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    How can I make hair dye last longer?
    Martin Nepton
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Martin Nepton is a Professional Hair Stylist and Colorist at Bang Bang LA in Los Angeles, California. With over 11 years of experience, Martin specializes in helping clients express their Queer identity through hair. Martin offers personalized haircuts and color and style services with non-gender prices based on hair length. Martin holds a BA from the University of Québec at Montréal and is a Licensed Hair Stylist in California.
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    Expert Answer
    Only use conditioner when you're washing your hair to keep your hair hydrated and healthy.
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    Can vinegar change hair color?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Vinegar can lighten hair color slightly, especially with repeated use. It may also add warm highlights.
  • Question
    What color of hair dye lasts the longest?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Natural warm colors last the longest. Cool and vibrant colors fade fastest.
  • Question
    How long does permanent hair dye last before it fades?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    This depends on the color of the dye and how healthy your hair is. Usually, every other hair appointment, or about every 12 weeks, the color will need to be refreshed.
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    How do I keep my hair color from fading?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    You can't completely prevent hair color from fading. However, washing as little as possible and using products designed for color-treated hair will help.
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    Will this work with wash out dye?
    Community Answer
    If you have a natural color yes, If you have a vibrant color, make sure you use color-safe shampoo and conditioner, reduce the amount you wash your hair, and also try putting some of the dye in with your conditioner.
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    What will happen if you leave the color on your hair longer than the box says?
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    It's okay to have the dye set in a little longer then the box says. There are a few things you can do that might help the color stay in longer. The one I know from experience is to use a really good brand of dye like L'oreal. Or, if you're bleaching your hair, keep it blonde for a day before you add in the color to give it time to settle in.
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    Can I use a blow dryer after I shower?
    Community Answer
    Yes, although you may want to put some kind of heat protectant product on your hair first.
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    I'm doing all the above and still my color doesn't last. What else can I do?
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    Have you tried mixing the same color dye with the same amount of conditioner? It works for me.
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