How to Prevent Heat Styling From Fading Your Hair Color, According to a Colorist

While using a heat protectant spray can make a big difference in the amount of time it takes for your hair color to fade, Anderson says that “going heatless is really the only way to truly avoid fading.” Instead of using hot tools, you can try using socks, a bathrobe or even a flexi rod set to style your hair overnight.

What to Do if Your Color Starts to Fade

Heat styling is just one of the many factors that can cause your hair color to fade faster in between salon visits. Although there’s nothing you can do to reverse color fading caused directly by heat styling, there are products you can use to revive your color at home.

One of our favorites is the Garnier Nutrisse Color Reviver. Enriched with avocado oil, this five-minute hair mask deposits rich color pigments that revitalize hair to salon-fresh color while restoring softness and shine. It’s available in six colors — ranging from icy blonde to rich black — so you can find one that works for your hair color.