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I am 18 years old. I had coloured a section of my hair red. However, the colour only lasted a month and now the entire section looks dull and bleached. What should I do? Please help.
Rusha, Calcutta
Chlorinated water, salt water, perspiration and the weather all conspire to fade coloured hair, particularly if it’s red. In the family of hair colours, red fades faster than others, so it requires special treatment. Taking precautions can help you not only extend the life of your colour but also prevent unnecessary damage to your hair.
Avoid washing your hair for 48 hours after getting your hair coloured. The delay makes certain that enough natural oils build up to help hold on to the colour. This helps it adhere to the hair shaft better and makes the colour last. Do not do hair treatments the day you have your hair coloured. Wash your hair with cold water if you really want your colour to last. Cold water also adds a great shine.
Don’t shampoo daily or your colour will fade quicker.
To preserve the red in your hair you will need a special shampoo as well as conditioner. If you begin to protect the colour with the first shampoo after colouring, you will keep that awesome red for the longest time possible. Stay away from thermal tools like curling irons, flat irons and blow dryers. They dry the hair out and aid in fading the colour. Dry your hair on a cooler temperature.
In addition to using a colour-protect shampoo and conditioner ask your colourist to try colour-depositing formulas once every fortnight between your re-touch appointments to keep your red looking fresh and healthy and to avoid dull and bleached out hair.
