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• Tips

1 First, when choosing a hair color to use on your hair, make sure it is a professional blend. Don't choose the cheapest one! Why? Because later, you can spend a little more, but the color will be bright longer. Also think about your lifestyle.Can you afford to re-stain every 4 or 8 weeks? If you can't always do the stain on time, choose a shade closer to your natural color so that it won't be so noticeable when your roots begin to grow back.

2 Before dyeing your hair, nourish it for a week before dyeing. This will help the color grab onto your hair shafts - it will prevent discoloration and tarnishing over time. As an added bonus, your hair will be protected from coloring chemicals, and your hair is less likely to become brittle during a coloring session.

3 Also let the natural oils from your scalp do their magic. Washing your hair at least a day before coloring will help protect the hair shaft and prevent tarnishing, just like deep nourishment.

4 Use shampoos and conditioners to brighten the color between stains. If you have blonde hair, use a cleansing shampoo to get rid of chemicals that can affect color and make it look less vibrant.

5 If you have a darker shade, choose a shampoo and shine conditioner that is close to the shade you want. This will revitalize your hair and restore shine to it.

6 Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and chemicals in swimming pools and saunas. The sun's UV rays can dry out any hair color, leaving it dull and lifeless. If you go out in the sun, make sure you apply a protective conditioner beforehand. The same applies to swimming pools and saunas, which contain chlorine, which can discolor hair. Apply conditioner or oil to your hair to reduce the effects of chlorine, or tie up long hair.

7 Use a temporary root color concealer if you don't have time to paint over before a special occasion. You can find them in many beauty stores. Apply to roots before washing, for a while it will seem like you've visited a great salon. You can also buy root coloring kits at the store.

8 When rinsing paint or washing your hair, use only cold water. This will help preserve the color.

Tips

• It is best to apply hair dye to "dirty hair". Wait 24-48 hours before staining. The natural oil will help make the color application more successful. The color will stick better on non-dry hair.
• Apply conditioner to hair for intense hydration a few days before coloring. The more nourished your hair is, the easier the color will take on and the longer it will last. Freshly nourished hair will also be softer and shinier. As an added bonus, the nourishing conditioner will protect your hair from any potential damage from coloring chemicals.
• For non-gray hair, choose a hair color that works with your lifestyle. If you don't have time to dye the roots every 4-6 weeks, you can choose a shade 1-3 shades lighter than your natural color. The closer you are to natural color, the less visible your roots will be when they begin to emerge. When your roots are less visible, your color will last longer before you need to refresh the roots. It is best to choose the product that is easiest to care for.