How to Keep Your Red Hair Fresh & Vibrant

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Did you know that red hair color fades much faster than other colors? Color molecules in red pigments are larger. Because of this, they do not penetrate the hair as deeply as other pigments. Still, you can help keep your red hair color fresh & vibrant with some easy additions to your hair care routine.

Here are some tips to prevent red hair color from fading:

Tip #1: Shampoo Less Often

Minimal shampooing helps avoid color wash-out and keeps your hair in tip-top shape. The frequency would depend on how oily your scalp gets, but another solution would be to opt for dry shampoos instead. On wash days, shower with cold water and use color-safe products.

Here are some products we suggest you use for wash days:

Photo: Aveda	The AVEDA Color Control™ Shampoo (P1,900) & Conditioner (P2,200) effectively fights color fading while giving you soft, silky, and more manageable hair.
Photo: BeautyTribe	The L'Oréal Serie Expert Vitamino Color Protection Duo (P2,300) helps lock in color pigments and gives your hair a boost of shine.

Tip #2: Use Color-Depositing Products

Refresh your hair color in-between salon appointments with these toning options. You can ask us through a free hair consultation to know which shade is right for you.

If you’d like to check them out yourself, here are three different toning options for various red shades:

Photo: Untitled by Flaunt Boutique	The Davines Alchemic Red Shampoo & Conditioner (P2,900) intensifies and brightens cool red tones.
Photo: Salon Sixteen	The Wella Professionals Color Fresh Mask in Copper Glow (P1,350) revives and maintains vibrant copper tones.
	The Revlon Semi Permanent Nutri Color Creme (P700) is an intensely pigmented hair treatment that adds color to your bold look.

Tip #3: Protect Your Hair from the Heat

Sometimes, you can’t say goodbye to heat styling. However, heat tends to damage the hair strands, which further speeds up the fading of your hair color. Preserve the life of your hair color by using heat-protecting products to avoid color fading and hair damage.

We recommend these heat-protecting products for your red hair:

Photo: eBay	The Kérastase Chroma Absolu Serum (P1,950) is an anti-frizz antioxidant thermic leave-in serum for all sensitized or damaged color-treated hair.
Photo: Sorella Hair Salon	The Davines OI All in One Milk (P1,195) contains Roucou Oil that helps add shine, control frizz, and provide heat protection.

Say hello to your best red hair!

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Red hair may be a bit high-maintenance, but the payoff is worth it. With these tips in mind, you can make the most out of this vibrant and eye-catching color.