Your color is still fading - why??

I know you hear us hair dressers talk about making sure you have the right shampoo to make your color last, but are you still noticing a fast fade? Don’t worry, you absolutely bought the right shampoo, but the other color fading culprits are in your daily routine and you may not even know it!

Your Thermal Tools = Culprit 1

We love a beautiful head of curls or a straight-hair beauty, but whether you’re using a flat iron from a big box store or an expensive hair wrap, both can contribute to your color fading faster. Before you use your thermal tool it's very important to use some sort of heat protector. They come in a few different types like aerosol, cream, sprays, and oils, so it's all about finding the right one for you. Adjusting the temperature on your tool to your hair type and going slow and steady in small sections is the way to go. I like to recommend 350-370 degrees for people with straight/slight wave/loose curl, hair. For people with ringlets or tight curls, I recommend 370-380 degrees.

The Sun = Culprit 2

The spring and summer are the time to be outdoors. And to extend your color too! Whether you’re enjoying some time swimming in the water or reading a book on your sunny back porch, apply that heat protectant! I always like to say it's sunscreen for your hair. We protect our skin from the sun, so why not our hair and scalp too? 

Hot Water = Culprit 3

We love the way the warm water feels on our skin, but the genetic make up in our hair doesn’t! When you get down to the science of a single hair strand, you’ll understand why cool/cold water is the way to go. The way I like to explain the hair cuticles are like shingles on a roof. When warm water hits the shingles, they raise and open up letting all your color out. Cool water closes those shingles and traps the color in for longer. Cold water can be uncomfortable but science doesn’t lie! 

Our three culprits, when working together, create the biggest color crime. Let’s extend your beautiful semi/demi, temporary, or permanent color with these small changes!