Do you have bleached or dyed hair? Here are some tips to maintain your hair health while having popping color.

Tips

• Color-safe shampoo– it is important to find shampoos that are safe for dyed hair that will not strip your hair of the color and your natural oils.
• Deep condition– natural hair is already more prone to being dry and while your hair is dyed it is in a more porous state meaning moisture escapes faster. So it is important to put that moisture back with deep conditioning treatments.
• Hot oil treatments– this can help add shine to your colored curls.
• Avoid chlorine– this can be damaging to natural hair and even more to colored hair.
• Less heat styles- color treated hair is a bit weaker than virgin hair, so it will be more prone to breakage with heat.
• Protein treatments– depending on hair type, can add nourishment to your hair and strengthen it.
• Protective styles– the less manipulation the better.
• Always protect your hair at night with a scarf and/or bonnet.

Alternatives

Here are some temporary hair color options from As I Am that don’t require bleach or dye.