Protecting Your Hair Color With the Right Products

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Now that we are in the Fall season, most of us are sporting new autumn inspired hair colors from the bold reds, copper tones, gold tones, and auburn tones. We must retain our lovely hair color by using the right products to keep it from fading and the hair from drying out. Read the tips below on retaining your hair color and making it last.

Tips to Protecting Your Color-Treated Hair

1. Use sulfate-free shampoo. Sulfate-free will not strip your hair color or dry out your tresses. It will maximize your hair color. 
2. Use a moisturizing conditioner that contains proteins.  This will keeps the hair moisturized and avoid dryness and breakage. 
3. Wash hair once a week & Co-wash once a week. Washing the hair frequently during the week will lead to the color fading.
4. Wash hair in cool water. Washing hair in cool water will seal the cuticles and retains the hair color.  
5. Minimize the use of heat on the hair. Too much heat will lead to dryness, breakage, and fading of color.
6. Wear a satin bonnet & sleep on a satin pillow case. This is keep the hair moisturized throughout the night and keeps the hair manageable in the morning. Cotton scarves and pillowcases will absorb moisture from the hair causing dryness and breakage.

These tips should be taken not only for natural hair, but also for lace wigs. Non-virgin hair is processed with an hair color and care is needed to maintain the color as well as keeping the hair moisturized. 

Top 5 Tips to Keeping Your Lace Wig Looking Good Every Day

1.       Wash & condition hair often. If you wear your unit every day, it is best to wash it once a week. Try to stay away from products that contain alcohol for it dries the hair out causing it to become brittle. Take notice of the hair’s origin when selecting hair products. Most African American products are too heavy for the tresses on the lace wig. Try products like Nunaat Silicion, L’Oreal, MoroccanOil, and Garner Fructis. Do not allow any of the hair products to sit on the base of the lace too long for the knots can become loose causing the hair to shed. Remember to use a knot sealer before and after every wash.

2.       Take caution when drying. The best way to dry your unit is by air drying preferably overnight.

3.       Use a wide tooth comb and ceramic/loop paddle brush. Comb or brush the hair often to avoid matting and knotting. Always start from the bottom working your way up near the roots. Never brush the hair while wet.

4.       Wigs require regular maintenance. Special attention is needed for human hair lace wigs at least every two months.  A stylist will wash, condition, trim, and restyle the wig just like he or she does for a client.

5.       Properly store your wig. When you are not wearing your unit, it should be placed on a mannequin head covered with a satin scarf or stored in a satin bag.

Following these tips will help in prolonging the life your lace wig making it worth your investment!