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• Method 1 of 3: Protect your hair color
• Method 2 of 3: Correct copper tones
• Method 3 of 3: Treat ash brown hair with toner
• Tips
• Necessities

Ash brown is a beautiful cool brown color. However, like all hair dye colors, it can fade, especially if you don't take good care of your hair. It can also take on a coppery color. If your hair is a very light ash-brown color, you may be able to treat it with a purple shampoo. In most cases, however, you will need to apply a toner to remove all copper and yellow tones. Take good care of your hair so that it stays healthy and your hair color stays beautiful for as long as possible.

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Method 1 of 3: Protect your hair color

1. Wash your hair only once or twice a week. Every time you wash your hair, a little bit of hair dye is rinsed from your hair. That means the more you wash your hair, the faster the color will fade. So, to maintain your hair color, wash your hair only once or twice a week.
   • If your hair starts to feel greasy, use some dry shampoo to soak up the excess oil in your hair.
2. Use conditioner every time you wash your hair. Dry, damaged hair loses color a lot faster than hydrated hair. After shampooing, always use a good conditioner to keep your hair moisturized and soft. Apply conditioner to your hair once or twice a week.
   • Use a deep conditioner once a week to keep damaged hair shiny.
3. Use products specifically designed for dyed hair. If your hair color fades, it is mainly due to using the wrong products. Since regular shampoos and conditioners contain ingredients that can fade your dyed hair, use shampoos and conditioners specifically designed for dyed hair.
   • Do not use clarifying shampoo, as such shampoo will usually wash all hair dye from your hair. Also, do not use products that contain sulfates, as these can also remove the hair dye.
   • Look for natural and organic products, as they are less likely to discolour your hair.
4. Wash and rinse your hair with cool water. Hot water can quickly fade your hair color. Use water as cold as possible to wash and rinse your hair. You can then turn on the hot tap again to complete your shower.
5. Use as few warm tools as possible to style your hair. Let your hair air dry when possible and style your hair without heat. If you do use warm tools, set them to a lower setting. To prevent damage and color loss, set the aids to a maximum temperature of 200 ° C.
   • Never treat your wet hair with a flat iron or curling iron. Let it dry completely first.
   • If you do want to blow-dry or style your hair with warm tools, apply a good heat protectant first.
6. Cover your hair when you go out into the sun. Sunlight is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to fading your hair color. If you want your hair color to last longer, then you should cover your hair before you go out. You can use a hat, a scarf or a hood for this, but you can also use a spray that protects against UV rays.
   • Sunlight can damage your hair, so if you cover it up, you may notice that your hair becomes softer and healthier.
7. Don't let your hair get wet in the pool. Chlorine will not only fade your dyed hair, but can also discolor it. When you go for a swim, make a bun in your hair so it doesn't get wet. Put on a swimming cap if you plan to swim underwater.
   • Salt water can also fade your hair color.When you go to the beach, make sure to cover and protect your hair as well.

Method 2 of 3: Correct copper tones

1. Try one purple shampoo if your hair has a light ash brown color. Like ash-blonde hair, hair that has a light ash-brown color often takes on a coppery, yellow hue after a few weeks. Because of the light color, a simple wash with purple shampoo can already freshen up your color and remove the yellow tones.
   • Every brand of shampoo is slightly different, so follow the directions on the packaging. You usually have to let the shampoo sit for two to ten minutes for it to work properly.
   • Since purples and yellows are complementary colors, the purple tones in the shampoo can neutralize the yellow, coppery tones in your hair.
2. Try a blue shampoo if your hair is medium or dark ash brown. Blue shampoo neutralizes the coppery orange-red tones that appear in hair that has a dark ash brown color. You can use a blue shampoo once or twice a week to control the copper tones in your medium brown or dark brown hair.
   • There are a lot of different toner shampoos on the market, including blue shampoos meant for dark ash brown tones with highlights. Shampoos suitable for highlighted hair also work very well if your hair has an ombré or balayage effect.
   • You can buy blue and purple shampoos at drugstores, beauty salons and on the internet.
3. Use toner, gloss or glaze to refresh the cool tones. Toner, gloss and glaze are different agents that are used for the same purpose. Toner and gloss give your hair a translucent ash brown color that brings the cool tones back to life and makes dull and dry hair shine again. The result is not permanent and only lasts for a few weeks.
   • You can also buy gloss and glaze at beauty salons, drugstores and on the internet.
   • Make sure to buy toner in a shade that matches your hair. Purple toner works best for light brown hair and blue toner works best if your hair is medium brown to dark brown.

Method 3 of 3: Treat ash brown hair with toner

1. Wash and brush your hair, then towel dry it. Unless stated otherwise on the toner packaging, apply the toner to damp hair. Wet your hair and then comb out any tangles and knots. Pat your hair with a towel to remove any excess moisture.
   • There is no need to get into the shower and shampoo your hair. It is enough to wet your hair in the sink or with a spray bottle.
2. Protect your skin, clothing and work surface. Toner works just like hair dye and can stain. Put on a shirt that you don't mind getting messed up or put a towel around your shoulders. Spread some petroleum jelly around your ears, along your hairline and at the bottom of your neck. Cover the work surface with newspaper and then put on plastic gloves.
3. Mix one part toner with two parts developer of volume 20. It does not matter exactly how much of both substances you use, as long as you use the correct ratio. Make sure to use twice as much developer as toner. A bottle of toner may be enough for medium hair, but if you have longer hair, you will need two bottles.
   • Using a plastic spoon, stir the two products together in a non-metal bowl until the mixture is a consistent color.
   • For some toners, the instructions may be different. In that case, follow the instructions on the toner bottle.
   • You can use toner with a tint. If you do this, go for an ash brown shade.
4. Apply the mixture to your hair with a hair dye brush. Focus on the areas that are discolored. If you only need to treat your ends, apply the toner to your ends only. When it comes to your roots, apply the toner to your roots.
   • Start at the top of your hair and then work your way down. Use the handle of your brush to create horizontal partings and set the hair to the side so that the bottom layers show up.
5. Massage the mixture into the rest of your hair. Even if you only applied the toner to the areas to be treated, you should still apply the mixture to the rest of your hair afterward. The toner already in your hair is already doing its job, so you should treat the rest of your hair for an even color.
   • Use your fingers to comb the mixture through your hair.
   • Treat the lighter spots last.
6. Make a bun in your hair and wait as long as stated on the package. How long you need to let the toner soak in depends on the toner you are using, so read the directions on the package. In most cases, the processing time is only 10-15 minutes.
   • There is no need to make a neat bun. Simply put a ponytail in your hair, twist it into a bun and secure it with a plastic clip.
7. Rinse the toner from your hair and then use conditioner. Toner works in a similar way to hair dye, so it is best not to use shampoo. If you use shampoo, you run the risk of washing the toner from your hair. Simply rinse your hair with cool water and apply conditioner. Leave the conditioner on your hair for two to three minutes, then rinse your hair with cool water.

Tips

• Even if you protect your new hair color well, the color will eventually fade. Update the color every six to eight weeks.
• The processing time that is stated on the packaging of your bleach, hair dye and toner is mainly an advice. Your hair may be ready faster than the time stated on the package.
• Never leave bleach, toner, and hair dye in your hair for longer than the time recommended on the package.

Necessities

• Toner
• Developer
• Plastic gloves
• Old shirt or towel
• Bowl that is not made of metal
• Plastic spoon
• Hair dye brush
• Vaseline