photo credit: shutterstock Hydration is the key to taking proper care of
your coloured
hair Whether
hair dye is used to banish greys, enhance a natural shade or achieve a new hue, colouring
hair comes with consequences. 'You're expanding the cuticle,' says Roger Medina, a
hair expert for Garnier, of the chemical process. 'If
your hair isn't hydrated, it's going to frizz up and look like a mess.' The more extreme the colour goal, the higher the risk. For anything beyond a root touchup or subtle colour shift, it's best to seek professional help. 'Blonde [dye], in general, damages
hair most,' says Marie-Eve Faucher, brand embassador for Redken Canada. 'Make sure that you don't push the
hair too much, too fast. Without proper steps, products and treatments, it could take a long time - or even be impossible - to return
hair back to a healthier state.' Why you should hydrate
your coloured
hair With dedication and a proactive approach, you can have
your desired colour and
keep your hair healthy, too. 'You want to target two goals: Anti-fading and moisture retention,' says Lessard. 'You want to
keep your colour vibrant as long as possible between appointments while giving
your hair an extra dose of hydration because it tends to get drier with the use of
hair colour.' Using products designed for colour-treated
hair is a non-negotiable - as is adopting a minimal-shampooing policy. 'I wash twice a week,' says Faucher, who changes her own
hair colour often. 'If you have an oily scalp, you can shampoo up to three times [a week]. But try to avoid washing
your hair every day.' (Unsure of which shampoo is best? Here's our guide to finding the best shampoo for
your hair type.) For those who feel that daily washing is a necessity, Lessard suggests using alternatives to traditional shampoos, such as cleansing conditioners. 'Even if it sounds like complete torture, using colder water to wash coloured
hair is really important,' she says. The best strategy to hydrate coloured
hair To deliver the strongest return (gorgeous hair) on investment (your hard-earned money), step up to a routine of regular conditioning. Faucher swears by a weekly
hair mask to strengthen strands and an arsenal of leave-in treatments prior to styling to prevent breakage and restore
hair health. There's another vital payoff to handling colour-treated tresses with kid gloves: The results have more staying power. 'Healthy
hair will preserve colour longer than damaged hair,' says Medina. Copy his go-to strategy with a nourishing treatment to hydrate coloured hair, such as a
hair mask. photo credit: Geoffrey Ross Alterna Caviar Infinite Color Hold Shampoo and Conditioner, $40 each at salons. The post
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