For those curly girls considering going red, I know what you’re thinking. You are wondering, “when I dye my natural curls, will I look more like Rihanna? Or Raggedy Anne?”. The answer my darlings, lies in how you treat and style your newly dyed locks. Curly, red hair can be a unique and eye catching look, but there is a lot to know if you are planning on going ginger. For one thing, red dye tends to fade faster than any other hue. However, since curls tend to absorb color more easily than straight strands, you don’t necessarily need to opt for the strongest shade of dye. Sound confusing? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Read on for a few simple tips for those daring to rock red.
1. Yes red is the fastest to fade but you can prevent it from washing out immediately by… well… by not washing. No, we are not telling you not to shower, we are just saying that you may want to wait three days before you put shampoo to hair post dye-job. Can’t wait that long? Try Curlisto Blow Me Clean Dry Shampoo, problem solved.
2. For those with straight hair, permanent color is necessary for the dye to soak all the way through the hair strand. With curly hair, more hair is exposed which means that you only need a semi permanent dye to achieve the same result.
3. Cold water is key for maintenance. When you wash with hot water, the color will simply steam right out. Rinsing with cold water also prevents frizz and maintains moisture which is a plus since curls tend to be dryer than other hair textures.
4. Having thoroughly moisturized hair is important pre-dye. Since hair dye tends to dry out the hair even more, try our Curlisto Sea Treatment conditioner before dyeing to give your curls that deep treatment and prevent further damage.
5. To help maintain your firey shade, use Colorective Bloody Mary shampoo and conditioner. Our Curlisto Colorective line is designed to maintain and enhance hair color, so that you can get the most out of your new shad! Enjoy 🙂