I’ve dyed my hair way too many times to count. Red, blue, green, platinum blonde, black…all of it. (My poor brunette hair is crying as I list these.) It’s a form of self-expression, a way to tell the world about myself without saying anything. I’m also very shy, so dyed hair is a conversation starter.
Over the past 13 years, I’ve learned some tips and tricks on how to stop your hair from completely falling out. (Fun fact: it doesn’t actually fall out, it just breaks, which is still not the best.) Guess what: it’s not as hard as you may think. Continue reading for my top tips!
Make conditioner your new best friend.
Even if you’re only shampooing a few times a week (which you should if you have dyed hair, because too much shampooing can equal a. the color fading, and b. stripping your hair of natural oils), deep condition at least the ends every time. It soothes the damaged hair and tames frizz and split ends. And those rumors about not conditioning your roots? Ignore that – your colored hair needs it. Don’t forget the leave-in conditioner after, either!
Before you wash, use a hair mask.
There are plenty of different masks to buy, but you can make your own with coconut oil or olive oil. Before you wash, sleep in this mixture. It prepares your hair for the ~adventure.~
Be careful what you wash with.
Avoid sulfates/parabens/etc., because it will not help out with the color – in fact, your hair will probably lose color, which, sad. Switch to natural products instead, because they’re gentler. The only two times you should make an exception: shampoos and conditioners to fight brassiness in blonde (there are still great natural options here that won’t dry your hair out!), and specific red shampoo for those redheads, as red is the hardest color for your hair to hold on to.
If you have to touch up your roots, only touch up your roots.
If you’re bleaching, you might accidentally damage your hair even more than it already is. Color dripping can change how dark or colorful the hair beneath your roots is, equaling an uneven dye job. Cover the already-dyed hair with coconut oil to avoid drippage.
Don’t use heat products.
This is a BIG one. Your hair is already damaged, and straighteners and curlers can absolutely destroy your hair. And, worst case scenario, a huge chunk will break off, giving you that uneven haircut you’ve been avoiding. If you absolutely must use heated products, put them on the lowest heat setting and use a heat-protectant.
Do you have dyed hair? How do you treat it? Spill it in the comments!
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