Help! Is Your Hair Dye Bleeding? Here’s What to Do
Published August 25, 2016
Your clothes, your pillowcases, your skin: your hair is bleeding. Not bleeding bleeding, but the color is leaking on everything. Most people with dyed tresses have experienced this tragedy, but it doesn’t have to mean you can never wear white again (or that you have to give up dyed hair!). Here are five ways to combat hair dye bleed.
1. Avoid washing hair often — It goes without saying, but if your hair is dyed a fantasy color (like blue, red, purple, pink, etc.), every time you wash it, you’re going to see color running down the drain. The more you wash, the more your hair will fade. If your hair is wet, it also has more potential to bleed, so limit your hair washing.
2. Always put on clothes/go to sleep with dry hair — To avoid rivulets of color from rushing down your neck and ruining your outfit once you get dressed, keep your hair dry during your shower! Put it up in a bun and/or wear a shower cap. After you get out of the shower, always make sure your hair is totally dry. It will bleed less.
3. Hats are your best friend — Not only are hats good at keeping your color from fading, but these will also prevent your scalp from direct sun exposure, which can warm you up. Speaking of…
4. Limit your time in the sunlight on hot days — Water isn’t the only liquid that causes your hair to bleed. Sweat will do it, too. On very hot days, either wear a hat, wear your hair up, seek out shade, or limit how long you spend outside. Your skin will thank you.
5. Use color gloss — Hair experts suggest a color gloss to keep tresses colorful and leak-free. This acts as a sealant, which prevent color bleed. Your hair will look awesome, too, which is a nice side effect. While this method isn’t entirely foolproof, it’s certainly worth a try.