subject: Steps to Protect Your Coloured Hair [print this page] Every woman likes to change her hair colour once in a while. Many of us would change hair colour more frequently as compared to others but the question is that do they really know how to protect them as coloured hair needs extra care and protection.
First action required after getting hair coloured is that you have to switch from your regular shampoo and conditioner to those which are meant for coloured hair as it will equalize the right amount of oils in your hair. Do not just continue with your old shampoo as it can be extremely damaging for your hair.
If you want to maintain the colour, shine and brightness for your hair then do not wash your hair on daily basis rather skip a day as excessive shampooing can dull the colour and you can lose the original shine.
It is seen that usually dyed hair are drier than normal hair because some major amounts of hair oil has been extracted by the chemicals used in hair colours. Be regular in oiling your hair. Use coconut oil as it is widely available in grocery stores and besides it maintains the original shine of your hair.
The keyword for coloured hair is excessive protection'. Whenever you step out in the sunlight, make sure that you are wearing a hat or scarf. SUV rays are extremely damaging for your hair especially if you have coloured your hair as they lack some important natural hair oils.
Home remedies can be a great help for enriching your coloured hair and maintaining its texture. You can rinse your hair with a solution of water and lemon juice as a final wash which will keep the colour refreshed for longer. Besides hair professionals have also introduced hot oil treatments which are not only soothing but also give extra volume to your coloured hair.
Summing up, be very careful with your coloured hair as they need extra attention as compared to your normal hair. Visit your hair salon every now and then for further assistance and avoid using hair dryers, straightening irons and curlers as heat damages colour hair to a greater extent.
