Keep your hair color from fading

There are a number of ways to keep your hair color from fading. Professional hairstylist use the best in hair color. They also use products before the service to prepare the hair for the color, like a clarifying shampoo. This will remove anything in the hair that doesn't belong and prepare for the color service.This allows the color to penetrate deeper which will allow the color to last longer.Reds wash away quicker because the dye molecule is larger and has a harder time entering the cuticle.This in turn causes the color to escape quicker. Then immediately following hair color service, products can be used to stop the oxidation and any residual color that may have been left in hair. They may recommend that you wait a couple days to wash your hair. This allows the dye molecules to get settled in the hair.They should recommend hair care products that are color safe and with preserve your color. A hair masque or deep condition is recommended weekly. The hydration strengthens the strands making them less prone to environmental damage that causes color to fade. Hot water expands the cuticle allowing the color to escape so it is important to  rinse your hair is cooler water.

Even though you may do all that is recommended, keep in mind the water you use may contain chlorine which is washing your color down the drain. Think about installing a purifying shower head. You can get this at dermstore.com   
You also need to remember that the sun, tanning beds. ultraviolet lights break down the melanin or pigment by as much a 4 whole shades. Wear a scarf when you are outside. The salts in the beach water, the chlorine in the pools can also be hard on your hair color. Take the time to dampen your hair before entering pool or ocean water.

If you have any question, ask your hairstylist for the recommended products

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