As many people are trying to save money during the recession, it might seem like this is one indulgence they are giving up. Not true.
People always want to look good, and Amanda Kicklighter, color specialist and stylist at Waterfront Day Spa and Salon on St. Simons Island, Ga., said the best way to do that is with professional coloring.
"Box color is way different from salon," she said. "It has a lot of ammonia and the color fades a lot quicker, and it damages hair more."
But whether you brave the box or go to a stylist, there are ways you can keep your color looking bright and good.
Your hair products can help.
Kicklighter recommends using shampoos with color protection or that contain color pigments. You may want to spend a little more and buy salon products, instead of generic, because they aren't as condensed as the less-expensive stuff.
"The trick for redheads to stay red at home is to use red tea," she said. "Let it steep, then let it sit in your hair for awhile."
Another trick is to buy purple shampoo. It helps blondes with brassiness and can keep red hair vibrant.
Don't wash your hair right after you color it.
