You walked out of the salon feeling like your best self — rich, shiny color, fresh ends, a new vibe. But just a few weeks later, your hair color already looks a little dull. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
At Beaudee Salon, we hear this all the time. And we want you to know: it’s not your fault. Hair color fades for a variety of reasons, most of them out of your control — unless you know how to protect your color properly.
Here’s why your hair color might not be lasting as long as you’d like, and what you can do about it.
The Top Reasons Hair Color Fades
1. Washing Too Often
Water is hair color’s worst enemy. Every time you wash your hair, especially in hot water, you’re loosening color molecules. Overwashing — or using harsh shampoos — can strip color faster than you think.
2. Sun Exposure
UV rays fade color just like they fade fabric. Blonde shades can turn brassy, red tones lose vibrancy, and darker colors can dull out quickly.
3. Heat Styling
Flat irons, curling wands, and blow dryers all open up the hair cuticle — and when that happens, color molecules can slip right out.
4. Chlorine and Saltwater
Whether you’re a beach regular or a pool lover, both chlorine and saltwater pull moisture and pigment from your hair. This is especially true for blondes and highlighted hair.
5. Product Buildup or the Wrong Products
Not all products are color-safe, and some can cause buildup that dulls your tone. Sulfates and clarifying agents, in particular, can strip your color faster.
How to Keep Your Hair Color Vibrant Longer
Here’s what we recommend at Beaudee Salon to help your color last and stay radiant between appointments.
Use Color-Safe Shampoo and Conditioner
Invest in a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo and a nourishing conditioner designed for color-treated hair. Your stylist can recommend exactly what your color needs during your coloring or lightening session.
Wash Less Often
Try to limit washing to 2–3 times per week, and use dry shampoo in between if needed. Cool water rinses also help seal the cuticle and keep pigment locked in.
Protect Your Hair from Heat
Always use a heat protectant spray before styling, and lower the temperature when you can. Your color will thank you.
Cover Up in the Sun
A cute hat or UV-protectant spray makes all the difference on bright days. It’s an easy way to protect your investment.
Get a Gloss or Toner Between Color Sessions
A Hair Mini Bar gloss or toner refresh is perfect for extending color and shine. It’s a quick way to bring life back to faded tones without redoing your whole color.
When It’s Time to Refresh
Even with the best care, hair color will eventually fade — and that’s totally normal. When you’re ready to refresh your look, our team at Beaudee Salon is here with personalized, stylist-approved solutions.
We’ll look at how your color faded, what worked, and what didn’t — and help you find a maintenance schedule that makes your color feel fresh longer.
Want to browse some of our real-life color work? Check out our beauty gallery for inspiration and results.
Book Your Next Appointment with Beaudee Salon
If you’re noticing fading or brassiness, don’t wait too long to refresh — the longer you wait, the more work it takes to restore. Whether you need a full refresh or a subtle tone boost, our expert colorists are here to help.
Contact us today or stop by for a color consultation that’s tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and hair health.
And if you’re not sure what color or service is right for you, our Hair & Beauty Guide is a great place to start.
