5 Tips For Taking Care Of Dyed Natural Hair

Dyeing your hair and cutting your hair can both be exciting decisions, but they can also be rather traumatic. If you’re rocking naturally curly or kinky locks, you’re probably just as concerned with protecting the integrity of your hair as you are with having fun and expressing yourself. Thankfully, it’s easy to take care of dyed natural hair without jeopardizing the health of your tresses — here are five tips that will help you do just that.

1) Wash your hair once per week

Washing your hair too often will strip it of its natural oils and could lead to an itchy scalp or dry, brittle hair. Give your strands a break by washing them once per week. Use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, which will prevent dryness and breakage. You can also use a deep conditioning treatment every few weeks to repair over-processed hair. Don't forget to apply heat protectant before using the blow dryer or curling iron on your tresses! If you want to keep your new hue fresh, you'll need to follow these simple steps in order for your locks to maintain that vibrant color for months at a time.

2) Invest in a leave-in conditioner

One of the best ways to take care of dyed natural hair is by investing in a leave-in conditioner. Leave-in conditioners are a necessity for all types of hair because they help to strengthen and protect from breakage. This can be an excellent investment for naturally curly and coily hair as it is more susceptible to split ends. Using a leave-in conditioner will also keep your curls hydrated and soft, which is often an issue with dry, brittle curls. Your hair will bounce and shine without being weighed down by the build-up that many shampoos cause. It’s crucial to find the right leave-in conditioner for your hair type so you don’t end up drying out or weighing down strands. If you don’t want to invest in a leave-in conditioner, try using coconut oil or olive oil after you shampoo before conditioning just like if you were moisturizing your skin.

3) Keep it away from heat tools

1. Use a gentle shampoo and conditioner 

2. Avoid products with alcohol or chemicals that may cause dryness, breakage, or color fading 

3. Apply a hydrating oil to your hair before you sleep 

4. Cover your hair when you're in the sun 

5. Be gentle when combing and brushing your hair

4) Change your shampoo and conditioner frequently

If you have dyed your hair, please keep in mind that you should use shampoo and conditioner that is formulated for color-treated hair. The shampoo and conditioner should also be sulfate free and gentle. This will help to maintain the look of your color-treated hair longer. It's also important to change your shampoo and conditioner frequently because the chemicals in them can strip away the natural oils in your hair. If you're like me, who likes to switch up my hair colors often, it may be best to use a sulfate-free shampoo with every color change because these shampoos are less harsh on the hair and scalp than traditional shampoos.

5) Watch out for loose ends

1. Put your hair in a bun when you're sleeping. If it's damp, use a head scarf or wrap to avoid unraveling your curls while you rest. 

2. Invest in dry shampoo! It's perfect for adding volume and eliminating oil in between shampoos and washes. 

3. Avoid heat styling on freshly dyed hair as much as possible, especially blow-drying or curling, which can cause the dye to drip down onto other parts of your hair and scalp, causing it to fade faster than if you had left it alone. 

4. Rinse off the conditioner with cool water instead of hot water to seal the cuticle after washing, which will help protect against color loss. 

5. Be gentle: Be extra careful about how you brush through your hair with a wide tooth comb so that your strands don't break and damage the natural curl pattern.