Most likely, you won't want to wash your hair right after getting it cut, colored, and styled. But if you do, we advise you to take a moment to think about it.
It's possible for even permanent hair dye to fade over time, and washing is by far the biggest reason for this. We're not telling you to stop using shampoo altogether, but using a little less can help.
When you ask hairstylists what the biggest mistake their clients make is, many will say "using the wrong shampoo." (Heat damage from styling is also very high on the list, but we'll get to that!)
Along with cleaning your hair a lot, washing it with very hot water can damage the color. If you have a bright color, hot water will fade it faster.
The sun doesn't care what it hits—it'll damage your skin, clothes, and anything else in its way. Ellis says, "Long exposure to the sun will fade your color, so try to avoid it."
Color-treated hair has already undergone a bit of damage, which makes it all the more imperative to protect it when using heat styling products.
Your hair color will fade over time, even if you follow all of the tips above. Setting up a toning and glazing treatment between visits is one way to keep feeling good about your new color.