You just got back from the salon after spending half a day and a few hundred dollars. You've invested your time and money in your hair at the salon, but it shouldn't stop there. So why is hair care so important for color-treated hair? The products, tools, and your hair care routine play a big role in the weeks following a color service.

Think about it this way: if you bought a Cashmere sweater, the care for it is different than that of a regular T-shirt. Investments in dyed hair care are very similar. These are the simple steps that will help you protect your hair and keep its beautiful color longer.

When it comes to colored hair, there are two main goals to pursue. First, you want to restore the health of your hair, which may have been affected by the color treatment, especially when it comes to bleaching your strands. Secondly, you want to prevent or delay the fading of the hair color for as long as possible. These tips will help in both cases!

Let's start by washing the hair. There is no specific guideline for how often you should wash your hair, but washing your hair too often can cause damage. It strips natural oils and ultimately makes hair dry and brittle, frizzy and dull, and can even cause scalp irritation. If you have colored your hair and the color fades quickly, you may be washing your hair too often.