We all love a good blowout or a quick flat-iron touch-up. But your curling iron and blow dryer are basically tiny furnaces for your hair. High heat weakens the hair shaft, and when the shaft is weak, the color has nothing to hold onto. It is like trying to paint a wet wall—the color just slides right off.
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If you must use heat, always, always use a heat protectant spray. Imagine it as sunscreen for your hair color. It creates a barrier. And maybe give your hair a “sweater day” off from heat once or twice a week? Your color will thank you by sticking around.
The Sun: A Sneaky Color Killer
Yes, the same sun that gives you a summer tan is busy bleaching your hair. It is especially nasty to red and purple tones. Remember that faded pink t-shirt you left in the car window? That is exactly what the sun does to your highlights. It breaks down the pigment molecules.
A cute hat or a UV-protectant spray for your hair is not just a fashion statement—it is a lifesaver. Think of it as giving your hair a little parasol to carry around.
