How to make your hair color last longer

Whichever way you color your hair whither it is professionally or at home you want the color to last as long as possible. There are things that you can do yourself to help keep the color from fading.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. * When choosing a hair color chose one that is best compatible with your lifestyle. For instance if you are always on the go and seldom have time to dye your hair then choose a color that is close to your natural shade so that the roots will not show up as fast.

2. * Apply a deep conditioning treatment to your hair a few days before coloring to help moisturize your locks. The better condition that your hair is in the better the color will take to your hair.

3. * Do not apply color to freshly shampooed hair. You want to have your hair unshampooed for at least 24 hours before applying the color. Your natural oils will help to make the color application more successful.

4. * Use a color enhancing shampoo to help keep the color alive longer. These special shampoos for dyed hair help to keep your color looking great until the next time that you dye it.

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   * Try to avoid swimming in chlorine pools and long exposure to the sun. The sun can fade your hair as well as the chlorine.

6. * Keep your hair well conditioned to help the hair stay soft since dyeing it can dry it out. Conditioned hair holds color better than dry hair so make sure to condition regularly.

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   * Try washing your hair only every other day instead of every day. Washing your hair to much strips the natural oils that your hair produces and takes shine away as well as fades the color. If you have oily hair then try using baby powder to soak up the oils on the days you don't shampoo your hair.

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   * After you wash your hair try to rinse it with the coolest water you can take. Cold water helps close the cuticles and keep your color in so it last longer and will be shiner as well.

9. * Of course make sure that you choose the right kind of hair coloring product that you want. There are semi-permanent, demi-permanent or permanent, so check the box before you buy it to make sure its the one that you want.

10. I hope these tips are useful to you for helping keep in your color. I have used these tips for as long as I can remember when coloring my hair and they have always helped me!