Summer is here and it's smoking HOT! That means hours spent outdoors doing things we love like basking our luscious locks under the warm summer sunshine. If baking your new color doesn't sound so lovely then have no fear; my 5 summer hair color survival tips will guarantee your hair color will stay looking fabulous while you sweat it out or even after a dip in the pool. Brave those sizzling summer rays looking super chic while you do!!
After Color Haircare Tips
Lock In Your Color
Your professional colorist should perform a treatment after your color service that contains liquid Keratin or some types of lipids to seal and lock down the cuticle of your hair. Most colorists will recommend hair color locking sprays or a similar product that you can use at home to maintain that "just walked out of a salon" look.3 Days to Shampoo
Another solution to keeping that summer hair color fresh and bright is to wait at least 3 days to wash and condition your hair after your colorist perform a service. I recommend 3 days to my clients for this reason: hair color is designed to lift the hair cuticle and deposit color molecule. If it is lightened, pigment is removed which causes changes to the structure of your hair. Washing too soon after a color service or frequent washings in general, removes large amounts of color and leaves your hair feeling dry, damaged, and lifeless.At Home Color Care
In order to maintain your hot new color, you need to take care of your hair at home using a colorist recommended color care shampoo and conditioner. Every great color line has hair care products which compliment their color line. These products contain special ingredients that help control the amount of color that is released with each wash. Never use volumizing shampoos on color treated hair. They strip the cuticle removing natural oils - releasing your fresh color! Always shampoo your hair with your color care shampoo and rinse with a color care conditioner thoroughly after a dip in the pool or spa.
Cover Up Those Tresses
Hats are so chic and glamorous this summer! Find your favorite fit, whether it is a baseball cap, cowboy hat, or one with a floppy wide brim. There are so many options that will flatter your style while protecting your head, neck, and hair. While most hats are capable of protecting your skin and hair, some are specifically designed to shield your head and face from damaging UV rays, providing maximum shade and blocking almost all UV rays keeping you fashionably cool!
Back off the Heat
The overuse of thermal styling tools such as blow dryers, curling, and straightening irons rob your hair of its freshly colored look and natural oils. Summer is the time to back off the heat. Wear it up in a bun or braid, or smooth some gel throughout for a sexy beach look, or show off what your mother gave you by going natural! If you absolutely say "NO" to that, then at least minimize the amount of heat styling you do to your hair everyday.
Definitely give these 5 summer hair care survival tips a try and you will definitely be saying, "Ooh La La," because your hair will look THAT good all summer long!
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