subject: Taking care of color treated hair [print this page] Taking care of color treated hair Taking care of color treated hair
The first amd most important step after you or your stylist finishes a coloring process, is to condition the hair properly with a protein treatment. Protein treaments help strengthen the hair after the color strips the hair of its moisture while trying to add a lighter hue to your hair. Since your hair mainly made up of protein and chemicals, like coloring and straightnening the hair will pull the protein out of the hair so the chemical can take properly. Darker colors are not effected from moisture loss as much as lighter hair, and permanent colors are more harmful than rinses and semi-permanent colors.
Make sure you consult with a licensed stylist who is educated about hair coloring and how to maintain healthy hair after you color your hair.
Wash your hair. Towel dry and leave damp.
Mix about three eggs and stick them in the blender, then add a tablespoon of lemon juice. Whip the mixture for a few seconds. Saturate your damp hair with the eggs/lemon juice mixture. Use cool water to rinse your hair.
All protein treatments are not the same and there's no need to overdose on the protein if your hair is in good shape. Even if you're experiencing some breakage and lack of elasticity, you don't need the same type of protein treatment that benefits someone whose hair is breaking off in clumps. See which protein you should use to develop and maintain a healthy head of hair.
Light Protein:
Look for protein-containing reconstructing treatments for routine care. You can apply these two to three times per month, but they must be balanced with moisturizing conditioners to prevent dryness and breakage. Too much protein will leave your hair feeling brittle and crunchy. A good at-home regimen for controlling breakage, particularly if you color, relax, texturize or heat style your hair on a regular basis, is to try:
ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor, or
Keraphix Restorative Strengthening Conditioner
Alternate either one of these protein treatments with a deep conditioner. If your hair is really breaking off, use a treatment after every shampoo until your hair has more elasticity and you're experiencing less breakage.
For Serious Damage:
If your hair is breaking off due to severe chemical damage, you'll need an intensive protein treatment to save what you can. This will probably require a salon visit, where a stylist may need to use a product like ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment. For at-home protein treatments, try a product like Nexxus Emergencee.
These treatments are designed for severe breakage and should not be used more than once every six to eight weeks. They will halt most breakage, but your hair may still be too damaged to save.
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