Hair care for colored hair is very important. Bleached, dyed, and treated hair need some extra nurture and care. If you rock bold and funky hair colors but worry about your color fading, read on for hair care secrets that will help you take good care of your hair health.
Be careful with hair washing
Experts say you should wait 72 hours before washing your hair after coloring. Why? Because it takes up to three days for the cuticle layer to fully close, trapping the color molecules. So, postponing that first wash will help your color last longer. Make sure you use a shampoo and conditioner for colored hair. SuperPlex Keratin Bonder Shampoo is ideal for colored, bleached, and highlighted hair.
Occasionally replace shampoo with dry shampoo
Chemicals in hair colors make your hair vulnerable, so use a dry shampoo once a week instead to reduce washing your hair too frequently. Our favorite dry shampoo is the cult favorite Batiste dry shampoo. It’s the best combination of fair price and good quality.
Avoid hot styling tools after coloring your hair
Colored hair is vulnerable to heat, so avoid using a hairdryer. Instead, try to gently blot your hair with a towel and let it air-dry. When you want to use tools to straighten or curl your hair, apply a heat-protecting spray beforehand. The argan oil in HSI PROFESSIONAL Heat Protector will make your hair smooth, shiny, and strong. If your tools allow it, use the cooler settings to spare your hair.
Moisture-boost your hair ….often
Dyed hair tends to become dry and delicate, so treat it with conditioners specifically formulated for colored hair. This will help to create a protective barrier. You can also use a leave-in conditioner, hot oils, or a hair mask if your hair needs more nourishment. Chances are if you bleached your hair and you go out in the sun often, it needs it. A serum, oil, or shine spray can also help to boost shine in lackluster hair. Olaplex products are all the rage right now. Olaplex N6 will strengthen, hydrate, moisturize and speed up blow-dry times. Everyone claims to see a dramatic change after using their bonding products.
Don’t over-expose your hair to the sun
If you plan on spending time in the sun, always wear some protection. If you are not rocking a hat or bandana, use hair spray with SPF to keep your hair color from fading or turning lighter.
Don’t dry your colored hair with a regular towel
Using a traditional towel to dry out your wet-colored hair is the worst thing you can do. The coarse texture and dryness of a cotton or terry cloth towel can cause damage and breakage to your freshly colored hair. Switch up to a microfiber hair wrap instead. It will gently and quickly dry your hair and will help to prevent frizz and hair damage.
Use castor oil as a hair mask for colored hair
Organic Castor Oil is a natural source of fatty acids that nourish and moisturize the scalp and support healthy hair. Apply all over your colored hair as a leave-in mask for at least 20 minutes. You could also leave it on overnight. You will need to shampoo multiple times to get rid of the oil. For extra care, condition your hair with a conditioner 30 minutes before you take a shower.
Before coloring your hair use a clarifying shampoo
Clarifying shampoo is formulated specifically to trap those impurities and wash them away. It is an excellent addition to your hair care routine before coloring. This way the hair dye will apply smoothly and on a clean surface. The ACURE Curiously Clarifying Shampoo is 100 % vegan and removes buildup in a very gentle way. 
Avoid using hair gels, hair sprays, and hair mousse in your colored hair
Theсе hair styling products make color paler, especially if it is blonde. Use gels, waxes, mousses only on special occasions. The more of these products you put on, the drier your hair becomes. Be careful not to torture your mane with any fixing sprays and so on.
Use color preservatives between your hair coloring appointments
Professional brands have series designed specifically for blondes, brunettes, etc. For example, a restorative shampoo for blondes removes unwanted yellowing, giving a noble silver color. The Matrix purple shampoo is a good affordable option.
If you are a hair care enthusiast don’t forget to read our article on “Habits for strong and healthy hair”
I hope these tips help you in getting the shine back in your hair! Let us know which hair care habits you find help your hair the most!
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