Hair Care
Your Hair-Saving Guide To Going BlondeYes, even going light has a dark side -- but there's no need to fear straw-like strands with this guide |
Pre-Appointment Prep Before you step foot in a salon, deep condition your strands. It'll give hair some hydration before it runs the marathon of hair processes, according to Lewis.
"Pre-prep is just as -- if not more -- important than post-prep," Lewis says. "Healthy hair takes color better and more evenly. I always recommend my clients start preparing their hair a week or two prior to their appointment with a deep conditioning mask twice a week." We like Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask with Rare Prickly Pear Oil, $69.
While you're at it, give your hot tools a break for a couple weeks before your appointment. However, if you just can't stand to be away from your curling iron for more than a few days (or if forgoing a blow-dry is out of the question), use a heat protectant spray, like Tresemmé Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Shine Spray), $5.99.
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"Pre-prep is just as -- if not more -- important than post-prep," Lewis says. "Healthy hair takes color better and more evenly. I always recommend my clients start preparing their hair a week or two prior to their appointment with a deep conditioning mask twice a week." We like Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask with Rare Prickly Pear Oil, $69.
While you're at it, give your hot tools a break for a couple weeks before your appointment. However, if you just can't stand to be away from your curling iron for more than a few days (or if forgoing a blow-dry is out of the question), use a heat protectant spray, like Tresemmé Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Shine Spray), $5.99.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Spin the Color Wheel