How to Maintain the Health of Your Dyed Hair in 4 Easy Ways

Dyeing your hair can be fun and exciting but the excitement can die out fast if the health of your hair is not at an optimum level. Caring for dyed hair can be tedious but it will be worth the effort when you find yourself with healthy hair and long-lasting vivid colors. Here are some things you should remember when trying to maintain the health of your recently colored hair.

How to Maintain Your Dyed/ Coloured Hair

1. Use products formulated for coloured hair

Once you have colored your hair, whether by using hair coloring kits at home or getting it done by a professional, it is obvious that you want to color to stay vivid for as long as it can. Most hairstylists will share a tip to avoid washing your hair often, but if you live in a country with hot weather or if you sweat quite often, it is hard to hold back from washing your hair. If you really need to wash your hair after you have dyed it, try using a product that has been formulated specifically for dyed hair.

You can easily find shampoos and conditioners that are formulated for dyed hair, and they are not too expensive either. The key to choosing a good hair product for dyed hair is to get a sulfate-free one.

Sulfates contain salt and when used on hair, they can strip away the moisture which can cause the color to fade. If you are not sure about the shampoo or conditioner you have chosen, read the ingredient label on the back to determine if it is safe or not to use on your dyed hair.

2. Avoid using heat when washing and styling

When in the shower or bath, most of us will use warm water, but it is best to avoid using heat when cleansing when dealing with dyed hair. Hydration is key to keeping dyed hair healthy and long-lasting, but hot water and even warm water are not as hydrating as you think.

Hot water can cause the color to strip off much faster because it can dry out the hair. If you are planning on shampooing your hair, turn the temperature down so your hair will not dry out.

The same concept goes with drying and styling your hair. Avoid using high temperature when blow-drying your hair and avoid heat-styling as well. If you really must use heat for your hair, apply a heat protectant first. Get one that is also nourishing so that you can strengthen your hair while keeping it hydrated.

Also Read: Understanding What Causes Brittle Hair

3. Apply a hair mask or leave-in treatment once a week

Sometimes, avoiding heat and moisture-stripping products is not enough to keep your hair’s hydration level in check. That is why you should also invest in a hair mask and leave-in treatments so that you can provide more nourishment to your hair.

The masks and treatments are also great for repairing and strengthening the hair after the hair dyeing process.

Hair masks and treatments are easily available in the shampoo aisle of any supermarket and drug store. You can also prepare your own natural hair mask using a blend of nourishing ingredients.

Make sure to do a strand test first before putting the mix on your entire head because some ingredients might not be suitable for dyed hair.

4. Maintain a healthy diet

Maintaining the health of your hair is not just from the outside but also from the inside. Whatever you eat can affect the health of your hair and how it looks so if you have recently dyed your hair, you should start consuming food that is good for hair health.

Foods that are rich in iron and protein, like eggs and fish, help your scalp and hair by building strong keratin which strengthens hair. Keratin also improves the hair texture and stimulates growth so that your hair will look and feel stronger.

Also Read: 6 Overall Health Benefits of Vitamin C

Another thing you can do when maintaining a healthy diet for your hair is consuming supplements. While you can choose to only consume fresh food to get your vitamins and nutrients, it will take a longer time for your body to absorb it so try taking supplements instead. Some of the vitamins needed for hair include vitamin C and biotin.

Vitamin C helps your body to absorb the iron from food to build keratin while biotin helps to strengthen weak hair and improves its texture.

This was it for today, I hope you found these tips to Maintain the Health of Your Dyed Hair helpful. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below 🙂

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