What causes hair color to fade after only a few days?

I colored my hair in a new shade that I really love, but it fades completely in about a week. It is within 2 shades of my natural color but it just will not last. I have been coloring for years and have never had this problem before.

What causes hair color to fade after only a few days?

some shampoos just wash it away. are you using the kind for dyed hair? or if you are using an anti frizz serum that stuff will take the color right out unless it is the kind made for dyed hair.

What causes hair color to fade after only a few days?

Try using a shampoo and conditioner for colored hair only.

What causes hair color to fade after only a few days?

when u shower and swim it takes the color out i dont know y you havent had that problem before

What causes hair color to fade after only a few days?

look on the hair dye packet and see what it says when colour goes

What causes hair color to fade after only a few days?

Maybe the type of color you're using is a temporary blend.

I have my hair professionally colored and it does the same thing. Well, it doesn't wash out completely, but the excess doesn't wash out. It's frustrating to watch all that money literally go down the drain.

Also, another factor could be the color you had in you hair before. If it was a lighter color then the darker color might not take and vice versa.

Are you going in the sun a lot? The sun could be lightening your hair too.

What causes hair color to fade after only a few days?

My beautician told me that the change in water (temperature, chlorine level, etc.) can have an effect on hair color, as well as the shampoo and conditioner. I would recommend using the products (shampoo, conditioner, mousse, spritz, etc.) from the same manufacturer of the color you used.