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• Part 1 of 3: Wash and condition your hair
• Part 2 of 3: Protect your hair from heat damage
• Part 3 of 3: Keeping the color constant
• Tips
• Warnings

Silver gray is a very beautiful, but often difficult to maintain hair color. It can fade and yellow. The bleaching process required to get your hair this color is also very harmful and makes your hair brittle and dry. However, with proper care, you can enjoy silver-gray hair with minimal fading, dryness and brittleness.

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Part 1 of 3: Wash and condition your hair

1. Wait a week to wash your hair again after dyeing it silver. If you want to maintain your silver dyed hair, wash it immediately after bleaching and apply conditioner immediately after coloring. Leave your hair alone for a week after this initial wash and condition so it can recover and replenish the lost oils. If you wash your hair immediately after coloring, you run the risk of dryness or breakage.
2. Condition your hair before washing it. Apply coconut oil on your hair and make sure to distribute it evenly. Leave it in for an hour and then wash it out with shampoo. You can also use a hair mask for this as long as it can be used on dry hair. Leave the mask on the bottle for five minutes or the recommended time.
   • For best results, use virgin, cold-pressed and unrefined coconut oil.
   • Cover your hair with a shower cap to keep your area clean.
3. Use color-safe and sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners. Target the shampoo on the roots and scalp and the conditioner on the mid-length and ends of the hair. Don't forget to leave the conditioner in your hair for one to two minutes before rinsing.
   • Sulfates are a common ingredient in shampoos and conditioners. They can make your hair feel dry and can also fade the hair dye.
4. Condition your hair with hair masks once or twice a week. Use a mask especially for colored hair. Shampoo your hair and then rinse. Apply the mask to your wet hair. Leave it on for three to five minutes and then rinse.
   • Use a sulfate-free hair balm if your hair is naturally gray.
   • If you can't find a hair mask specifically for colored hair, opt for a moisturizing or restorative mask. Check the ingredients list to make sure it doesn't contain sulfates.
5. Use cool or lukewarm water to wash and rinse your hair. Hot water is very harmful to the hair, and even more harmful when it comes to colored hair. It can also fade hair color faster. Using cold or lukewarm water for washing and rinsing can help keep your hair color longer. The lower temperature also makes your hair look smoother and smoother.
   • Rinse the conditioner with cool water to seal the hair shaft and lock in moisture.
6. Only wash your hair once or twice a week. Gray hair dye fades faster than most colors, so the less you wash your hair, the longer the color will stay in. If your hair is not very oily, wash it once a week. If you have very greasy hair, wash it no more than twice a week.
   • If your hair looks oily and dirty, use dry shampoo in between washes.

Part 2 of 3: Protect your hair from heat damage

1. Limit straightening with heat to keep your hair healthy and the color vibrant. If possible, let your hair air dry and learn to accept your hair's natural texture. Straightening your hair with heat not only damages the hair, but it can also fade your hair color. Using no-heat straightening methods when drying and straightening your hair will make your hair healthier and your hair dye last longer.
2. Use a low heat setting if you want to straighten your hair with heat. This includes hairdryers, curling and straightening irons. If your curling or flat iron has an adjustable temperature range, use a heat setting between 150 ° C and 175 ° C, or between 120 ° C and 130 ° C if you have very fine hair.
   • Make sure your hair is completely dry before straightening or curling.
3. Always use a heat protectant when you want to straighten your hair with heat. Apply the heat protectant to your hair while it is still wet. If you use it on dry hair, let the product dry completely first, otherwise you risk "caking" in your hair. After applying the product, you can dry, curl or straighten your hair as usual.
   • Make sure you put the heat protectant through the whole of your hair and not just on the ends or roots. Be generous when applying.
   • Heat protectants come in all forms: spray, serum, cream, etc. Look for the designation "heat protectant" or "heat protectant" on the label.
4. Try out methods to curling your hair without heat. These methods take longer than using a curling iron, but are much kinder to your hair. Wet your hair and put in soft rollers. Let your hair dry and then take out the rollers. Use your fingers to loosen the curls, but don't brush them.
   • Put in the hair rollers just before going to bed and let your hair dry with the rollers overnight.
   • You can also put your hair in a bun with a sock or braid it instead.

Part 3 of 3: Keeping the color constant

1. Use silver, purple, or gray pigment shampoos. Use a purple shampoo if you notice yellow tones in your hair, and silver or gray shampoo if the color starts to fade. Wet your hair and apply the shampoo on it. Leave it on for the time recommended on the label (usually 5 to 30 minutes) and then rinse.
   • Only let the shampoo sit for 5 minutes when you first use it to get a better idea of ​​how strong it will come across to your hair.
   • An alternative to purple shampoo is blue shampoo. It suits silver or gray hair better, and could even be labeled as such.
   • You can buy pigment shampoos at the local beauty supply store.
2. Alternate with color-safe and pigment-releasing products. If you use pigment-releasing products too often, you may change your hair color. Use a color-safe shampoo and / or conditioner once or twice a week. You can use a pigment-releasing shampoo and / or conditioner every two or three weeks.
   • For example, if you use a purple shampoo too often, like every day, your silver-gray hair may look like it has a purple glow.
   • Don't be afraid to use different types of purple shampoo. Some are more like a purple paint and some like a shimmery conditioner. You can even mix them together to create a unique mixture.
3. Use a temporary gray or silver rinse to even out your hair color. These products are washable, which means that you should apply them to your hair when you are done washing and your hair is still damp. Rub the gray or silver rinse into your hair and then let it air dry or speed it up by using a hair dryer.
   • This product can cause stains. Use an old towel when you dry it with it.
   • If you don't find the applicator bottle handy, you can use a spray bottle instead.
4. Do a toning treatment if pigment products are not enough. It is best to have this done at the hairdresser, but you could also do it yourself. If you are getting it done at the hairdresser, consider getting it done at the same time as you dye your hair roots. If you do it yourself, use a low percentage of hydrogen peroxide and a white or platinum toner.
   • You can also take a bleach bath every one or two months. Have this done professionally at the hairdresser and keep in mind that it can be harmful.
5. Update your roots when they show up. For most people, that's anywhere from four to eight weeks, but it can vary depending on how fast your hair is growing. Since this must be done by a precise hand, it is best to have this done professionally at the hairdresser. If you can't afford that, you might want to consider the help of a friend or family member.
   • If you choose the help of a friend or family member, make sure he or she has some experience with bleaching and dyeing.

Tips

• Some people can use a purple or pigment shampoo with every wash without any problem. How often "you" use it depends on your desired hair color.
• Also use other hair oils or hair creams to condition your hair. These work best with damp hair, because damp hair absorbs the products better.
• You can use many of these methods even if your hair is naturally silvery gray.

Warnings

• Dyeing hair silver gray is a harmful process. You will almost always be dealing with dryness and fragility.