I’m a person who colors her hair blue. I only dye my hair once a month, which many people don’t believe. But you should believe it because it’s true! But I still find it very important to take extra care of my color-treated hair.
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Wash your hair as little as possible
This may sound gross, but I only wash my hair about six times a month. Yes, my hair does get oily, but in a healthy way. Over-washing your hair not only strips the color, but also makes the scalp produce more oils to compensate for losing its natural oils. My advice: try using a shampoo like Scalp Benefits or another cleanser to remove dirt and stick with Color Conserve conditioner for the ends of your hair. This is my approach but other people have different techniques. Personally, this has helped me remove dirt and add moisture while doing as little shampooing as possible.
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Rinse your hair with lukewarm or cool water
I can almost hear you exclaim, “Are you crazy? Cold showers? No!” But this is not really what I mean. It doesn’t have to be cold, just a nice cool temperature. Why is this so?
- It seals your cuticle—the outer layer of hair—from the environment. When you leave the cuticle open, you are leaving it so that anything in the environment can get inside your hair. That can make your hair brittle and dry.
- It promotes shine and growth.
- It makes your skin soft. If you have dry skin, this helps make the layers of your skin seal up as well, keeping it soft and supple.
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Try to stay away from heat
I know this sounds laughable, but it is unhealthy to curl or straighten every day, especially if you bleach your hair or dye it often. Your hair can slowly but progressively break more and more.
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Try supplementing your approach
- Braid your hair to add texture.
- Add smoothing crème, slicking your hair back to wearing it in a bun. This gives a straightened look.
- Use roller sets for a curly look.
- Twist your hair with texture crème for a beach look.
