Proper care for colored hair
You probably also know that amazing fresh-after-the-hairdresser feeling? You feel confident and notice that the new hair color is the beginning of a new era, a new version of yourself. But of course, this new hair color should stay beautiful for as long as possible – so you continue to be admired. However, your hair needs different care than usual for that. How your hair can stay shiny and healthy in the long term, you can read here.
Dyed hair can look incredibly beautiful, especially because you are finally wearing the hair color that perfectly suits you and your potential. This way, you finally feel comfortable with the color and your hair feels like you. happy do. But to keep your hair that way, give it the right care. No matter whether Balayage, highlighted, all-over dyed, blonde or red: For every hair color, there is theproper care.
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CARING FOR COLORED HAIR: THE 5 BEST TIPS
These 5 tips will help you take better care of your dyed hair:
1. Don't wash your hair too often
First, you should make sure that after your hairdresser visit, approximately two to three days you wait until you wash your hair again. Because during this time, the color pigments settle into the hair structure. So if you wash your hair again too soon, it may be that color molecules lost. And of course, we don't want that, because that would also mean that the hair wouldn't retain its color for as long.
When you wash your hair, make sure that the water not too hot is. Hot water ensures that your hair dry out and become brittle.
To keep your hair beautiful in the long term, be sure to also use a Conditioner and a shampoofor colored hair.
The OTIUM COLOR LIFE Shine Shampoo, for colored hair from ESTEL is perfectly suited for this, as it cleanses and protects the hair while simultaneously preserving the color intensity. You can enhance the effect with the OTIUM COLOR LIFE Shine Balm still add which helps you give your hair a special shine. Additionally, you can also OTIUM COLOR LIFE Shine Mask apply, which nourishes dyed hair from the roots. The OTIUM COLOR LIFE Series gives your hair the perfect care, since it consists of valuable ingredients such as cocoa butter, silk protein, lactic acid, and panthenol.
2. Do not rub after showering
If your hair is freshly dyed, do not rub your hair dry with a towel. This causes your hair to become rough, and your new color will fade very quickly. matte and dull. To keep your hair color lasting as long as possible, press your hair rathergently with a towel.
3. Avoid hot styling tools
If you want to have healthy hair, then better avoid styling tools, such as a hot hairdryer or a straightener. These products put even more strain on your colored hair and drain their moisture , which makes them look dull and no longer shine beautifully. Therefore, make sure to wash your hair as often as possible dry in the air. But if it really has to be the hairdryer, then be sure to use a good one Heat protection spray.
To protect your hair well from heat, you can use this HC 1.3 BATISTE Heat Protection Spray by ESTEL use. This heat protection spray protects against thermal effects and gives the hair exceptional shine and smoothness. With BATISTE, the hair is perfectly protected and optimally prepared for the subsequent styling.
4. Brush your hair properly
When brushing and combing your hair, be sure that it does not pull. Instead, make sure to work slowly from the bottom to the top with a paddle brush. If you brush your hair too aggressively, you may quickly damage your cuticle layer. But also a light conditioner can help make your hair easier to comb and brush.
Tip: Use this 03 VELVET Detangling Spray by ESTEL, which ensures the smoothness of your hair and the Combability essential facilitated. VELVET is a absolute must-have, as it ideally prepares the hair for any styling.
Furthermore, also are exclusive ingredients, like selected polymers, keratin, beeswax, or silk proteins. This results in the hair being particularly gentle well-groomed and firmedis.
HAIR COLORING: HOW TO MAKE HAIR COLOR LAST LONGER?
You know the feeling that your Hair color somehow never really lasts or even the shade doesn't necessarily change advantageously? We'll tell you why that is and what you can do instead.
1. FIND A HEALTHY BALANCE OF CARE
Be sure to keep in mind that your hair now requires different care than when you still had your natural hair color. It is recommended to at least once a week a gentle hair treatment, such as one made from argan oil, is applied. Also make sure that you use this care oilnot too oftenused, as the color pigments can be displaced by the care pigments with excessive use.
2. USE THE RIGHT PRODUCTS
Use high-quality hair care products from ESTEL, because they stabilize the hair color and prevent the hair from washing out. They also regenerate the hair and revive the vibrancy of the hair color. With regular use, they promote UV protection and improve the hair's combability. Poor products often contain ingredients that are more harmful to your hair and its color rather than helping it.
3. AVOID TOO MUCH SUN
Especially if you want to have dark hair and actually have lighter hair, you should be in the sun always use sunscreen spray.
The reason for this is that the sun gradually bleaches the hair over time, causing a
natural oxidation comes.
But even lighter tones can undergo an unwanted color change due to the sun.
Here is our insider tip theESTEL OTIUM SUMMER Spray Tonic. OTIUM SUMMER is the protective and moisturizing care for summer that preserves hair from pigment loss and dryness thanks to UV filters and high-quality plant oils.
Are you looking for more products for your dyed or colored hair? Our HC LUXURY COLOR range is also perfectly tailored to these needs. Give it a try!