Hair Color Retention

Hair color retention is a multifaceted situation. Least well known but vital is that hair should be mineral deposit free as much as possible or it does not retain color as well. Ask your stylist for a mineral removal treatment. Also, the more porous the hair, the faster color molecules leave the hair so I recommend getting the color of choice in the salon but vital to use the gentlest formula possible for the least porosity, additionally for the shine and health of the hair. Noteworthy is that red color molecules are simply larger than other color molecules so it is higher maintenance hair color due to the molecules leaving the hair faster. I recommend waiting 48 hours before shampooing the hair with cooler water and color retention shampoo. Back to Basics is my retention shampoo choice, hands down. It was tested with 30 other shampoos and this one took home the prize. It's not always about price, evident here with this color retention shampoo. Of course, on sunny outdoor excursions, wear a hat or use a hair product with SPF. When the color does begins to fade then reach for a shampoo with toning aspects to it, commonly found in various hues-purple for cooler blonds, blue to counteract brassiness, dark coffee for deep brunettes, etc. If you do a lot of swimming, etc. view my other article on my website titled "Summer, Salt and Chlorine."

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