You may love having bright red hair, but hate the fact that the color fades so quickly. It’s true that red hair dye does fade particularly fast – the molecules in red pigment are very small, meaning that although they’re able to penetrate the hair shaft quite easily, they’re also hard for your hair to hang onto. This means that red is always going to be a hair color that’s hard to maintain, but you don’t need to give up on the idea of beautiful red locks. Following a few tips can really help to make your color last that bit longer.
With every shampoo and wash your red hair dye will fade that bit more, especially so if you have used a tint or natural hair dye that has coated the hair rather than penetrating it. Don’t over wash your hair after coloring , only give it a shampoo as it needs it to avoid prematurely fading your red hair dye.
When you do wash your hair, make sure you pick a gentle moisturising shampoo – you could try a shampoo formulated for colored hair that will strip as little color as possible. Also try to use cool or warm water rather than hot – heat opens up the hair’s cuticle, allowing those red molecules to escape more easily, whereas a final rinse in cold water will close up the cuticle, leaving your hair looking smooth and shiny.
Strong sunlight and heat can both fade and lighten hair color, so if you want to hang on to your red hair then try to cover up your locks if you’ll be out in bright sunlight for extended periods of time. Also remember to protect your hair with specially formulated sprays and products when you use heated tools like hair straighteners and hairdryers.
There are a variety of hair color sealing products available on the market that claim to lock moisture and color into your hair, extending your hair color’s life. You could also try using a pigmented shampoo to keep your red hair looking fresh and vibrant between visits to the salon. These can add and build up a subtle wash of color and are applied easily as shampoos, just be careful to make sure that you pick a red tone that matches your dye, whether it has a blue or copper base tone.
Unfortunately there’s no miracle that can stop your red hair dye from fading, but following these simple tips can at least slow down the inevitable fading and keep your red hair looking fresh and bright for longer.
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