6 Remedies To Make Hair Color Last Longer

Coloring your hair has become a major trend, with social media showing just how popular it is! The rise of home-grown, vegan, and cruelty-free brands is contributing to the increasing number of people experimenting with vibrant, funky hair colors.

However, hair dye typically fades within 15 to 30 days of application. No one wants to reapply color every two weeks, so it's crucial to make your hair color last longer.

Frequent coloring can weaken your hair, lead to dryness, and cause hair fall. To minimize these issues, it's essential to protect your hair dye and allow your hair time to recover between colorings.

Taking extra care of your hair will help maintain the dye's longevity and keep your hair healthy.

# Wait Before Showering

To ensure the dye fully sets, avoid shampooing your hair for at least 24 hours. Instead, you can rinse your hair with cool water and gently rub your scalp with your fingertips to achieve a clean feeling without risking color loss. Even with a thorough scrub, you can cleanse your hair and scalp without affecting the dye.

# Avoid Hot Water

Hot water can cause your hair color to fade quickly by loosening dye molecules, which are then washed away. Opt for cooler water to help preserve your color.

# Limit Hair Washing

Wash your hair no more than once a week to prevent color fading and drying. Frequent washing can weaken the color's bond with your hair, leading to faster color loss.

# Minimize Coloring Frequency

It's best to wait at least six months between colorings. Frequent dyeing can weaken your hair and increase the risk of breakage.

# Deep Condition Regularly

To help prevent color fading, apply a deep conditioning treatment once a week. Distribute the conditioner from roots to ends, leave it on for 30 minutes with a shower cap, and rinse with cold water. Many chemical-free, cruelty-free Indian brands offer conditioners designed specifically for colored hair.

# Avoid Heat Styling

Refrain from using hot curling irons or blow dryers on dyed hair. Heat can cause damage and accelerate color fading.