I know how fun being a fake redhead can be for a lot of women (and men too). It can really make you stand out in a crowd. Clients often ask me about caring for hair that's been dyed red so let's chat about that.
Shampoo for red hair
Dye jobs don't go away just because your hair grows. All dyes fade and red dye fades faster than any other. Lots of sun will murder your beautiful red locks.
If you're someone who has to wash their hair every day or they go crazy, red might not be the color for you. Every time you wash your hair, you wash some of the dye out, no matter what the color. This is especially true for red dyes.
If you spend the money to look ravishingly red, you should get a shampoo that is sulfate-free. You can also look for shampoos specially made for red hair with red dye in them.
Which red hair shade
There are so many shades of red hair dye today. They range from orange to plummy. But you can also have red with highlights, dark or blonde with red, red hair with brown highlights, or just about any combination you can think of.
If your skin is already light and orangish, like Christina Hendricks of Mad Men, you obviously don't want to go with an orange-red dye. So skin tone is definitely going to play a role. African-Americans often look fabulous with the plummy reds but again, it depends on skin tone.
The bright reds also have various shades. The woman in the picture above has chosen a bright red that works well with her skin tone but there are even brighter shades available.
The bottom line for all of us fake redheads? It's going to take a little more care and maintenance. But it's so much fun, it's worth it.
