Colored hair tends to stand out for its dryness. Once a week apply a mayonnaise or cocoa butter mask to hydrate it and restore its shine.
Women who wear their hair colored, either to hide gray hair or to change their look, often have many problems around the luminosity or softness of the hair. This is because the chemical components of the inks are very harmful. You will know some of the most effective and natural treatments for colored hair that exist below.
Tinted, shiny and smooth: is it possible?
It seems that these three parameters cannot be “mixed” or that they are impossible to achieve at the same time. If you dye and cover your gray hair, it is likely that your hair is not very soft to the touch, in addition to the fact that its appearance is not the best.
But not only the problem is the ink, full of chemical components, but also other neglects or mistreatments that are applied to the hair on a daily basis. The iron, the dryer, the curling iron or the sun can cause a lot of damage.
If you want some when coloring your hair, pay close attention!
1. As a first step, hydrate.
Perform hydration massages on your colored hair once a week. Use natural products, such as coconut oil, olive oil or oat milk. You can also buy different creams that are sold in the market. Let it act for 15-20 minutes, rinse and wash regularly. In some cases you should not wash it.
For a more effective result, you can put on a plastic cap in that period of time.
Paint kits sometimes include a balm that you have to use after approximately ten days, do not forget.
2. What products do you use to clean your colored hair?
The best shampoos and conditioners for colored hair are those that are made with jojoba or coconut oil. It is necessary that they are as natural as possible and to obtain good and immediate effects, you can make these products yourself. In the market, also, there are an infinity of specific brands to maintain the dye and take care of your hair.
Avoid oily hair shampoos or “deep cleansing” shampoos because they are stronger and sweep away everything, even with your dye.
3. Don’t forget, protect it.
The sun, the chlorine in the pool, the seawater, the wind, are all enemies of your hair, especially when it is colored. During the summer you should increase the protection using a spray or cream, or cover it with a hat or a scarf.
This will act as a barrier so that the rays of the sun, in the first place, do not wear out the color of the dye.
It is also necessary to protect the hair of the iron and the dryer, a “mechanical” damage because it removes moisture and color. Before using these items, put on a protective balm and never iron your hair with wet or damp hair.
4. Do not use products with ammonia.
Although there are almost no products that use this gas so bad for hair, some brands still keep it among the components of their dyes. It is a harmful product because it weakens and dries hair and also leaves it dull. Check in the perfume shop for ammonia-free products and the next time you go to dye yourself, be more rigorous with your choices.
5. Finally, don’t forget to cut it regularly.
Experts say a good cut is healthy for your hair (a few inches, don’t panic), about three times a year. You don’t have to go to a hairdresser for it, you can do it yourself if you dare, or ask a friend for the favor. You can keep it healthy by cutting the ends and going to the hairdresser every six months if you prefer a more professional result.
Natural treatments for colored hair
With products that we have at home we can prepare excellent masks and treatments for colored hair, these will keep the color and the hair will have a silky and shiny result.
Mayonnaise mask
It is used to repair hair if it is very dry due to the dyeing.
- Apply half a cup of mayonnaise from root to tip. Cover with a towel to moisten well, and leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse with plenty of water (between warm and hot), and one last time with a little cold water to close the follicles. Repeat this same treatment once a week.
Cocoa butter mask:
It is perfect for repairing a split or damaged ends. This product is usually contained in dyes and makes the hair enjoy an intense shine again.
- Microwave half a cup of cocoa butter to soften it. Spread over your hair, especially from the middle to the ends. Let it work for 10 minutes and rinse with plenty of hot water. Finish with a little cold water. You can repeat once every seven days.
Egg mask
It is used to repair chemically damaged or dry hair.
- Beat two yolks and cover all hair. Make a bun and let it act for 20 minutes. Rinse and use your regular shampoo until there are no more egg residue or the characteristic smell.
Avocado mask
This fruit contains fatty acids and vitamins, being ideal for your colored hair. It will restore shine and softness in a matter of minutes.
- You just have to remove the pulp of a whole avocado and spread it all over the hair. Let it sit for half an hour and rinse.
Yogurt mask
It will soften the skin of the scalp, which has also been damaged or damaged by the dye.
- Apply a cup of plain yogurt to all hair, leaving about 15 minutes. Rinse and wash as usual.
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