Step One: The right shampoo
If you have colored hair or bleached hair, your hair needs to be on guard. Although dying your hair can be fun and beautiful, it damages your hair a lot! Plus if you straighten or curl it everyday, it just makes your hair thirsty. A shampoo brand I suggest for colored treated hair is called Garneir Frucis Color Shield. It comes it a big red bottle. Although you don't absolutely have to buy this brand; any brand will work as long as it says color shield. You should only shampoo your hair every other day or twice a week or else it will dry out your hair.
Step Two: The right conditioner
Conditioner is very, very important for thirsty or colored hair. (When I say thirsty I mean hair that is very damaged and dry) Any brand of conditioner will do, as long as it says Nourishing or Moisturizing Treatment for dry or damaged hair. Read the fine print at the make sure it says SAFE FOR COLOR TREATED HAIR! You're gonna want to condition your hair every day so your hair will get that nourishment it deserves. Conditioner is also good for dandruff. Dandruff is a sign of hair screaming "GIMME SOME NOURISHMENT!"
Step Three: The right Leave-in
Leave-in is like conditioner, except you leave it in! After you wash out your shampoo and conditioner and you get out of the bath or shower, you spray or apply Leave-in to damp hair. Blow-dry or air-dry your hair once you've lightly coated your hair. You don't want to dump on as much conditioner as you do, but just lightly spray or apply. Once your hair is dry, it will come out silky and shiny ! Any brand will do, as long as it's okay for color treated hair. I suggest a spray on type, because you're not using as much. I also suggest one that has KERATIN protection, or actual keratin in it. Keratin is what your hair and fingernails are made of. Adding this to your hair will not only protect it, but it'll give it a much healthier look for you.
Step Four: Afterwards
After all the leave-in, you can do your normal straightening or curling, or using anti-frizz serum or curling spray like you usually do.
Step Five: The right Schedule
You should shower everyday, and shampoo every other day or twice a week. You should condition everyday, and use leave-in everyday.
Hope this helps!
--Ferret Gurl
