Coloured Hair: Follow these tips to take care of it

Colouring your hair can be exciting at times. You get to experiment a lot with your looks and your new hair colour also adds that little charm to your personality. But not many women prefer colouring their hair because the idea of toying with their hair makes them a bit nervous. And this is because they think that colouring will damage their hair. But the truth is that colouring can only damage your hair if you don't take care of it. 

If you are planning to get your hair coloured or have coloured your hair recently, then you must try these hacks to keep your hair nourished and hydrated. These hacks will help your hair to keep its shine, and will not let the roots damage by any means. 

Choose the right product:

Freshly coloured hair can be easily damaged if you don't take care of it. To ensure that colour lasts long, you should choose the right colour-protecting products that'll help your hair stay healthy. Colour-protecting shampoos and conditioners form a shielding layer over the hair shaft, which keeps the colour from bleeding. And if you are planning to invest in one, then forget to buy sulfate-free shampoo. They are always a good option because they do not strip away the natural oils from your hair.

Reduce your hair washes:

Colour fades off easily when you wash your hair frequently. So to make your hair colour last longer, try washing your hair less frequently. If you wash your thrice a week, try cutting it down to twice a week. It'll help the colour last longer and will preserve the natural oils produced by your scalp that nourish your hair.

Use cold water to wash your hair:

Washing your hair with hot water leads to moisture loss and frizz. So to avoid this rinse your hair with cool water. Cool water seals your cuticles, controlling frizz and sealing the colour in your hair shaft. 

Invest in a dry shampoo:

When you don't wash your hair with shampoo, using the dry shampoo is a good idea. It makes you feel fresh and hydrates your hair thoroughly. 

Nourish your hair with protein:

Another minor side effect that comes with colouring your hair is the protein damage it goes through. If your hair feels a bit mushy when it's wet then that means that it needs protein. You can apply protein masks once a week to maintain the natural oil and shine of your hair. You can make a simple hair mask of eggs and 2tbsp of mayonnaise at your home. Just mix them well, apply it on your hair and leave it for 45 minutes. 

Trim your hair:

Your hair is prone to much more damage after colouring. To main hair health, you should consider trimming your hair every 6-8 weeks. It will also help prevent splits and breakage.

Hydrate your hair:

Moisture loss and dryness are common after-effects of hair colouring. Hydrate your hair with conditioning treatments to get rid of this problem. Include co-washing, oiling, and hair packs with conditioning elements like avocados, bananas, honey, coconut milk, vitamin E oil, and aloe vera gel.