Step 1: Don’t wash your hair every day

Washing your hair every day is bad for the health of your hair, and it can cause brittleness and breakage. This is because shampoo strips away natural oils from the scalp, causing oil production to go into overdrive so that you’re left with greasy roots by the end of each day. However, if you wash your hair less frequently, this will prevent excess oil buildup and lead to healthier looking locks (and fewer blow dryer fights in the morning). Washing once or twice a week is ideal, but if you have oily roots try washing every other day instead.

If you’re worried about not being able to get through an entire work week without washing your hair (or feel like there’s no way out when it comes time for Friday night drinks), try using dry shampoo! This product helps absorb any excess grease before it becomes noticeable. The best part about dry shampoos is that they don’t require water—so there’s no down time involved between showers! The downside though: they might leave some residue on dark-colored clothes or skin so be careful applying them directly onto those areas as well as doing so immediately after applying conditioner; otherwise they’ll leave white streaks everywhere which defeats their purpose entirely.”

Step 2: Use cool water

• Use cool water

To reduce the fading process, it is essential to wash your hair with cool water. Cold water helps slow down the fading process and also gives your hair an extra shine. You don’t need to take a bath in icy cold water though! Just fill up your sink with some cold tap water, submerge your head and use this as an alternative method of washing instead of using hot or lukewarm tap water.

Step 3: Use a heat protectant

Heat protectant is a product that helps to protect your hair from the heat of styling tools. This can be anything from curling irons, flat irons and blow dryers. Heat protectants provide a layer of protection between the heat source and your hair so it won’t damage as easily.

Heat protectants come in many different forms but the most common are sprays or serums that you apply before using any heat styling tool on your hair. You can also find them in mousse or balm form which you apply to damp strands before blow drying or flat ironing them into place.

If you’re looking for an easy way to add moisture back into your locks then look no further than Moroccanoil Treatment! This product works great at making sure there’s enough moisture locked in so that when you use tools like curling wands/flat irons etc., it doesn’t cause frizziness or breakage due to lack of hydration (which can happen if too much stripping happens).

Step 4: Keep your hair in the shade

• If you can’t avoid the sun and need to do your own hair in the sun, wear a hat or scarf. These will protect your hair from direct exposure to UV rays, which can be damaging and cause fading.
• If you’re going out at night, go straight from the beach with wet hair – it won’t dry naturally in time for you to avoid swimming in any pool or lake water.
• Avoid chlorine as much as possible – it is known for stripping colour from hair and will affect your ombre colouring over time.

Step 5: Deep condition with coconut oil

The final step of your at-home hair colour maintenance is to deep condition. You can do this with store-bought products but it’s much less expensive and more effective to make your own. Coconut oil is a great choice because it’s loaded with essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that nourish the scalp and promote healthy growth. It also has antibacterial properties that fight off dandruff or other scalp issues that may occur after lightening your hair.

To make a DIY deep conditioning mask, mix one-quarter cup coconut oil (warmed up to melt) and two tablespoons each olive oil and honey into a bowl until well combined. Apply liberally from roots to ends before bedtime for soft shiny locks in the morning! If you have long hair, use about half as much mixture as needed for short hair (or less). Use this mask once per week for best results!

Step 6: Avoid chlorine, salt water, and hard water

To keep your hair colour looking vibrant, it’s important to avoid chlorine and hard water.

Hard water can leave your hair dull and dry with dandruff or even causing hair loss.

Step 7: Don’t colour again too soon!

Now that you’ve got yourself a fancy new look, it’s time to maintain it!

• Don’t colour again too soon. If you want to keep the ombre look in your hair for longer than two weeks or so, dyeing the ends of your hair will cause them to get darker and darker over time. This can make the transition between colours seem choppy and harsh instead of gradual and natural-looking. To avoid this effect, wait at least six weeks before applying another coat of dye.

These tips for colour-treated hair are easy to follow and will keep your colour vivid for as long as possible.

The following tips for colour-treated hair are easy to follow and will keep your colour vivid for as long as possible.

• Keep your hair out of the sun. The sun damages your hair, so it’s best to wear a hat or be in the shade when outdoors.
• Use cool water when washing your hair. Hot water can damage the cuticle and cause color loss, so wash with cold water whenever possible (or just make sure you’re not using boiling hot). You should also use a heat protectant spray before blow drying or straightening after washing; this will help protect against heat damage and prolong the life of your colour!
• Don’t swim in chlorinated pools or salt water too often—and definitely don’t go swimming right after getting a fresh perm! This type of harsh treatment can easily undo any progress you’ve made on protecting your strands from fading out prematurely by stripping off all those hard-earned glosses with one fell swoop! Instead try taking up yoga instead; it’s good exercise but doesn’t involve damaging chemicals like chlorine which could affect how long it takes before needing another touch up session at home – unlike poolside activities where chlorine can really do some serious damage over time..