How to make your colour last longer

Colour fades from hot water, sun and shampoos that clean too hard. The good news: small habits fix most of it.

1. Wait 48 hours before washing

Let the cuticle settle before the first wash.

2. Lukewarm, not hot

Hot water opens the cuticle and lets colour slip out.

3. A colour-safe shampoo

Gentler cleansing means slower fading.

4. Shade your hair

A hat or a hair UV spray, especially at the beach.