Tip #1: Use a professional dye. Either from beauty supply stores, or get your hair colored at a salon. (Easiest way to tell if its professional quality: Does it come with gloves, a developer, and a conditioner? If you answered "yes" then it probably comes in a box right? "Yes" again?! Well then you're hair color is NOT professional quality. Go to Sally's Beauty Supply and find ones that come in small tubes. This is JUST the pigment, or the color part of your hair dye. Then you need to read the tube or small box and find out what volume developer you need to purchase. If you have lighter hair you usually only need a 20 volume, Medium maybe a 30 volume, and for dark hair you need a 40 volume.)
Tip #2: Do NOT put color on dirty hair. The old wives tale was for back in the day when the chemicals were WAY stronger and the natural oils in your hair would help protect against the damage.
Tip #3: DO NOT wash your hair for AT LEAST 48 hours. This will help the pigment really soak into the hair. Hot water and shampoos will make your hair prematurely release the pigment.
Tip #4: Get a clear or red gloss/glaze for your hair. I would wait a week to let your hair rest and recouperate. Then follow the directions for the gloss/glaze that you purchase.
Tip #5: Try to find higher end, but affordable, shampoo specifically for color treated hair. If it is sulfate free and/or specifically meant for red heads I'm sure it will help even more.
Tip #6: PROTECT YOUR HAIR DAILY!!! Use things such as hats, caps, scarves, etc., to protect your hair from the sun. Use caps durring tanning bed session. Also use heat protectants when using hot tools to style your hair. (Hot tools include but are not limited to: Straighteners/flat irons, curling irons, and hair dryers.)
I hope some or all of these tips helped you girls. I'm sure most of these tips can be applied to all hair colors. With all my love, stay simply beautiful.
-Brittny xoxo
