Caring for Color
Protect your investment
Styling
Turn the temperature down on those hot tools! Anything higher than 380* can cause damage to your hair and can fade your color. Daily (or as needed), apply dry shampoo to your roots for a refresh and some oil in your mid to ends. Sleeping with your hair in a braid or loose bun will protect your hair from breakage while sleeping but will also preserve the life of your style resulting in less need for hot tools.
Wash Day
It is best to only wash your hair 2-3 times per week. Rinsing with cool water will help close your cuticle, prevent your color from bleeding (vivids) and seal in your conditioner. A deep conditioning mask or protein treatment may be used once every 1-2 weeks. For my vivid girlies this would be a great opportunity to refresh your color with a custom mixed hair mask.
Brush gently from bottom to top with a wet brush. Apply a leave in conditioner and heat protectant after every time you wash your hair.
Products Matter
Coloring your hair is an investment. You want to make sure you are using only professional products purchased from a professional source specifically formulated for protecting color treated hair. Using a shampoo that is too harsh can literally cause your color to be washed down the drain. Certain conditioners can leave build up on the hair to fake a shiny healthy look only to cause breakage after prolonged use.
Suggested Maintenance Schedule
Vivid Color
Vivid color refresh every 4-8weeks.
Foils/Highlights
Gloss with Haircut or Treatment every 6-8 weeks.
Foils with Haircut or Treatment every 8-16 weeks.
Balayage
Gloss with Haircut or Treatment every 6-8 weeks.
Balayage every 4-6 months.
All over Color
Root Touch up with Haircut or Treatment every 4-8 weeks.
All Over Color with Haircut or Treatment every 8-16 weeks.
