Coloring is often accompanied by problems such as color not lasting long and hair damage. However, these problems can be improved simply by being careful about how you shampoo your hair after coloring.
Here, we explain tips for making coloring last longer and hair care after coloring.
Do not shampoo on the day of coloring
If you want your coloring to last longer, avoid shampooing on the day of coloring. The coloring agent has left the cuticle open to protect the hair, and shampooing will wash out the dye that has been put into the hair.
In addition, an open cuticle means that the hair is not protected. Not only will this cause the color to fade, but it will also cause damage to the hair. Therefore, be careful not to shampoo for 24 hours.
Tips for shampooing after coloring
Even after 24 hours have passed since coloring, hair care should be taken carefully for about a week, as color tends to fade easily. Washing with hot water tends to open cuticles, causing color fading and hair damage; use lukewarm water of about 38 degrees Celsius and rub gently.
Also, while leaving shampoo and treatment products on your hair is of course bad for your hair, it is also not a good idea to rinse your hair roughly, which can damage your scalp. Rinse gently, as if you were spending twice the amount of time washing your hair.
When wiping off water with a towel, be gentler than usual. It is important to towel dry your hair as if you are pinching it, as rubbing each other with the cuticles open can damage the hair.
Use warm and cool air to gently blow dry your hair.
Avoid allowing hair to dry naturally after coloring. Wet hair is more susceptible to damage and bacteria growth. However, on the other hand, using a hair dryer to dry hair too much can damage hair and accelerate color fading.
Always use a hair dryer at least 15 cm away from the hair. It is important for hair care to apply the dryer quickly from the root to the tip of the hair, not from the tip of the hair. Also, be careful not to keep the wind blowing on the same part of the hair.
After drying to a certain extent, switch to cold air to finish the process. Drying hair with only warm air can cause damage, so be sure to use cold air at the end.
It is also important to choose a shampoo for coloring
It is also important to use shampoos that work to prevent color fading. Shampoos with strong detergent power will accelerate color fading after coloring.
Considering that the coloring agent is alkaline and the cuticles are open, a mildly acidic shampoo is effective. Shampoos containing anti-fading agents are also available at beauty salons.
After coloring, hair is inevitably damaged. In order to make the dyed color last as long as possible and to minimize hair damage, take extra care in hair care after coloring.