How to Extend Red, White, and Blue 4th of July Hair Color – OLAPLEX Inc.

Key Takeaways

• Prep and protect hair before and after coloring to keep vivid red, white, and blue shades healthy, strong, and long-lasting.
• Use color-safe, sulfate-free products to maintain vibrancy, prevent fading, and reduce brassiness.
• Support color longevity with bond-building styling products and simple habits that minimize damage and prevent color from fading.

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The 4th of July is dawning upon us with endless possibilities. What better way to show your pride than with red, white, and blue on the healthiest hair in the game? From pastels to bold and beautiful, with all styles in between, give the crowd more than fireworks to talk about with gorgeous, vivid tones! However, vivid hair colors require a lot of TLC. To protect your investment, we want to help you with tips for ultimate color longevity.

How to Take Care of Red, White, and Blue Dyed Hair

Add these products to your haircare routine to make your red, white, and blue hair look visibly healthier on the 4th of July and beyond. 

Start with a Pre-Shampoo Treatment

When you dye or bleach your hair, it can become damaged in the process. Jumpstart your hair health with Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment. This color-safe pre-shampoo treatment repairs hair in 3 minutes and immediately revives all 5 key signs of healthy hair: strength, smoothness, softness, shine/sheen, and shape. It also reduces damage, breakage, and split ends. 

To use Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment:

1. Start with wet hair, wringing out excess water.
2. Apply a generous amount from mid-lengths to the ends of your hair.
3. Leave on for 3 minutes.
4. Rinse from hair, then shampoo and condition as usual. 

You can use Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment every 1-3 washes.

Use the Right Shampoo and Conditioner

Shampoos loaded with sulfates can strip color from your hair. Choose an SLS/SLES-free shampoo and conditioner that’s color-safe, like Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo and Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner. Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo reduces breakage and nourishes hair, leaving it smoother, shinier, and more manageable with each wash. The richly lathering formula gently yet thoroughly cleanses every hair type, without stripping or drying, to maintain a hydrated hair and scalp. Pair it with Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner to moisturize, hydrate, detangle, and strengthen hair.

Using this shampoo and conditioner combo is simple: 

1. Dispense a coin-sized amount of Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo and apply it to wet hair. 
2. Lather thoroughly and rinse well. 
3. Dispense and apply Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner to mid-lengths and ends. 
4. Leave the conditioner on hair for 1-3 minutes. Rinse well.

White hair can be prone to brassiness. If you’ve lightened your hair to white for the 4th of July, try a purple shampoo and conditioner like Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo and Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner. Both neutralize brassy and yellow tones for brighter, softer, and stronger natural or color-treated hair. To use Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo and Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner:   

1. Distribute Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo evenly between palms. 
2. Apply to wet hair and lather fully. 
3. Leave the purple shampoo on for 1-3 minutes, then rinse well. For more intense toning, leave it on your hair for up to 5 minutes. 
4. Follow with Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner, applying it from roots to ends.
5. Leave the conditioner on for 1-3 minutes, then rinse well.

The Best Styling Products for Red, White, and Blue Dyed Hair

If you’re noticing breakage after dyeing your hair, combat it with a styling cream like Nº.6 Bond Smoother®. This styling cream controls frizz with its humidity-resistant formula and protects hair from heat up to 450°F/232°C. To use Nº.6 Bond Smoother®:

1. Apply one pump to clean, damp hair.
2. Comb through and style as desired. 

To increase the color vibrancy of your red, white, and blue hair, add a few drops of OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil™ on damp or dry hair. This hair oil also boosts shine and softness while taming frizz and flyaways, helping you nail the perfect 4th of July look.

More Tips to Extend Your Red, White, and Blue Hair

Here are more ways you can potentially extend the life of your dyed hair: 

• Avoid the sun. UV rays can make the dye in your hair fade faster. Try wearing a hat to avoid UV exposure. 
• Try not to wash your hair daily. Over-washing can strip red and blue dyes from your hair. Reach for a dry shampoo on days when you need a refresh. 
• Wash your hair with cool or warm water: Hot water can cause dyed hair to fade faster. Use cooler water to prolong the life of your hair color. 
• Prepare for the pool. Chlorine can strip color from your hair. If you want to go for a swim, try putting in a leave-in conditioner to prevent fading, or don’t submerge your hair under water. Learn more about post-pool haircare.

Make this July your best hair month yet. Find out more about how you can repair summer hair damage or take the Hair Quiz for a personalized haircare routine.

Sources

1. https://www.today.com/style/heat-enemy-11-tips-help-your-hair-color-last-longer-t84596 
2. https://www.byrdie.com/tips-to-make-hair-color-last-11685760