Disappointed after a week as soon as you dyed your hair red? Do you look in the mirror every day and feel faint seeing the regrowth? Do not fear. In this article, you will find out how to dye your hair red and keep it looking perfect.
Steps
Step 1. If you apply a tint that is at least three tones redder than your natural color, lighten your brows slightly
Step 2. Stay away from the sun
Lightens hair a lot! If you have to expose yourself, use a spray that protects against UV rays or put a mask on your hair. Redken produces a UV spray; I highly recommend it.
Step 3. To dye your hair, choose to go to a professional
Dyes sold in supermarkets often contain aluminum, which forms a film on the hair and prevents the color from setting well. Also, most hairdressers know what they're doing. The red color is the most complicated to maintain, better choose to have it applied by someone who knows how to treat it.
Step 4. After dyeing your hair, do not wash it for three days
It is not very pleasant if you are used to washing daily, but you can still shower with a cap. If you don't want to take any chances, wash yourself with baby wet wipes (how many sacrifices we make to be beautiful, right?)
Step 5. When washing your hair, use a special shampoo for dyed hair - preferably sulfate-free - and a conditioner
Wash them with cold water. If you can't stand the cold shower, just rinse your hair with cold water after shampooing and conditioner. You could take a shower without getting your hair wet and then wash it in the sink with cold water. This will prevent cold water from reaching the whole body, making it more sustainable.
Step 6. Use talcum powder
For dyed hair, talc is a valid ally. It allows them to smell good, not greasy without having to wash them every night (you will have to wash them every other day or every three days if you want the color to last). In addition, the talc makes the roots slightly fuller.
Step 7. Always use a heat protector when drying your hair and always use it if you shape it using a blow dryer with a brush or straighteners
Step 8. There are various types of color enhancing shampoos on the market
Some help to fix it and make it shiny (especially in the case of unnatural bright reds) and there are very good brands on the market.
Advice
- There are some really good products created specifically for women who dye their hair red. One of these is the Aveda balm. Use it once a week on your hair, leaving it on for about 8 minutes before rinsing. Bumble and Bumble also has a great product: dry shampoo for red hair, too, is quite expensive.
- To keep the color, you can put some dye in the conditioner. With this trick you will keep the color bright until you dye them again.
- If you are a natural blonde or if you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors during the summer, dye yourself a slightly lighter shade in the warm months, this way you will not notice the lightening caused by the sun.
