine: Chlorine in swimming pools can cause hair color to fade. If you do swim, wear a swim cap or use a clarifying shampoo after swimming to remove any chlorine from your hair.
- Get regular touch-ups: As your hair grows, the color at the roots can become more noticeable, so it’s important to get regular touch-ups to keep your color looking fresh.
- Use a color-depositing shampoo: To help maintain your hair color between salon visits, use a color-depositing shampoo to refresh your color and prevent fading.
By following these tips, you can help extend the life of your hair color and keep it looking vibrant and fresh for as long as possible.
