There’s nothing like getting a fresh hair colour applied or a new batch of highlights but equally as annoying is when it starts to fade.
If you have your locks professionally tended to at a salon, you would hope to get at least six to eight weeks from this treatment but unfortunately, you can’t always guarantee that.
If you’re hair trend-obsessed (like us) you’ll know that coloured shades (rainbow, unicorn, denim and rose gold for example) have a tendency to lose their bright hues quickly.
However, there is a way around it and that’s to be careful when adjusting the temperature settings on your hairdryer and hair straightener.
In a YouTube video, expert colourist Guy Tang demonstrates how when if hair straighteners are turned up too high, they can cause hair colour to fade immediately.
However, it’s not just the straighteners at play because if your hairdryer is at the highest setting or the water you’re washing your hair with is too warm, then your colour is likely to fade.
When rushing out the door (that’s every morning really), I’m most definitely guilty of this and after watching the above I’m going to be a lot more careful.
While minimising heat damage is very important, so too is how you maintain and look after your colour-treated locks.
Use a shampoo and conditioner designed for the type of colour you have (semi/highlights/white blonde) to prolong the amount of time it lasts.
Another useful tip is to apply a weekly hair masque as this will rehydrate your locks while also restoring shine and smoothness.
YouTube video via Guy Tang Guy Tang
