How to Wash Dyed Hair Without Losing Color

Intermediate 10 min 14 steps 42444 views Rating: 4.8/5 Published: 2026-01-03

Choose a color-protectant shampoo and conditioner.. Use color-safe dry shampoo in between washes.. Make sure your hair products are sulfate- and alcohol-free.

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1

Choose a color-protectant shampoo and conditioner.

Step 1

Choose a color-protectant shampoo and conditioner.

2

Use color-safe dry shampoo in between washes.

Step 2

Use color-safe dry shampoo in between washes.

3

Make sure your hair products are sulfate- and alcohol-free.

Step 3

Make sure your hair products are sulfate- and alcohol-free.

4

Apply deep conditioner once a week.

Step 4

Apply deep conditioner once a week.

5

Apply a heat-protectant product before using a blow dryer or iron.

Step 5

Apply a heat-protectant product before using a blow dryer or iron.

6

Wait at least 24 hours to wash your hair after getting it colored.

Step 6

Wait at least 24 hours to wash your hair after getting it colored.

7

Wash your hair every other day at most.

Step 7

Wash your hair every other day at most.

8

Add a little dye to your conditioner.

Step 8

Add a little dye to your conditioner.

9

Condition your hair after each wash.

Step 9

Condition your hair after each wash.

10

Rinse your hair using cool water.

Step 10

Rinse your hair using cool water.

11

Blot your hair dry gently with a microfiber towel or T-shirt.

Step 11

Blot your hair dry gently with a microfiber towel or T-shirt.

12

Limit your use of heat-styling tools.

Step 12

Limit your use of heat-styling tools.

13

Wear a hat or scarf to protect your hair from the sun.

Step 13

Wear a hat or scarf to protect your hair from the sun.

14

Avoid swimming in chlorinated water.

Step 14

Avoid swimming in chlorinated water.

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