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"I dye my hair regularly and it fades so quickly. I'm confused, because if it's permanent, doesn't that mean that it shouldn't fade? How long does permanent hair generally last? I want to know if mine fades more quickly. And if my hair color fades too fast, how can I prolong my hair color? And while I have you, what unnatural hair colors last the longest? Thanks for writing, Deepti! We'll answer your questions one by one. How long does permanent hair dye generally last?Permanent hair dye typically lasts for between four to eight weeks before it grows out or fades (more on that below). That timeline is broad because it depends on a lot of different factors - how fast your hair grows, the amount of contrast between the color that you dyed your hair and the color it is naturally, the method that your stylist used, how damaged your hair was pre-dyeing, et cetera. To illustrate: someone who gets a balayage, a style in which the dyed color is integrated smoothly into the hair's natural color, will be able to wait longer than someone who dyes their naturally light blonde hair raven black from root to tip. The person with the balayage will be able to grow their hair out easily - balayages subtly transition from your ends to your roots, so there's no clear demarcation of color. Our balayage friend would be able to go weeks and weeks between appointments, since their roots look natural. Meanwhile, our blonde to black friend would need to get a touch up the instant their roots start showing, since there's such a strong contrast between blonde and black. Depending on how fast their hair grows/their comfortability doing touch-ups at home, they might have to be back in the stylist's chair in under four weeks. Does permanent hair dye fade?Permanent hair dye is interesting, because while it is indeed permanent (you'll never be able to remove it completely from your hair without bleach), it does change color and morph over time. Permanent hair dye lasts until it grows out, but it might not always keep the exact same color. The color that it fades to and how quickly it fades depends on multiple factors, including:
The list goes on and on. Because there are so many things that can influence the rate at which hair color fades (and the exact color that it fades to), it's challenging to predict exactly how long a dye job will last before a retouch is needed. Of course, that's assuming that the person actually wants a retouch - it could be that they love the color that their hair faded to (this really does happen! Faded colors can look pretty cool) and don't mind having obviously grown out roots. "My hair color fades too fast, how can I prolong my hair color?"If you want your hair color to fade more slowly, here are some best practices:
And what unnatural hair color lasts the longest?Green and red fashion colors can last the longest. Second in line are any dark colors. Pastels fade very quickly. Broadly speaking, darker colors of hair dye last longer. However, the amount of time that a color stays largely depends on the brand of hair dye that you use. Some of the best brands of hair dye in unnatural colors that last long are Punky Color, Manic Panic and Arctic Fox. Wanna learn more about the world of skin and hair care? Here's your next read:Frizzy Curly Hair Care 101 How to defrizz your curls and get 'em back into shape! Hot Rollers Vs. Curling Irons What's the difference between hot rollers and curling irons? Difference Between a Mole and a Freckle What's the difference between a mole and a freckle? Moisturizer vs Lotion: What's the difference? Can you use body lotion on your face? Tips For Washing Hair In Hard Water This is your guide to washing your hair in hard water Minimalist Hair Welcome to the wonderful world of minimalist hair Type of Combs: Materials and Shapes Your complete guide to picking out a comb Is permanent hair color really permanent?Permanent hair color is exactly that—permanent. When you apply it to your hair, it adds to the natural hair pigment so that the color you've chosen can replace it.
What color hair dye lasts the longest?As natural brunettes, brown hair dyes can last the longest compared to other hair dyes. There's no need to bleach your hair colour as the eumelanin content will allow the hair colour to stay on longer.
How long should a salon hair color last?How Long Does Hair Coloring Last? Hair dye will last from 4 to 6 weeks, but the period will depend on the type of dye you used. Hair dye lasts about four to six weeks, in general. So it doesn't stick to your hair forever — once your hair grows out the dye loses its effect and intensity because your roots start to show.
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