Hacks to keep your hair colour game strong HAIR By Kalwyna Rathod

Let’s face it, salon-perfect hair colour doesn’t last for as long as we’d want it to. A few weeks into the colour application and you start seeing signs of fading! That being said, you don’t have to simply wait for the inevitable to strike. Use these hacks to keep your hair colour to stay put for a little longer.

Wait to shampoo
Always wait for a full 72 hours after colouring your hair before you shampoo it. This allows your hair cuticle enough time to close, making your colour last longer. Thereafter, try to fit in as many days as possible between hair washes. That’s because shampooing not only gets grime off but also strips your hair of natural oils and dislodges colour molecules. If your hair tends to become greasy, use a dry shampoo at the roots.

Shampoo right
When you do wash your hair, use a sulphate-free shampoo or one that is meant for coloured hair. Go a step further and use filtered water to wash your tresses. This will limit the amount of chlorine and minerals reaching your hair and will keep the hair colour from fading. Most importantly, avoid hot showers as they open up the hair cuticle, releasing moisture and hair colour.

Reverse wash
While conditioning after shampooing is the norm, go for the reverse wash system to keep hair colour locked in. Condition your hair, rinse, shampoo, and rinse! This way, you reinforce the protective layer of your hair, preventing colour molecules from washing out.

Protect your hair
Wear a hat or bandana every time you step out in the sun to prevent colour from fading. Prevent hair colour from seeping out when you hit the pool by simply rubbing coconut oil into your hair. Avoid heat when styling your hair as much as you can. If you need to apply heat, use lower temperature settings, and always use a heat protectant product first.

Stretch mileage
Opt for balayage or ombre as these hair colour styles work with natural hair growth patterns, meaning your hair will continue looking gorgeous even as it grows. A semi-permanent way to enhance existing hair colour is to glaze your hair. Glazing will add much-needed shine to your hair, making the hair colour look vibrant and as good as new.

Source : femina