Haircoloring and Sweating

[snapdragen]

I've found if I follow the directions exactly, and just rinse out the color, I have "color drift". On my pillow, on my towel.. So now when I do my hair, after I've rinsed out the color, I give it a quick shampoo. Hasn't seemed to do any harm to the color, and I don't get the leftovers.

[cindysue]

So now when I do my hair, after I've rinsed out the color, I give it a quick shampoo. Hasn't seemed to do any harm to the color, and I don't get the leftovers.

I shampoo after the rinse as well

[doc]

I get permanent color at the salon and I had that problem once. I went riding right after on a super hot day and a little color leached out. So I schedule my color job at least a day before I plan to ride!

[Nanci]

Yet another vote for shampoo after you rinse, _then_ put in the conditioner that comes with the kit. But you're_still_ not safe until after a couple washings.

I was in a triathlon a week ago, and on the bike leg, I _thought_ what was dripping from my bangs was a little dark for saltwater...I was hoping I wouldn't have hair color streaks going down my back to add to the rest of my wonderful look...

Nanci

[DirtDiva]

I can imagine this happening quite easily with a home-job dye. Personally, I pay shedloads to have my hair highlighted because I've got greys at 25. At this rate it's odds on I'll have a big white streak at the front by the time I'm 30...

[Nanci]

I just can't afford $60 every six-eight weeks. $5 is much more manageable!

Nanci

[DirtDiva]

Neither can I - I tend to wait 10-12 weeks.