Does Your Hair Color Last?

Once you have gotten your hair colored with your desired shade, the next thing you want to do is make your hair color last as long as possible. There are several things you can do to maximize the life of your newly colored locks and keep it looking  gorgeous and vibrant as long as possible. I have some ideas that may help you  extend the life of your color.
Select the hair coloring product that is most compatible with your life style.  If you don't have time to redo your  new growth every 4-5 weeks, you may want to select a hair color shade that is only 1-3 shades lighter than your natural color.  The closer you go to your natural hair color, the less your new growth will show as they grow out. When your new growth is less obvious, your hair color will last longer before you have to  touch it up. Always select the type of coloring product that is easiest to maintain or what your stylist thinks is best for you.
Apply a deep conditioning treatment to your hair a few days before coloring. The better conditioned your is, the easier the color will take and the longer it will last.
Color hair that has not been washed for one day.  The natural oils will assist in making the hair color  application more successful. The color will cling better to hair that is not dry.
Remember what I said about shampoos that have laurel-sulfate in them, they will strip some of your color out with each shampoo. Try some of the organic shampoos like the one I mentioned in my other blog.  At least use a shampoo for color treated hair.
Avoid exposing your colored hair to the sun or chlorine in swimming pools. The sun may fade your hair color and the chlorine will damage the color. If you are a blonde you may get a green tinge to your hair from the chlorine.
Use layered colors to prevent an overall faded color look. The advantage to applying layered color would be to have complimentary shades of darker and lighter colors which would reflect the light and would give your a multidimensional look.