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Is it cool to have red hair?

These hairstyles are bright and fun, which makes us very happy. But red is a complicated colour that is hard to keep looking good. It's hard to do, and the colour wears off quickly. But when it looks good, it looks so good!
If you want to dye your hair red, we'll answer all of your questions about red hair colour. Read on to learn the best way to take care of your red hair and how to keep it from fading.

How do I pick the right red hair colour?

Red hair is beautiful, daring, and easy to remember. Plus, there's something about the season that makes moody scarlet and golden copper feel so cosy, and there's a shade of red for every skin tone. But it can be hard to find your exact shade, so it helps to look at pictures of people with skin and eyes that are similar to yours to get an idea of which red will look best. Talking to our color experts can also point you in the right direction. In general, the darker your skin, the brighter your makeup should be.

Try rose, gold, or copper for light skin tones.
Try plum or berry if your skin is olive.
Try cherry or wine tones if you have darker skin.
Try coppery highlights on natural blondes.

The best place to change your hair permanently is in a salon.

Why does red hair fade so quickly?

The struggle to keep red hair from losing its colour is real. Because the molecules of red pigment are so much bigger than the molecules of other colours, the first few times you try to colour your hair red, it won't fully penetrate the cuticle and stain the hair. This also means that it gets easier to get out of the cuticle with each wash. Even in the best salons with the best hair coloring expert, red hair color will start to fade after about four weeks. Even if you try more than once, the red pigment might not stick to your hair. Even then, red hair often turns orange or brassy as it fades. It's important to only use hair care products made for color-treated hair and to protect your strands from things like heat, chlorine, and pollution.

How to stop red hair from going grey?

These tips will help you keep your red hair looking good between trips to your hair color experts.

Go a shade darker than the colour you want.

If you dye your hair a shade darker than you want, it will help your red hair last longer. As the colour fades, you will reach your shade on your own.

After colouring your hair, don't wash it for at least 2 days.

When you get water on your coloured hair, you risk losing some of the colour. Your hair cuticle needs time to close and stay closed, especially after you colour it. Usually, you should wait 24 hours after dying your hair before washing it. But it takes a little longer when you use red hair dye.
Don't wash your hair for at least 48 hours, or two days, after dying it red.

Wash your hair with cold water.

How quickly your hair colour fades depends a lot on how hot the water is when you wash it. If you want your red hair to stay bright, it's best to take cold showers instead of hot ones. Hot water opens up the cuticle of the hair, which lets the colour seep out. Stay calm to get the most out of your dye job.

Don't shampoo as often

Over-shampooing is the main reason red hair loses its colour and turns brassy. The cuticle is affected by both water and shampoo, which makes hair colour fade.
Especially if you have red hair. Keep your colour by shampooing your hair as little as you can. Try to wash your hair no more than three times a week.

Condition your hair every time you wash it.

You have to reseal the cuticle every time you wash your hair. Washing it makes it rougher and lets it fade more quickly. If your cuticle is closed, nothing can get into or out of your hair. Conditioner seals the cuticle, which protects the colour from the environment and things that can make it fade faster. Every time you wash your hair, use conditioner as the last step.

Don't pull too hard on your wet hair.

Because the structure of the hair strand changes when it gets wet, wet hair is much more fragile than dry hair. Color-treated hair is more likely to break if you brush it when it is wet. Be gentle with your wet hair and only use a brush that is made for wet hair to keep it from breaking.

Use only products made for hair that has been dyed.

It's important to always use color-safe hair products, especially shampoo, which can remove hair colour. These kinds of products have antioxidants, proteins, and amino acids that help strengthen the hair cuticle and keep pigment from leaking out. 

Don't let the sun damage your hair.

Your hair needs SPF to protect it from UV rays just like your skin does. Using products with SPF in them helps keep hair colour from fading.
If you're going to spend the day at the beach or pool, put a UV-blocking conditioner on your hair to keep the colour from fading.

How to take care of and maintain red-dyed hair?

The tips below will help you keep your red hair looking great.

Refresh your colour with a shampoo that adds colour.

If you feel like your hair could use a change, switch out your color-safe shampoo for one that makes your hair red. It's made with red pigments, so it will instantly bring back your red colour between colorings.

Use a hair mask

Everyone, even redheads, can benefit from a hair mask. A hair mask keeps hair that has been coloured hydrated, which is important if you want the colour to last. Use a hair mask like The Quick Fix Circle once a week to keep your red from fading. After shampooing, put it on towel-dried hair, leave it on for three minutes, comb it through, and rinse with cool water.

Between washings, use dry shampoo.

We've already told you that you should wash your hair no more than three times a week. This will make your shade last longer. But what do you do if your hair gets oily on the days you don't wash it? Get a good dry shampoo for your hair. Look for a formula that doesn't leave any white residue, so you don't get white on your red.

Put a hat on.

If you can, wear a hat to protect your hair from the weather, which can dry out your hair and make it look dull. Wearing a cap or bucket hat whenever you go outside will help your red hair last longer and protect you from UV rays.

Avoid swimming pools

If you can't stay away from the pool completely, you can keep your hair from getting too much chlorine by wetting it with tap water and adding conditioner before you go in.

Get rid of heat styling

Heat is harder on coloured hair than on natural hair. So, using heat to style hair is bad for all hair, but it's especially bad for hair that has been dyed.
If you want your red hair to last as long as possible, try not to use heat to style it. But if you have to use a blow dryer or a flat iron, use a heat protectant spray to keep your hair from getting damaged.