It\u2019s important to note that hair color begins to fade four to six4-6 weeks after first getting it dyed. This is true for most hair colors, though Lauren Paglionico, master colorist and founder of Lrn Beauty<\/a>, says using a box dye moves up the timeline.<\/p> \u201cBox color is not formulated as professional color. It is very concentrated and high in ammonia, which can be damaging to the cuticle,\u201d says Paglionico, adding that darker hues\u2014like black and brown\u2014are the hardest to get out. \u201cIt\u2019s key that hair color be customized as everyone has different needs due to their hair type and chosen color.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next time you decide to switch up your hair color, consider getting balayage<\/a>\u2014a great option for those who are low-maintenance when it comes to haircare.<\/p> \u201cSome people who have balayage only have to color their hair once or twice a year,\u201d says Paglionico, adding: \u201cThe best way to extend your balayage is to use a hydrating, color safe shampoo<\/a> and conditioner<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI tell my clients to try to avoid cleansing their freshly-colored hair for at least three days. This helps the color really settle into your strands and minimizes washout,\u201d says Candy Diaz, a New York City stylist. Diaz also says you should try to wash hair<\/a> as infrequently as possible\u2014period\u2014to extend the life of your color, as there is unavoidable fading every time your hair is cleansed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A foolproof way to avoid washing your hair post-dye is by incorporating dry shampoo<\/a> into your nighttime routine.\u00a0<\/p> \u201cUsing dry shampoo before bed is something I often tell my clients that are hot sleepers,\u201d says Nicolette Rauchet, hairstylist at Lrn Beauty. \u201cDry shampoo is meant to prevent the build up of oil that leads to greasy hair<\/a>. Moisture and sweat that accumulates while sleeping can make even clean hair look and feel greasy. So, using a dry shampoo can mitigate that problem.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen you finally do shampoo your hair, be certain you\u2019re using only shampoos and conditioners for color-treated hair<\/a>, which are typically gentler and less likely to strip out color molecules,\u201d explains Diaz. At Prose, we skip sulfates<\/a> in all of our shampoos because they\u2019ve been shown to accelerate color fading\u2014and we create formulas for colored hair with a cocktail of oat oil<\/a> and sunflower oil<\/a> to help lock in your new color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1.\u00a0 Heading to the salon? Consider balayage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Hold off on shampooing as long as you can<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Use dry shampoo before bed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Be picky about your hair products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The benefits of sulfate-free hair care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n