Use a color-safe shampoo.

You should use a shampoo that’s specifically designed for colored hair. It may say “color-safe,” or it could be branded as something like Paul Mitchell’s Color Protect Shampoo & Conditioner. This type of product will contain ingredients like keratin and silk proteins, which help keep color from fading. If you’re not sure, ask your stylist what kind of shampoo to use on your new hair color!

Do a cool rinse post-shower.

Although you can use cool water on your hair after every shower, it’s not necessary with every wash. The goal here is to close the cuticle of your hair, which means using heat will actually open it up and let moisture escape. After you’ve washed and conditioned your locks, apply an appropriate amount of leave-in conditioner or serum that works best with your hair type (i.e., curly or straight). Let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing away by massaging gently in circular motions until all of the product has been thoroughly washed off. This will not only help seal in color but also reduce frizziness while keeping strands soft!

Spritz with a leave-in conditioner.

After your hair has dried, spritz on a leave-in conditioner. Leave-in conditioners help to protect hair from breakage and frizz, so you can use one every day to ensure that your locks stay in tip-top shape. If your new color is kinky or curly and prone to frizziness, stick with a product that’s specifically formulated for coily tresses.

If you have straight hair—or if you’re looking for an added boost of shine—try using a serum! Serums are lightweight but super effective at protecting against environmental damage and adding moisture back into the hair shaft. They can also smooth out flyaways without weighing down your locks too much.

Apply a hair mask with nourishing oils.

In order to maintain your new color, you need to give your hair some TLC. Apply a nourishing oil leave-in treatment to help moisturize the cuticle. I prefer coconut, olive and avocado oils. Apply this product from mid-length to ends and wrap your hair in a towel for 15 minutes before washing it out.

Run a detangling brush through wet hair.

• Run a detangling brush through wet hair.

Don’t use your regular brush on wet hair, as it can cause breakage and split ends. Instead, invest in a hair brush designed to detangle hair that’s specifically made for use on wet strands (like the Wet Brush or Tangle Teezer). These brushes are usually made with bristles that are softer than traditional brushes and won’t snag on slippery strands. They also have handles that allow you to get deeper into the roots without hurting yourself or damaging those delicate follicles (which is especially important if you’ve got fine or thinning strands).

• Be gentle when brushing.

In addition to using the right tool, make sure you’re not being too rough when brushing through your locks after washing them—a good rule of thumb here is “gentle strokes,” since pulling too hard will break off pieces of your locks and lead to damaged ends down the road.

Wrap your hair before bed.

If you’ve just colored your hair, you should be wrapping it before bed. Wrap your hair in a silk or satin scarf to keep it from rubbing on the pillowcase. You can use any type of material that won’t give you an allergic reaction or snag your strands. Make sure to leave the scarf on long enough to get as much moisture out of your strands as possible; let it sit for at least three hours before removing and sleeping with it off overnight (the longer, the better). When you wake up in the morning, simply unwrap and style as usual!

The benefits of sleeping with a silk wrap include:

• Getting rid of excess moisture—unwrapped hair tends to retain excess moisture from washing or humidity which could cause color fading and dullness over time; wrapping will help prevent this by absorbing most if not all of this leftover water before going back into its natural state around 7AM when we begin waking up again.* Preventing breakage—sleeping with wet locks can cause unnecessary strain on our follicles which could lead them breaking faster than normal after being dyed; wrapping them reduces friction between each strand so there’s less chance they’ll pull too hard against each other during sleep time (which might cause damage).

Swap your cotton pillowcase for silk or satin.

You might already know that your pillowcase can cause breakage and damage to the strands of your hair, but did you know that the friction between cotton and wet hair is particularly damaging?

The solution is simple: swap out your cotton pillowcases for silk or satin ones. Silk and satin are much smoother than cotton, so they won’t pull at your strands as much. In addition to preventing breakage, these fabrics also help keep frizz at bay—which is a huge plus when it comes to maintaining color!

Protect your hair from the sun.

Protecting your hair from the sun is important, especially if you’ve just gotten a new color. When choosing hats and scarves to protect your hair, make sure that they are made of fabric that does not absorb heat and can breathe. This will help keep your scalp cool as well as prevent any damage from UV rays.

If you want to be extra cautious, look into using a leave-in conditioner with UV protection or even sunscreen on your scalp as well. If you have ever forgotten to put sunscreen on before going swimming, then this tip is for you! Even when swimming in salt water or chlorinated pools—things that tend not to burn skin—sunscreen is still necessary because even these environments can cause premature aging on the scalp and face if unprotected (so don’t forget those earlobes!).

Schedule regular touchups with your colorist.

The frequency of your touchups will depend on a number of factors, including:

• Your hair type and color. If you’ve got long, thick hair with a dark base color, the root shadow will be more evident than if you had fine, light-colored hair.
• How quickly your roots grow in. If they’re fast growers—and especially if they’re gray or white—you’ll need more frequent touchups than someone whose new growth is black or brown. Your stylist can give you an idea of how often they recommend touching up based on these factors (and other factors).
• The style that fits your lifestyle and schedule best. It’s easy enough to make time for a haircut every few months; it’s harder to make the time for regular salon visits if those visits aren’t necessary for maintaining your look!

Avoid using too much heat on your hair when styling.

There are a few ways to do this.

First, use a heat protectant before styling your hair. This will help prevent damage from the heat and leave your strands feeling soft and hydrated.

Second, set the temperature on your hair tools as low as possible without sacrificing results (some people choose to use only air drying). And finally, make sure that you keep the blow dryer moving so it doesn’t get stuck in one place for too long – this is also called “scrunching.” If you have curly or wavy hair and want to straighten it after air-drying, consider using a diffuser attachment on top of the dryer. The diffuser will limit frizz while distributing moisture evenly throughout each strand so that they’re less likely to break off when stretched under high temperatures!

If these tips don’t work out for you or if they seem too complicated (which they shouldn’t), there are other options available: try using natural oils like coconut oil instead of heat; ask around at salons who offer non-chemical dye jobs; visit our website www dot guide dot girlswithcurves dot com/blog/10-tips-to-maintain-your-new-color for more information about maintaining color over time!”

Try one or more of these tips to keep your new hair color looking great as long as possible!

• Use a color-safe shampoo.
• Do a cool rinse post-shower.
• Spritz with a leave-in conditioner.
• Apply a hair mask with nourishing oils every other week or so.
• Run a detangling brush through wet hair before you wash it to prevent tangling later on, and then again after your shower has ended to evenly distribute any moisture that may be still lingering in the strands (this will help to reduce frizz).

And finally: wrap your hair before bed! This helps keep it protected from the pillow when you sleep so that it stays looking good longer than if you didn’t do this last step at all!