Hair Color

   
If you have light brown hair or even dark blonde hair, blonde highlights can add a ton of depth to your hair. You can weave in up to 3 different types of colors. Ask your stylist about lowlights as well. If you have blonde hair, darker lowlights add more contrast.

Once you had a hair color, you’ll want to protect it.

The chemicals found in hair dyes leave the hair cuticles susceptible to UV damage, chlorine and hard minersls in water and styling tools, which can cause fading and brassiness.

Here are 8 tips to prevent fading.

  • If you plan to be out under the sun cover hair with a scarf or hat because sunlight causes color to fade more rapidly. If you choose to use a UV spray, reapply every 20 minutes. I’ve read you can actually spray facial sunscreen on hair to protect it.
  • If you swim a lot in salt or chlorinated water, rinse hair thoroughly before diving in. Hair can only absorb so much water so you won’t harm hair much if you soak it first.
  • Every 3-4 weeks, use an at-home glaze to restore the cuticle and boost color and shine.  
  • To prevent dullness and a green tint caused by chlorine and hard minerals in water,spray with Aquage “Beyond Shine”
  • To prevent brassiness, stylist Louis Licari recommends in Allure Magazine shampooing once a week with a purple-toned shampoo such as Goldwell anti brassiveness.
  • If you use styling tools, always use a protector on hair before applying the flat iron or curling iron or drying with a blowdryer. For example Aquage beyond body sealing spray
  • If your hair has turned brassy, apply a rich gloss treatment made to reduce brassiness. 
  • If your hair feels like straw after it’s colored, try an after-sun hair mask to restore softness.