Keep Your Hair Color Looking Amazing In 5 Simple Ways

Hey Everyone! Today I wanted to tell you  

"How To Keep Your Hair Color Looking Amazing In 5 Simple Ways."

Some of the biggest concerns I hear when a client comes in to get their hair colored is;
 how fast the color fades and how their hair feels & looks a few weeks after their appointment.
The maintenance & work doesn't just happen in the salon, you have to be proactive when it comes to keeping your hair color looking and feeling its best. Below I am sharing with you my 5 simple ways to keep your hair color looking amazing after you leave the salon... Let's get started.

1. 
After you get your hair colored at the salon, do not wash your hair with shampoo 48-72 hours after your appointment.

- You need to allow your hair color time to settle in. When you immediately wash your hair the next day after your appointment, you risk your hair color rinsing out of the hair strands and watching your money go right down the drain. 

2. 
After the 48-72 hours is up when you shampoo your hair, make sure the temperature of the water is lukewarm to cold. 

- When washing color treated hair you need to keep in mind that the hair strands are now covered with color. When you wash your hair with hot water you will open up the hair cuticle which will make the hair fade faster.

3. 
Turn down the heat and throw your hair up.

-First, get your hair on a schedule. In doing this, you are giving your hair a break from the constant styling and heat damage.
For example, wear your hair natural hair on Monday, curl your hair Tuesday, put your hair up Wednesday, straighten your hair Thursday, put your hair up on Friday. 

- In the case of a client who comes in to get a gorgeous icy blonde color and immediately the next days turns up her straightener to the highest heat it goes and begins to the straighten a section of the hair, you are risking multiple things... 

*Frying off the previously lightened hair

*Discoloring the previously lightened hair 

*Leaving the hair color looking damaged

-For the client with dark hair, avoid over using hot tools on your hair because colored hair is more sensitive to heat. You have just put chemicals on your hair and when you combine that with way too high of heat, you are risking damaging your hair, leaving your hair dry or frying it off and also lifting the hair color because you are essential cooking it. 

4. 
Avoid swimming pools and too much sun exposure.

-Swimming pools contain chlorine which strips the natural oils away from your hair which leaves the hair color looking dry and feeling brittle.

-Just like your skin, your hair can get sunburnt as well. Make sure to wear a hat if you plan to be outside for long periods of time with color treated hair to prevent the discoloring and damage of your newly treated hair.

5.
 Choose the right shampoo and conditioner for your specific hair needs.

For a blonde client:

Matrix So Silver Shampoo- 

It will help keep your blonde hair toned to a nice icy color if that is what you prefer.

Redken Blonde Idol Shampoo-

I think this is the best shampoo for blondes who do not need the extra tone enhancer but want to still keep their blonde, blonde.

Redken Frizz Dismiss Conditioner-

Love this because it moisturizes, detangles and leaves the hair very manageable.

My ride or die shampoo and conditioner combo 
for hair that has been colored & hair that has not:

Matrix Biolage Colorlast Shampoo & Matrix Biolage Colorlast Conditioner

I love this combo because they are low ph shampoo/conditioner, its a gentle cleaner which helps decrease color loss & loss of vibrancy. Also, both shampoo/conditioners are paraben free! 

I hope you found my tips on keeping your hair color looking amazing in 5 simple ways,  helpful and informative. If you have any questions, comments or just want to show some love, please don't hesitate! I would LOVE to hear from you. 

Thanks again for checking out my post and until next time, have a great day! 

Product Spotlight: Must Use Styling Products

Hey Everyone! Today I am going to be sharing with you one of the most asked questions I get in and out of the salon... WHAT PRODUCTS DO I USE? Well, in this post all those questions will be answered along with where you can get the products, how much the products are, how you are suppose to use the products along with little details about each one of them. As well, each product is linked to a website where you can find the product and also purchase if you would like!

 Lets get started...

Kenra Professional Platinum Blow-Dry Spray
Price: $33.00
Details: Dramatically decreases blow-dry time and provides heat protection from damage and breakage.
Use: Spray evenly on damp hair and blow-dry.

