How To Keep Your Hair Shade

Red (and its different shades) is a very lively and energetic color. That’s why red hair brings a rebellious and seductive touch.

However, we have to make it clear that red tones are very demanding. They require some care because over time they can lose their shine and look tired, unflattering. That’s why next we’ll tell you how to keep the color tone always vibrant.

Even if the red tone is not your natural tone or resembles it, the best thing is to learn to take care of the color to look good at all times. So, let’s look at the tips for keeping your red hair color flawless.

You must get your skin tone right

Since it’s an art, we should know which type of red hair tone suits our skin best. For this, you should assess whether you have warm or cool skin.  It is also important to consider the natural color of your hair and eyes.

Natural redheads have a cool skin tone and often freckles. That’s why, if we want to achieve a natural look, we must pay attention to these details.

If you have these skin characteristics, red hair looks great. However, this does not mean that adjustments cannot be made for other skin tones. You can always adjust the shade to achieve spectacular red hair. 

• Light eyes and skin: oranges, coppery browns, chocolates.
• Natural brown skin: cherry red and burgundy.
• Super tanned skin: mahogany, wine red reflections.

Red Hair Products

Paints tend to lose their shine and intensity with washing. However, this can be avoided if we keep the ink properly maintained. Also, dyed hair is drier than natural hair.

To make the paint last longer, we should use shampoos that have a neutral pH, without sulfates. And, of course, we should prefer models that are specific to hair dyed with that shade.

On the other hand, the use of hair dryers or flat irons can mistreat the hair and take away its shine. As a consequence, it is necessary to hydrate it frequently. We recommend using products that have been specially developed to moisturize and care for red hair.

be careful with the bath

Due to the size of the red ink molecules, they do not penetrate the yarn well enough and can therefore come off more easily. This needs to be taken into account if the ink is intended to last a long time. In other words, you need to be more careful with how often you wash your hair.

respect the time

Something essential for red hair to last longer than programmed is to follow the instructions of the dye. For example, normally when applying a reddish tint of paint,  you should not wash your hair for days following application. 

natural dye

If you have a passion for auburn color and want to keep it glowing, you can use certain natural elements to maintain the tone. For example, in the case of brighter and bolder tones, you can apply, after the usual wash, a little red tea.

Remember that, although it is recommended that you touch up the dye every month to keep your hair red, you can also look for other alternatives (such as henna) so as not to overuse the chemicals in commercial dyes.

comb before bed

Chances are you’ve already done this, but now you should do it more often. Discolored hair has three characteristics: it is thinner, more brittle and weaker. Therefore, this type of hair tends to mat. To avoid this problem, you should comb your hair with a large, flat brush. 

Healthy food and supplements

In addition to maintaining a healthy diet, you can take (from time to time) some supplements that have nutrients especially aimed at hair care. They often come in capsules and give results in a short time.

It is possible to take vitamin supplements for three months (after applying the paint) and then take a break for at least a month. The best supplements are those capsules with vitamin D, zinc and omega 3, as they are effective nutrients to keep your hair strong and healthy.

Learn more: Why are omega 3 acids so important?

release yourself from stress

When there are internal situations such as stress, aging, fatigue, hormonal changes or poor diet, the scalp tends to become weaker. This causes indiscriminate hair loss.

As a result, the strands are thinner, which prevents volume and ink retention evenly throughout the hair.

With good care you can show off beautiful hair.

In short, remember that in order to show off incredible hair, you must take good care of yourself in every way. Maintain good lifestyle habits, eat healthy, exercise, do not use so much flat iron and blow dryer, and look for the different alternatives that exist to avoid the abuse of chemical products for the hair.