Care for colored hair

Today it is almost impossible not to dye your hair, either because we want to change our look, because we want to cover those gray hair, or because we like to follow trends in hair color, dyeing is common and almost everyone has done it at some time. However, dyed hair suffers, because it is a chemical process that we submit to our hair, and that is why we must take the necessary care for dyed hair.

El dyed hair it will be more damaged than natural hair, because the chemical penetrates the structure of the hair to change the color. This is why colored hair becomes drier, duller, and also more porous. Depending on the quality of the hair, this may be more or less noticeable. And we must also bear in mind that we must take care of the scalp.

Avoid ammonia when dyeing

Ammonia is present in dyes, but today we can opt for the most natural ones, which no longer have it, since it is one of the most harmful things, both for our hair and for the scalp. If you have weak hair and a sensitive scalp, then make sure that the dye they use it does not carry ammonia, and the result will be much better.

Choose a color that does not need so many touch-ups

If we opt for a coloration in which the touch-ups are only every two months or more, then we will be facing something that will give us less work and that will also spoil the hair much less. The highlights are a good example, if we choose them in a tone that is very similar to that of our natural hair. Choosing colors that are similar to the tone or the California highlights, which can be allowed to grow are good options.

Hydrates twice as much

If something is going to need the hair after coloring or bleaching in your case, it will be hydration. Hair always suffers when dyeing, and that is why we will need to constantly hydrate carefully. Use masks that also help you maintain the color and use coconut oil occasionally.

Beware of jerks

If your hair is not very thick, then it can become brittle when drying out and breaking the cuticle. This means that if, in addition to the dye, we add strappy hairstyles or pull every day, the hair falls out and breaks much more, ending with an even worse appearance. It is better to leave the hair down, change the part to the side from time to time to avoid hair loss by traction and use elastic bands that do not break the hair, with soft fabrics and that do not tighten too much. To play sports, consider hairstyles such as loose braids, which do not mess up the hair.

Avoid hot plates and appliances

These devices break hair even more. Whether dry with the dye, the heating devices spoil it more, and make it look dull and the natural shine of the hair disappears. That is why it is necessary to avoid them as much as possible, also using heat protectors before using them.

Take care of the scalp

There are many people who after using the dye notice the more sensitive scalp, with more oil, more dandruff or redness. This chemistry also affects this area if it is sensitive, so we must take it into account and take care of our scalp. We can use aloe vera to make a mask, since it soothes the skin, or coconut oil, which serves to hydrate and also does not grease the root but helps the scalp to be better and without dandruff.