Blue hair dye is really striking, but also a bit high-maintenance. Unfortunately, your blue hair can fade into an unwanted green hue over time.[1] Not to worry—there are plenty of tips and tricks to help you maintain your hair’s beautiful blue color.

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Tone your hair with purple shampoo.

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    Choose a sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo. These have a pH in the 4.5-5.5 range, which is the same as hair. That will ensure the cuticle stays closed, which will preserve your color for longer.
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  • Don’t wash your hair for at least 3 days after you’ve dyed it blue. If you wash your hair too soon, your hair might fade.[17]
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This article was co-authored by Patrick Evan and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Patrick Evan is the Owner of Patrick Evan Salon, a hair salon in San Francisco, California. He has been a hairstylist for over 25 years and is a Thermal Reconditioning Specialist, dedicated to transforming difficult curls and waves into sleek, straight hair. Patrick Evan Salon was rated the Best Hair Salon in San Francisco by Allure magazine, and Patrick's work has been featured in Woman’s Day, The Examiner, and 7x7. This article has been viewed 34,493 times.
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