The Care And Keeping Of Dark Auburn Hair Color

Keeping chemically dyed locks healthy and vibrant looking is an art that takes some practice for anyone. Dark auburn hair color in particular can be easier to upkeep compared to some other commonly dyed hues, such as blondes or gingers. Auburns are more forgiving when natural roots begin growing in, and they take better to natural highlights. Even sun damage does not tend to affect dark auburns as badly as some other dyed colors. However, you still need to make an effort to keep it looking healthy, natural and beautiful. With a little work, your color can look beautiful all the time. Shampooing can be tricky with dyed color, but there are a few ways to avoid prematurely washing out dye or accidentally damaging your hair. Try to avoid shampooing for the first few days after a new dye or a touch-up treatment. Before the dye has set completely, a shampoo can wash out more dye than is necessary, causing the color to fade prematurely. Chemically treated color should be washed with shampoo that is specifically marketed toward dyed locks. It will be gentler on you and will help combat any chemical damage that may result from repeated dying. It will also be gentler on the dye and not strip it out harshly. Try using a dye rinse for dark auburns between treatments. The rinse can be done every two weeks or so, and will help cover up roots and keep the overall color looking nice. Chemically treated locks can also be prone to heat damage, so it is important to be careful with the way you style them. Instead of blow-drying, let it air-dry. If you do not have time to air-dry in the morning before work or school, try washing in the afternoon when you get home and letting it air-dry while you lounge around the house. Repeatedly straightening or curling with a heat iron can make your strands dry and brittle when it has already been chemically dyed. If you prefer straight or curly hair all the time, ask your stylist about a treatment that will chemically straighten or curl your hair. Avoiding daily heat damage from a heat iron will go a long way toward keeping your look healthy and vibrant. Heat damaged strands that are already fragile from being chemically colored can look terribly unhealthy, and the best way to avoid it is to take care of your hair in the first place. These are just a few ways that you can keep your color healthy by paying attention to your daily care and maintenance rituals. If you still find that your hair is getting lank, limp or dry, ask your stylist next time you come in for a color treatment. You may need to take a temporary break from treatments to allow your hair to recover, or there may be an oil treatment or a healing treatment that can recover moisture and health more quickly. Your lovely dark auburn hair color makes you feel beautiful, but your natural hair and its health are important to your overall well-being. Make sure that you pay attention to the long-term health of your hair, too.