Vibrant, unnatural colors are fun, bold and an amazing way to express yourself. I'm particularly partial to pastel shades and faded tones reminiscent of chalcedony stones or faded tie dye. I've always been drawn to delicate shades of purple, green or blue that almost glow, as if hinting at something more - something undefinable and not able to to be fully categorized or tamed. The opal with it's hidden colors that reveal themselves in the sun has always been inspiration for me.
When an amazing and one-of-a-kind color is achieved, fading is the last thing you'll want to happen any time soon - and although ultimately it's inevitable, there are definitely things that you can do to slow the process way down. Below are my keys to keeping awesome color vibrant for much longer:
1.) Invest in professional shampoo made specifically for color treated hair. My personal suggestion would be the Paul Mitchell Color Protect line - and try and buy it from a salon or licensed professional to ensure authenticity and quality.
2.) DON'T was your hair every day! Aim to wash it every other day.
3.) Use cool water to wash and rinse your hair. It doesn't have to be freezing. Try and use water that's a little warmer than room temp to wash, and room temp or cooler to rinse.
4.) Use a deep conditioning treatment once a week. My recommendation is the Paul Mitchell Color Protect Reconstructive Treatment.
5.) Sun exposure is BAD. If you're headed to the beach in summer, I would highly recommend Paul Mitchell's Color Locking Spray (it's like sunblock for your hair)... or a hat.
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