Autumn has arrived, and if you’re a person who’s played with dark hair color this summer, you may be wondering how to restore your hair to a natural color. But be warned: Blonde without the power of a professional salon is notoriously difficult to maintain.

Autumn has arrived, and if you’re a person who’s played with dark hair color this summer, you may be wondering how to restore your hair to a natural color. But be warned: Blonde without the power of a professional salon is notoriously difficult to maintain.

For starters, if you were anything other than blond before going darker (or even if you were), your roots will likely be showing through. If that’s what you’re going for—and I can’t imagine why anyone would want that—that’s fine! Just make sure they’re not too visible with the help of some good root concealer or temporary spray-in dye.

But we all know that most people prefer their natural color back. The question then becomes: How do I go about getting it back?

First, stop using shampoos that contain sulfates and silicones. Sulfates are detergents found in some shampoos that are effective at cleansing hair but also dry it out. Silicones coat the hair shaft and leave residue with build-up associated with many styling products.

First, stop using shampoos that contain sulfates and silicones. Sulfates are detergents found in some shampoos that are effective at cleansing hair but also dry it out. Silicones coat the hair shaft and leave residue with build-up associated with many styling products.

Instead of these chemical additives, look for alternatives such as argan oil or coconut oil (check the label for sodium laurel sulfate). In general, natural oils are better for your hair than synthetic ones. You don’t have to go overboard on DIY treatments; just use a deep conditioning treatment once or twice a week after washing your hair with a shampoo specifically designed for colored tresses (like Fekkai Color Radiance Shampoo and Conditioner) will do just fine! After rinsing this product out thoroughly (you can do so under running water), apply more conditioner from root to tip while gently massaging it into each strand until fully saturated—the more you rub into your scalp when styling later on in life will help prevent premature graying along those roots!

If you have color treated hair, look for shampoos labeled “sulfate-free” or “for sensitive skin” on the label.

If you have color treated hair, look for shampoos labeled “sulfate-free” or “for sensitive skin” on the label. Sulfates are chemicals that can cause buildup, making your hair dull and lifeless. Silicones are also known to cause buildup and can leave hair feeling stiff and crunchy. Look for a shampoo that doesn’t contain sulfates or silicones (or any other ingredients you don’t recognize).

These shampoos may not create as much lather as conventional shampoos, but they won’t strip your hair.

Some shampoos may not create as much lather as conventional shampoos, but they won’t strip your hair.

Sulfate-free shampoos

If you have sensitive skin or a dry scalp, you’re probably well aware of the fact that sulfates can be harsh on your hair and skin. Many people prefer to use products with fewer chemicals (like sulfates) because they believe that less is more when it comes to the ingredients in beauty products.

However, if you want to avoid stripping your locks of their natural oils without sacrificing volume and texture, there are some great options out there. Shampoos made specifically for dry skin or sensitive scalps tend to be gentler than their counterparts and won’t leave behind any residue after rinsing them out of your mane!

Second, if you don’t use a deep conditioner already, summer is the time to start.

Use a deep conditioner at least once a week. The best time to do this is right after you wash your hair and before you use any other products, like styling gels or mousses. Once you’ve applied it, wait five minutes and rinse it out with cold water so that all of the proteins can really lock into your hair shafts and restore moisture. Deep conditioning treatments let your strands absorb moisture from the inside out, which helps prevent damage caused by heat styling tools like blow dryers (and even flat irons!).

Deep conditioning treatments let your hair soak up moisture while vitamins and minerals work their way into the strands to repair damage from heat styling. If you’ve dyed your hair this summer specifically, you should use a deep conditioning treatment regularly as extra protection against damage from dyes and bleaches that remove natural oils from your locks.

The sun, salt water, and frequent heat styling can all degrade your hair’s health. Deep conditioning treatments let your hair soak up moisture while vitamins and minerals work their way into the strands to repair damage from heat styling. If you’ve dyed your hair this summer specifically, you should use a deep conditioning treatment regularly as extra protection against damage from dyes and bleaches that remove natural oils from your locks.

Deep conditioning treatments can also help repair damage caused by environmental factors like wind or sun exposure (also called photoaging). These treatments usually contain moisturizing ingredients like aloe vera juice or panthenol (vitamin B5) that replenish moisture in dry strands to help prevent frizziness while adding shine at the same time! This is especially important if you’ve been swimming in alkaline water pools recently–since pools have higher pH levels than normal tap water (which typically has a neutral pH), they can cause hair cuticles to open up making them more susceptible to absorbing moisture-leaching chemicals found within pool water like chlorine.”