How to Shampoo Hair After Coloring

After dyeing you hair, you should wash and rinse to remove any residue. There are many shampoos and conditioners on the market made specifically for color-treated hair, but you must know how to use them for the products to be effective.

Instructions

1. Massage shampoo around the hairline before you wet your hair for washing. This prevents the color from staining your skin. Wipe off any excess color and shampoo immediately.

2. Rinse the color out with warm water until the water runs clear, which takes about 5 minutes.

3. Wash your hair after rinsing the color out with a color-safe shampoo, starting at the scalp and massaging thoroughly to remove any color residue. Continue to shampoo through the ends.

4. Run warm water over hair to remove the shampoo and any color that may remain. Check that the water runs clear.

5. Follow with a moisturizing conditioner. Let it sit on your hair for a few minutes.

6. Rinse the conditioner out with cool water. This closes the cuticle and helps the hair hold its new color longer.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear gloves when shampooing the color out of your hair, as it can stain your hands, especially if you use darker hair color.

• Color stains towels and counters, so wipe up any residue dye immediately.