Things You Shouldn't Do After Coloring Hair

Things You Shouldn't Do After Coloring Hair

Lay Off the Chemicals

One of the most important things to remember after coloring your hair is not to overexpose it to too many chemicals. “Anything from hairspray and styling products with alcohol to too much blow-drying can all contribute to color fading.” The chemicals found in styling products open up the cuticle allowing the color to slip out.

Don’t Wash Your Hair (At First)

 Avoid washing your hair for the first 48 hours after color. “Color oxidizes during this time. The first day after you’ve colored your hair, the color slowly seeps into the natural pigments of your hair and the pigments settle overnight. By the second day, the color strengthens as the pigments lock themselves together as oxygen in the air stabilizes the color.” That’s why you don’t want to wash it—if you do, you’re lifting the color right out of your hair.

Steer Clear of Chlorine

Outen compares the chlorine in swimming pools like Kryptonite to color. Make sure to keep your hair protected whenever you’re outside with a good hat and sun-protecting hair products.

Stay Away From Heat

Heat-based styling tools won’t do anything good to your color, especially when you couple it with products. Try to avoid using volumizers, mousse, hairsprays, and even gels with high heat for long periods of time. The hair is too vulnerable and easily damaged.