Whether it’s your first time coloring your hair or you’ve been doing it for years, the recommended time to wait between hair coloring depends on a variety of factors. How dramatic is the difference in color? How meticulous are you about concealing your roots? Does your hair become damaged easily? Coloring your hair too often can weaken the hair and cause damage, which is why colorists recommend waiting a certain number of weeks before reprocessing.

At 151 Hair Company in Onalaska, WI, the colorists stay up-to-date on the latest trends and innovations in professional hair color to keep it as beautiful and vibrant as the day you left the hair salon. How long should you wait to color your hair? 

You Want Simple Maintenance

• If you love your color the way it is and want to keep it that way, you should wait a minimum of four weeks before recoloring. However, if you don’t mind your roots showing a bit, you could wait six to eight weeks. Hair typically grows 1/2-inch per month, so if your color isn’t dramatically different from your natural hair, an inch of growth shouldn’t be too noticeable.

You Don’t Like Your Color

• If you’ve just had your hair colored and you don’t like the way it turned out, you don’t necessarily need to wait to correct it. Call your salon and ask for your stylist to take another look at it. They should be willing to make the necessary changes free of charge.

You Have Noticeable Roots

• If your roots grow in noticeably dark or gray, you probably prefer to have your color touched up more often. You can go to the salon for a root touch-up every two to three weeks, as the dye will only touch the hair growing in, not the hair that’s already been colored. You can also alternate between root touch-ups and full process color. 

Your Color Fades Quickly

• If your color tends to fade, you probably want to have it colored once per month. However, this can be damaging to the hair. To prevent fading, use a color-safe, sulfate-free shampoo, and don’t wash it every day. Also, wear a hat when you’re out in the sun, as the UV rays will fade your color. Ask your stylist about a color gloss between hair coloring to keep it looking vibrant.

When in doubt, you can always ask your colorist how often they recommend for you to color your hair, as well as the best way to care for colored hair at home. For beautiful hair color by expert stylists in Onalaska, WI, call 151 Hair Company at (608) 783-6191.