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Even ammonia-free box colors can do a number on your head.
Of those, 80% leaned on the internet to guide them through the process.
Flushing your hair until the water is clear is the only way to guarantee the excess pigment is out.
After rinsing out the dye completely, it’s possible for you to finally wash your hair.
This ensures that you remove any stains from your scalp.
But it’s important to use sulfate-free shampoo for this step.
It is free of sulfates, doesn’t strip color, and hydrates.
Sulfate-free conditioner is also recommended for creating a protective barrier for the hair, providing much-needed strength.
After dye system, rinsing, shampooing, and conditioning,L.A.
color guru Matt Rezadvises using shampoo less often, as it can parch the dye-processed hair.
He suggests going up to three days without washing and using dry shampoo in between if needed.
Keep this in mind before you decide to go for a swim too soon with your at-home hairdo.
Hydration is your key defense against brittle hair after the color process.
Obey every instruction on the box down to the fine print.
When in doubt, make a call to your beautician or cosmetology friend and get advice over the phone.