Why I use it: If you are one of my existing clients, you will know this product because I use it during every appointment! YES, its the Kenra Professional Platinum Blow-Dry Spray and here is why its my NUMBER ONE when it comes to styling hair! It is the most universally friendly product I use because it doesn't matter your texture, length or color this product is something you can use. It keeps the hair healthy, gives it shine and reduces blow drying time up to 50% and I can't not mention its amazing scent!

Redken Move Ability 05
Price: $19.50
Details: Blended for cream based texture to get rid of frizz, to help with volume & hold in blow dry.
Use: Easy, Semi-Tack, Paste can be used for getting ride of frizz, help with blow dry hold and volume.
Why I use it: I use this product either before or after a blow dry. When I use it before I will apply it to shorter hair that needs a little volume, texture and hold. When I use it after, it is to capture any of the fly aways or frizz with its tacky texture. Make sure to not to too much of this product before or after blow dry with styling hair because it will leave a tacky like texture on your hair and will make it difficult to run your hands through. A dime to a penny amount should work depending on the length and texture of hair.

Kenra Professional Platinum Dry Texture Spray 6
Price: $22.00
Details: Increases texture and fullness while absorbing oils and impurities while leaving the hair with a matte finish and hold up to 48 hours. 
Use: Shake. Apply throughout the hair evenly. Apply again after styling for a more flexible hold

Why I use it: This is one of my absolute FAVORITE products I have found when looking for a spray that gives shine and texture without the crunch. It has amazing oil control leaving a gorgeous finish on the hair. I like to use it after I blow dry the hair as a prep to curling the hair so it gives it some grit and volume. This product also has one of the best scents around!

Pureology Colour Stylist Strengthening Control Zero Dull Hairspray
Price: $27.00
Details: Hairspray that shapes hair with flexible hold and finish that protects and maximizes the vibrancy of the hair.
Use: Working or finishing spray on dry hair.

Why I use it: I use this hairspray when I am styling a clients hair who wants a hold where they can still run their hands through it. When used correctly it can give an all day hold without the all day crunch.

Kenra Professional Platinum Revive Oil
Price: $28.00
Details: Improves hair health and signs of damage, it helps the hair by strengthening and moisturizing the hair.
Use: You can use before shampoo, during shampoo or after when styling the hair.


Why I use it: This is by far the BEST oil I have ever used on my clients. Not only does it give a beautiful shine to the hair, it helps reduce damage and moisturizes the hair before shampoo, during shampoo and when styling the hair. This is the oil of my dreams!

Redken Wax Blast 10
Price: $19.00
Details: Creates volume and dimension
Use: Shake and Spray on dry hair.


Why I use it: I use this when I have finishing a style. It creates the texture that I need for specific styles and reduces fly aways and frizz that can cause any formal style or even every day style to because disheveled or bed head like. The wax like texture leaves the hair with shine, volume and dimension.

Redken Triple Take Hairspray 32
Price: $22.00
Details: Hold without the crunch, long lasting, Drier Finish
Use: Spray on styled hair for hold.



Why I use it: I find that it gives maximum hold with minimum crunch. Its the best hairspray for formal hair do's and styles that need to stay all day and all night. It has an awesome smell as well and doesn't leave you with a scent that you can smell all throughout the day!

 

Kenra Professional Platinum Texturizing Mist 6
Price: $22.00
Details: Boost Texture and fullness up to 156% and it is humidity resistant up to 24 hours that comes with a matte finish.
Use: Shake well and apply to damp hair and let it either air dry or blow dry the hair to form its own unique shape.

Why I use it: I use this product in the summer especially on very curly hair. I find that it gives the natural curl some strength against humidity and leaves the hair with an absolutely gorgeous finish. Bye, bye defining gel, hello texturizing mist!

I hope you enjoyed this "Product Spotlight" on my Must Use Styling Products! If you have any questions or want to send some love please comment below and share this post or my blog itself! If you have any suggestions on what you would like me to write about next, let me know in the comments below and thanks again for reading!