Why does red hair colour fade? | Abingdon | Didcot | Wantage | Oxfordshire

No-matter the steps taken, red colour will fade however there are some key steps which can slow the process of fade whilst you continue to embrace your red hues! Below our Stylists have outlined some easy-to-follow steps predominantly from home.

• The first and most effective way to preserve red hair colour is perhaps the most obvious and its to wash your hair less frequently over time. The optimum timeframe to wash hair is two to three times weekly. Some shampoos can also care for your colour much more efficiently than others and more budget shampoos whilst more cost-effective can result in more frequent visits to the salon.
• Water temperature you might be surprised to hear given its often under-appreciated for how much of a role it plays in your hair colour fading. Hot water opens up the hair cuticle, allowing the dye to escape, so always rinse your hair with lukewarm or cool water instead. This helps to seal the cuticle and lock in the colour. Here’s some more information about whether you should use cold water to wash your hair.
• Colour protecting products including (but not limited to) shampoos, conditioners and masks can really help. Some are much more effective than others and selecting those to serve your needs can really contribute to your red hair and its longevity.
• Avoid daily or regular use from heat styling and when using these, use a heat protector.
• Finally, the above can serve to support your longevity is vital. Regular salon for colour maintenance and treatments can too represent sound value for money. In any case these are inavoidable. Here’s our most popular treatment.