What Leads to Color Fading in Wigs and Hair?

Fading is unavoidable, regardless of the type of dye you apply. Many times, it is caused by multiple combinations of factors affecting the hair's outer layer, cuticle, or pigment modules, or by products that allow pigment modules to escape.

1. Chlorine and hard water minerals

In swimming pools, there are chemicals used to keep the water clean; their chemical exposures and mineral buildups from hard water can make your color fade faster.

2. Damaged cuticles

When your hairs are damaged, it becomes tough for pigments to hold, and your hair color leaks easily.

3. Frequent washing and harsh shampoos

Many times, strong sulfate and other surfactants also strip the pigments and make your hair weak with every wash.

4. Heat and styling tools

Heat directly affects the hair. When you use blow dryers and flat irons, they open the hair cuticle and cause color loss.

5. Sun and UV exposure

As sun rays easily damage our skin, our hair is also easily damaged by UV and sun rays. These rays can break down the chemical bonds in hair dye, causing our hair to fade faster.

Pre-Coloring Habits That Help Longevity

When it comes to vibrant, long-lasting hair color, the process starts even before the dye. Healthy, well-conditioned strands are better placed to absorb color evenly and wear pigment for extended periods of time.

By pre-coloring care investment, you can significantly enhance the staying power of your selected color.

● Start with healthy hair: Cut split ends to avoid uneven absorption and fading.

● Repair and strengthen: Utilize bond-repair treatments to enhance your hair's structure.

● Hydrate deeply: Treat your hair to a deep conditioning mask several days before your appointment to nourish strands and improve moisture.

● Choose the right hair dye: It is crucial for maintaining your hair's longevity. Ammonia-free or professional formulas penetrate the hair better, and the effects last longer. Allure's beauty experts concur, stressing the need for selecting dyes made with durability in mind.

Post-Color Strategies (First 72 Hours)

The initial 72 hours following coloring are critical to bright, long-lasting locks. Hair cuticles are very soft in these hours, and pigments can settle completely. Shampooing harshly will upset this.

According to experts, you must wait at least 48-72 hours before shampooing your new color, which ensures that your new color is fully bonded with the hair and provides a long-lasting radiance and glow.

Washing & Rinsing Rules

● It's best to wash your hair with lukewarm water because it helps to seal the cuticle and lock in the hair color.

● Rinse your human hair wigs with cool water is better to keep the hair dye.

● Want to maintain the shine? Always use sulfate-free and color-treated shampoos, which are specially designed for colored hair wigs.

● To ensure your hair stays long, it's best for you to avoid clarifying shampoos in the first weeks.

Gentle handling these first few days protects your color, keeping it from fading and losing its brilliance much sooner. This careful consideration is what makes all the difference in maintaining your new look, salon-worthy.