Hair Care: THESE tips can make your hair colour last long

Hair colouring is something that we all love to try at least once. Be it getting some streaks done, or getting the hair highlighted - we love to experiment with new colours when it comes to our hair. Not only for the colours, but some people love to colour their hair for the trends. A while ago, the red colour was in, so many people tried to rock the red hair. The hair colour surely looks nice, but there's only one problem with it. And the problem is that it doesn't last long. 

Hair colours usually start fading away after a couple of months and hence most of us don't consider colouring our hair because of this very reason. And getting a touch up now and then cannot be an option since that damages the hair. So if you're struggling to maintain the colour, then read below to find out some tips that'll help your hair colour last longer. 

Don't wash your hair with hot water:

Hot water, in general, is bad for your hair since it can not only dries out your scalp, but can also decrease the life of your hair colour. It's always better to wash your hair with normal water, towel dry, condition, then rinse with the coldest water to seal the cuticle shut. It helps you with longer-lasting colour, keeping your locks hydrated. 

Avoid using hot tools:

Hot tools like straighteners, dryer, not only fade colours but also make hair dry. Keep your hair away from heated tools as much as possible. Use the blow dryer on cold setting, if at all you need to use the heated tool. 

Protect your hair while swimming:

Chlorine in the pool has a bleaching effect on the hair which can strip of the dye. So before entering the pool don't forget to wear a shower cap to avoid chlorinated water touching your hair. 

Use the right hair care products:

Using right hair care products for coloured hair is quite important. These colour-protect formulas make sure that the colours don’t fade and the least amount of damage is done to the hair. So, refrain from buying products that are not suitable for coloured hair and invest in good quality products only. 

Avoid frequent hair wash:

Everyone loves to have a clean hair, but people with coloured hair should think before washing hair regularly. Since shampoo strips, the colour of your hair so cut down on shampooing as much as you can and turn to products like dry shampoo to protect your hair from getting dirty.

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DISCLAIMER: These tips and tricks are advised based on research and easy accessibility. However, it is always advised to consult a doctor or to do a patch test before using them to avoid allergic reactions.