Do you know that 80% of women are inches away from picking up the right bottle of colour to dye their hair? After all, nobody wants to live with simple black hair all their lives. Everyone needs a change in their looks; nothing can make more difference than dying your hair.

But what if your decision to dye your hair can damage it? We have crafted the following blog with detailed tips to help you keep your hair healthy while colouring it. Let's move forward with what we can do to help you care for your hair how you should.

If you're planning to dye your hair, it's a good idea to prep it with a deep conditioning treatment beforehand. Using a hair mask twice weekly for at least two weeks before your appointment can work wonders. It helps to deeply hydrate your hair and strengthen its structure, which is key for keeping it healthy during colouring.

Here's a simple way to use a hair mask: After washing your hair, apply it to the lengths and ends while it's still damp. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, then gently comb through and rinse it with cool water. Starting with well-moisturized, healthy hair makes all the difference!

Using a moisturizing shampoo is an excellent idea for dyed hair. Hair dye works by breaking through the outer layer of your hair so the inner layer can soak up the colour. But let's be honest: this process can damage your hair. Afterwards, your hair is more likely to dry out, so keeping it hydrated is necessary.

Unless you're a pro with access to professional products, it's best to skip bleaching or colouring your hair at home. Box dyes can be super unpredictable—what's on the box might not match how it turns out on your hair, especially if your strands are tricky. A professional stylist can assess your hair and mix a custom formula to get your desired look.

Heat protection sprays work mainly by helping your hair heat up more evenly, which can reduce damage. That said, they're not magic and can't shield your hair from all the harm. So, limiting how much heat you use on your hair is still important.

If you want to keep your hair colour looking fresh for as long as possible, cutting back on how often you wash it is key. Frequent washing makes your colour fade faster, so stretching the time between washes means fewer salon trips and less damage from dyeing.

Even if you love starting your day with a shower, your hair mustn't be washed daily. Aim for about three washes a week for straight or wavy hair; if you have Afro-textured hair, once a week is often enough. A good shower cap can be a game-changer! Plus, day-old hair can work perfectly for certain styles.

If you've been skipping hair masks during a break from colouring, now's the perfect time to get back into the habit. Using a hair mask twice weekly for 5–10 minutes can make a big difference. It gives your hair a boost of nourishment to help repair the damage, add shine, and keep your colour looking vibrant for longer. Consistency is key, so stick with it, and you'll notice healthier, shinier, and stronger hair that holds onto colour better.

By now, you’ve probably noticed that keeping coloured hair healthy and vibrant is all about hydration. That's why it's so important to minimize heat, both from styling tools and hot water.

Try using your blow dryer on a low heat setting, and when you're in the shower, stick to lukewarm water instead of hot. Consider skipping heat styling altogether now and then. Giving your hair a break from heat allows it to retain more moisture, keeping it healthier and making your colour look fresh for longer.

When blow-drying, stick to a low heat setting to minimize damage. In the shower, use lukewarm water instead of hot, as high temperatures can strip your hair of moisture and colour. Try skipping heat styling altogether now and then. Giving your hair a break helps it hold onto hydration, leaving it healthier and keeping your colour looking fresh.

Small changes like these can protect your hair so your colour stays vibrant and your strands stay strong.

Mineral buildup from tap water can leave your hair looking dull and lifeless. Consider installing a shower filter to keep your colour vibrant and your strands healthy. It reduces chlorine, sulfur, bacteria, iron, rust, copper, and lead—common impurities that can sneak into tap water.

Using a shower filter helps maintain your colour and promotes healthier hair overall. These impurities can build up on your scalp and strip moisture from your strands, leaving them dry, brittle, and prone to damage. Hydrated hair is the foundation of healthy hair, especially if your hair is bleached or heavily processed.

Caring for coloured hair doesn't have to be complicated—it's all about small changes that make a big difference. Experiment with what works for your routine, and remember, healthy hair always starts with how you treat it. Ready to give your hair the care it deserves? You've got this!