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Hair that has been color treated has special needs for its care. In general, if it is colored it is more vulnerable to all types of damage than untreated hair. This is because the , which on the one hand is necessary for the hair to absorb the color, but on the other hand means that the hair is likewise more susceptible to damage. Hair care for colored hair focuses on three overall aims: providing protection against physical damage, gently moisturizing the hair, and ensuring the color does not fade.
To avoid breakage, colored hair should be patted dry and not put in a towel turban. Brushing is best done when dry and then only with a wide-toothed comb. Air drying is better than blow drying, but if blow drying is essential it should stop with the hair still a little wet to avoid static and over-drying.
To keep the hair healthy, conditioner should be used regularly whenever the hair is washed. Styling products such as hairspray can actually be beneficial to the health of colored hair provided the product has conditioners and sunscreens in it (many these days do). Additionally, a deep conditioning treatment should be applied about once a week to strengthen the hair. A professionally applied post-color glazing treatment is another avenue to stronger hair, and has the additional benefit of helping seal in color.
Colored hair should not be washed too frequently because it will make the color fade faster. Shampoos and conditioners especially formulated for colored hair should be employed. Some of these are designed to deposit color for an even longer-lasting look. The use of a leave-in conditioner with a sunscreen will also help protect against color fading from exposure to sunshine.
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