Tips About Washing Hair After Coloring

Nothing is better to put you in a good mood than walking out of the salon with freshly-dyed hair. Usually, you need to spend hours getting your hair to that just-perfect color, so you need to keep your color fresh as long as possible. So, there may be some questions that pop up in your mind: should I wash my hair before I color it? how long should I wait to wash my hair after coloring? In order to help you keep your new hair color fresh, shiny and vibrant, we will give you the answers to all your queries right here.

 

Should You Wash Your Hair Before Coloring?

 

Actually, it is a common myth that you shouldn’t wash your hair before dyeing it as dirty hair grabs color faster. The truth is that if it is dirty, you shouldn’t get your hair dyed at all.

 

After all, tastywig tells you that unwashed hair will not only have an excess of oil but will also contain dirt and sweat. While sweat contains ammonia that can cause oxidation, you might get a different color than expected. Also, the excess buildup will not allow the dye to penetrate the hair, thus resulting in uneven hair coloring.

 

Therefore, it is essential that you wash your hair with a mild shampoo 1-2 days beforehand before dyeing it.

 

How Long Should You Wait to Wash Your Hair After Coloring?

 

We may have the same questions a day or two after coloring: “how long do I need to wait before washing my hair?”, "can I wet my human hair wigs after coloring?” and “can I work out after getting my hair dyed?”.

 

For this question, we suggest you should wait at least three days before shampooing your hair after coloring. That is because it takes up to three days for the cuticle layer to fully close, which traps the color molecule, allowing for longer-lasting hair color.

If you have a workout scheduled a day or two after your color appointment, your best bet is to reschedule or skip it to avoid wetting it or washing it, thus lifting the color out of your hair.

 

Therefore, remember to wait a full 72 hours before shampooing after having your hair colored rather than shampoo the day after you dye your hair. After all, it's one of the most common mistakes, and one of the most costly.

 

How Often Should You Wash wigs with color?

 

The natural oils in your hair often can protect the scalp during the dyeing process. Hence, you should always follow the set instructions of whatever particular dye you are using, especially if the dyeing process involves bleaching your hair.

 

Although the worst enemy of color is water, it doesn't mean you need to stop taking showers — just make simple tweaks to your routine, like avoiding excessive rinsing.

 

To prevent water from washing away your vibrant color, please wash your hair less often. For example, it is best for you to wash your hair just two or three times per week, and never more than every other day to retain those natural oils that help condition your color-treated hair.

 

Or it is a great option for you to try using a dry shampoo at the roots to soak up oil, instead of shampooing your hair every day.