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Step 1
Use color enhancing shampoos and conditioners. Most hair care and cosmetics companies offer special shampoos, conditioners and styling products for color treated hair. Some manufacturers even sell products formulated specifically for bottle blondes.
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Step 2
Stay out of the sun. Too much sunshine can oxidize coloring and leave hair frazzled and dry. To make coloring last, condition hair or use a moisturizing balm before going out in the sun for long periods. Excess wind makes hair brittle as well, so keep hair covered when outside during inclement weather.
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Step 3
Cut your hair. Trim your locks regularly to eliminate dry, unkempt ends and keep your hair color looking fresh.
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Step 4
Stick to warm water in the shower. Hot water dulls hair color and can send you back to the salon sooner.
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Step 5
Customize your color enhancer. Ask your colorist to prepare a conditioner for your exact color and tone. It's slightly more expensive than store conditioners, but protects coloring longer.
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Step 6
Take advantage of a leave-in conditioner. Apply between shampoos to make color last. These conditioners soak into the hair to revitalize coloring and stay in longer than a few minutes like regular conditioning treatments.
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Step 7
Wash hair thoroughly to get rid of styling product residue. Do this on a regular basis and make sure to do it the day before going to the salon or touching up hair color.
