Tips to Make Your Hair Color Last

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It’s been six weeks since i took the plunge and dyed my hair purple. The picture above was taken during the first week and the pictures below are from this past week. Quite a difference! Now that I’m looking at it more, it’s a little Radiant Orchid, Pantone’s color of 2014! I was warned that it would only last a few months and I’m not hating it, but I may be back at the salon soon for a quick glaze.

If you’re thinking about exploring with bright hues or pastels, you must be willing to keep up with the post-color maintenance! It’s really the key to longer lasting hair color. Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way:

Tips for Color-Treated Hair

  1. Don’t wash your hair for at least 48 hours after you dye your hair.
  2. Make sure to use a shampoo and conditioner specifically made for color-treated hair. I shampoo the roots and condition the tips. I love Wella’s Brilliance Shampoo and Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair. 
  3. Wash your hair less frequently - I’m talking twice a week if you really want the color to last! 
  4. Avoid excessive rinsing in the shower.
  5. Invest in a good shower cap like this one from Drybar to wear when you wash your body, which you should clean more than two times a week!
  6. Deep condition once a week. I’m currently obsessed with this mask from Fekkai! 
  7. When washing, use the coldest water you can stand. It’s awful, but it’s worth it. Heat is your worst enemy when you have colored hair!
  8. Let your hair air dry if possible, but if you do want to use a blow dryer or heat styling tool, make sure to use a heat protectant! Try Oribe’s Foundation Mist - it also offers UV protection, which is a plus for color-treated hair!
  9. Dry shampoo is your best friend! I’ve been testing a lot of different brands, but lately I’ve been hooked on this one from Kevin Murphy

If you live in the NYC area, check out Muze Salon in Chelsea. They used Wella products on my hair, which are really the best for color!

10 Beauty Tips from Celeb Makeup Artist Jake Bailey

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Happy Halloween! Let’s talk beauty. I attended a workshop hosted by the one and only celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey at Lucky FABB last week. With a client roster including Katy Perry, Sarah Jessica Parker, Christina Hendricks, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Chastain and MARIAH, Jake Bailey has established himself as one of the industry’s most sought after makeup artists. 

I must share what I learned.

  1. The hardest thing to retouch in photos is damaged hair so keep those locks healthy
  2. Dewey looks greasy on camera
  3. Do not apply concealer close to the lower lash line. It will make your eyes look puffy
  4. Use foundation as concealer
  5. Apply foundation with your fingers to ensure you don’t over apply product
  6. If you have great dark lashes, skip the mascara
  7. Make sure to coat lashes with mascara from root to tip
  8. A bright camera flash can eradicate the jaw line
  9. Don’t take selfies between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. if you’re outside (wise words)
  10. Confidence is everything

Amazing tips, right? Have a beautiful Halloween!