Dirty blonde, Teddy Bear Brunette, Mocha Mousse, Chestnut Bronde, Ginger: These are just a few of the hair color trends for this year that have surely tempted you to refresh your look. Before you do, read below what you need to pay attention to before dyeing, as well as what you need to do afterward so that your hair remains healthy and its new color stays shiny and beautiful.

Before Dyeing

1. Prepare your hair: A week before dyeing, use nourishing masks or deep hydration treatments to strengthen the hair's resistance and make it less vulnerable to chemical processing.

2. Avoid frequent washing: Wash your hair one or two days before coloring to maintain the natural layer of oiliness on the scalp, which protects the skin and the hair from possible irritations.

3. Do not use styling products: Avoid using hairspray, mousses, or other styling products on the day of coloring, as they may prevent the even absorption of the color.

4. Remove damaged ends: If you have split ends or severely damaged ends, make sure to remove them before coloring. This way, the color will appear more even and the hair healthier. Plus, you will completely refresh your look by changing both your hair color and haircut!

After coloring

1. Use specialized products for colored hair: Enhance your haircare routine with shampoos, conditioners, and masks that are specially designed to protect the color and keep it shiny.

2. Avoid frequent washing: Wash your hair 2-3 times a week to prevent color fading.

3. Heat protection: Before using a hairdryer, straightening iron, or curling iron, apply a heat protection product to reduce damage.

4. Rinse with cold or lukewarm water: Hot water opens the hair cuticles, resulting in the color fading faster. So when you shower, opt for lukewarm or cold water—at least for rinsing.

5. Sun protection: UV rays can fade the color, so you should not forget to protect your hair from the sun by using products with sun protection or wearing a hat when exposed to the sun.

6. Hydration and nourishment: Colored hair tends to be drier, which is why it is extremely important to nourish and hydrate it with a mask once a week.

7. Don't forget the touch ups: There are few colors that do not require frequent visits to the hair salon for touch ups. Ideally, every 4-6 weeks you should go to the salon for a gloss or root touch up so that the color remains vibrant and the overall result looks elegant.