How to Keep Red Hair Color from Fading

Author: Ashley Adams / Source: wikiHow

In this Article:Article Summary Taking Care with Washing Protecting Your Color from the Elements Community Q&A 17 References

If you love the way you look as a redhead but you hate how quickly the color fades, you’re not alone. Red hair coloring is notoriously the hardest to maintain.

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^[1] Luckily, there are a few tips and tricks you can use to keep sporting your crimson locks a little longer between touch-ups.

1 Wait at least 2 days after coloring to wash your hair. If you wash your hair too soon after coloring it, the cuticle can lift and your hair color can seep out, causing the color to fade almost immediately. By waiting for about 48 hours after coloring to wash your hair, the dye will have time to saturate the strand.^[2]
- Because color processing can strip the natural oils from your hair, you probably won’t have to worry about your hair becoming oily during the 2 days after you get your hair colored. However, if your roots do seem oily, you can spray them with a little dry shampoo to make them look cleaner.
2 Use a shampoo and conditioner formulated for color-treated hair. Products designed for processed hair are alcohol- and sulfate-free and are made to be extra gentle to help protect the color of your hair. They may also contain vitamins and antioxidants to nourish and protect your hair.^[3]
- If you like, you can use a shampoo or conditioner designed to deposit additional color onto your hair every time you wash it. However, keep in mind that this can change the appearance of your hair color.
3 Condition every time you wash with a hydrating conditioner. Dyed hair tends to be extra dry and brittle, which will make your hair color look faded and dull. In addition, dry hair tends not to hold color as well. A good conditioner formulated for color-treated hair will give your fiery locks a much-needed moisture boost and will protect your hair in the future.^[5]
- Color-depositing conditioners can help add a boost of red to your hair each time you wash. Just…