As usual, it is always recommended to maintain a healthy diet and schedule regular trims to promote hair health, but there are also a number of steps you can take to maintain your hair color between visits to the salon…

The first step in nurturing optimal color maintenance is to wait two to three days before washing your hair after coloring. Allowing hair color to set in this manner will help reduce color fading.

Then try to wash hair less often, as frequent hair washing can lead to quicker hair color fading. Two to three days in between washes is recommended. Using a dry shampoo can help to absorb oil if your hair begins to get greasy between washings.

When you do wash your hair, make certain to use sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, as sulfates can actually strip the color from your hair.

Chlorine can also strip or change hair color. So, use a swim cap or rinse hair after swimming in a pool.

Heat is hair color kryptonite. Try to minimize heat styling and protect hair from heat and sun exposure with a hat or scarf. You can also use heat protectant spray as an added level of protection.

Deep hair conditioning is recommended to offset dry or brittleness that hair coloring can create. Leave-in conditioner can also help maintain hair’s luxurious nature and moisture.