Hair Color - Colored hair care tips

COLORED HAIR CARE TIPS

* Colored and treated hair needs extra special care to keep it in good condition.

* Wear hats, scarves or products with sunscreens when in the sun, to help protect against color fade and the drying effects of the sun.

* Leave in conditioners generally contain sunscreens to protect against color fade.

* Rough shampooing can strip color or dry out hair, so shampoo gently with a shampoo specially created for colored/treated hair.

* Condition regularly with an intensive conditioner to restore vital moisture and luster to colored/treated hair.

* Use color enhancing conditioners as color grows out to help blend root areas.

* Do not wrap your wet hair in a towel turban after a shower. The added friction can knot and damage vulnerable wet hair. Instead, carefully blot hair dry.

* Don’t brush hair when wet. Comb with a wide-tooth comb, working tangles out as you move from the end towards the scalp.

* Don’t overdry. When you blow dry, dry the hair until it is almost but not completely, dry. Leave some moisture in to prevent static.

* Use care when styling. When using styling appliances, use thermal protectant for maximum protection. Avoid aggressive manipulation of the hair.

* Use hairspray or spritz with moisturizers and sunscreens to finish the hair. These products will provide continual protection throughout the day.

* Don’t spray lightening agents or put lemon juice in your hair.

* Support your style with a perm. Just because you have color treated hair doesn’t mean you can’t have a perm. In fact, a perm specially formulated for color treated hair can add wonderful body, fullness and texture to complement your color.

Source: http://www.hairstyle.com/colored-hair/colored-hair-care-tips.htm