Brunettes turned blonde know that covering up roots is critical. Because of the quick rate at which hair can grow, you may be tempted to head to the salon too frequently in order to dye your hair. There is a limit as to how often you can color your hair without causing damage that may take a lot of unnecessary time and effort to fix.

While every person’s hair is different, it truly depends on the type of dye you’re using as to whether you can color your hair more or less frequently. 

How Often Can You Color Hair?

Below are three different coloring options that affect how long you can go between dye jobs. 

Permanent Dye

The general rule of thumb with permanent dye is to wait as long as possible between coloring jobs, with 4-6 weeks being the minimum.

The harsh chemicals involved in stripping hair of its color in the bleaching process or adding different tones can take a toll on the hair and it’s important to give it ample recovery time so it doesn’t fry or become brittle or limp.

Demi-Permanent Dye 

Demi-permanent dye usually fades after 12-25 washes. It’s a good idea to let the color fade before dyeing again. 

This lesser known hair dye sits comfortably in-between permanent color and semi-permanent or temporary hair color. It does not penetrate the hair follicle but rather lives on the surface of hair where a small amount of peroxide binds pigment to the shaft. 

Demi-permanent dye is perfect for testing out a new hair color. It’s also great for blondes that want to try going dark. To get the longest life out of this dye as possible, use a color protecting shampoo and follow up with moisturizing conditioners and the occasional nourishing mask. When hair is properly cared for, you can move easily from one dye job to the next. 

Semi-Permanent Dye