Alex Yarber Salon

Daily Hair Care Routine

**1. Use Color-Safe Products**

- **Shampoo & Conditioner**: Choose sulfate-free, color-safe shampoos and conditioners specifically designed to protect color-treated hair. These products are gentle on your hair and help preserve the intensity of your color.

- **Leave-In Conditioner**: Incorporate a color-protecting leave-in conditioner or spray into your routine to provide extra moisture and protection against UV rays and environmental factors.

**2. Washing Your Hair**

- **Frequency**: Limit washing to 2-3 times a week to prevent color from fading too quickly. Over-washing strips the hair of its natural oils and can dull your color.

- **Cool Water Rinse**: Always rinse your hair with cool or lukewarm water. Hot water opens the hair cuticle, which can cause color to fade faster. Cool water helps seal the cuticle, locking in your color and keeping your hair shiny.

**3. Heat Styling**

- **Heat Protection**: Always use a heat protectant spray before blow-drying, straightening, or curling your hair. This creates a barrier between your hair and the heat, minimizing damage and preserving your color.

- **Temperature Control**: Keep your styling tools on a medium to low heat setting to avoid excessive heat exposure, which can lead to color fading and dryness.

Care Tips for Different Types of Color-Treated Hair

Permanent Hair Color

- **Deep Conditioning**: Use a deep conditioning treatment once a week to nourish your hair and keep it hydrated. This helps prevent dryness and breakage, which can be more common with permanently colored hair.

- **Glossing Treatment**: Consider a salon glossing treatment every few weeks to boost shine and refresh your color between touch-ups.

Highlighted Hair

- **Purple Shampoo**: If you have blonde or light-colored highlights, use a purple shampoo once a week to neutralize brassy tones and maintain the coolness of your highlights.

- **Moisturizing Masks**: Highlights can make hair more prone to dryness. Apply a moisturizing hair mask once a week to keep your hair soft, smooth, and hydrated.

Fashion-Colored Hair

Color Depositing Products**: To maintain the vibrancy of bold or pastel shades, use color-depositing shampoos or conditioners that match your hair color. These products add a small amount of color with each wash, keeping your hair looking fresh between salon visits.

- **Avoid Chlorine**: Chlorine can strip away vibrant colors and cause them to fade quickly. If you plan to swim, protect your hair by wearing a swim cap or applying a leave-in conditioner before hitting the pool.

Do's & Dont's with Color Treated Hair

- **Regular Trims**: Schedule regular trims every 6-8 weeks to remove split ends and keep your color-treated hair looking healthy and fresh.

- **Protect from the Sun**: UV rays can cause color to fade, especially for fashion colors and highlights. Wear a hat or use a UV protection spray when spending time outdoors.

- **Stay Hydrated**: Drink plenty of water and maintain a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals. Healthy hair starts from within!

Dont's

Avoid Overuse of Hot Tools**: Excessive heat styling can damage color-treated hair and lead to fading. Opt for heatless styling methods when possible.

- **Don’t Skip Conditioning**: Skipping conditioner can leave your color-treated hair dry and prone to damage. Always follow up shampooing with a good conditioner to keep your hair moisturized.

- **Avoid Over-Processing**: Give your hair time to recover between color treatments. Over-processing can lead to damage, breakage, and loss of color vibrancy.

Hair Color Care Guide