Got Color? Proper Washing Tips to Maintain Perfection

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Breaking news—you’re probably shampooing your colored hair all wrong. Although this sounds crazy because you’ve been shampooing and conditioning your hair since before you can remember—it’s true! As your trusted beauty salon in Northbridge, we’re here to set the record straight and help you keep that beautifully colored head of hair looking it’s best!

 

 

Step 1: Rinsing

The simplest act of rinsing your hair in the shower matters when it comes to long-lasting color!

 

The Colder, The Better

 

Before shampooing, wet your hair with luke-warm or cold water. Hot water opens the hair cuticles allowing your color to escape! Furthermore, if you have multiple colors in your hair, if using hot water, you’re increasing the chances of the colors bleeding into each other.

 

 

Step 2: Shampooing

 

Products Matter

Proper shampooing right starts with the right product. The most important thing, especially when working with color-treated hair, is to use a sulfate-free shampoo. This is because of Sulfates and alcohol strip the hair of moisture, which is one of the primary causes of faded color.

 

 

Be Gentle

You might think that the more vigorously you scrub your hair, the better you can get out all the dirt and grime. But hair, especially wet hair, is delicate! It’s important to be gentle when washing your scalp. Don’t use your nails to scrape your hair or scalp. Instead, use the tips of your fingers to massage in the shampoo gently. This will prevent breakage.

Furthermore, you should only shampoo the roots of your hair and around the nape of your neck.  This area is where oil is produced, so it’s the only place that needs washing! The ends of your hair are generally dryer so excessive shampooing can cause unnecessary damage.

 

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Step 3: Conditioning

 

It’s a Process

After rinsing away the shampoo, squeezing excess water out of the hair before conditioning is a crucial step.  Extra water dilutes the potency of the conditioner! Apply your conditioner from the ears down, focusing on the ends of your hair where damage and dryness are more prominent.  Clip your hair and go about the rest of your routine.  By allowing the conditioner to absorb for 5 – 10 minutes, you’ll obtain the most benefits.

Another factor, like your shampoo, is the ingredients.  Elements such as argan oil or monoi are great additions for dry, damaged, and color hair!

 

 

Step 4: Final Rinse

Finish just like you started with a cold rinse. This will seal the cuticles and make your hair nice and shiny!

 

 

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When you dye or bleach your hair, it becomes especially important to do everything you can to keep it healthy. By following these steps from your trusted beauty salon in Northbridge, The Hair Studio, you can be sure you’ll keep your hair looking fresher, longer!

 

For more information on professional product selection or to schedule your appointment, contact our team today at (508) 234-7113.