Causes of hair color change

Extensions can change color for a number of reasons, such as chlorine in swimming pool water, minerals in shower water (hard water), seawater, and sun exposure. If extensions are exposed to any of these, the purple and gray pigments will gradually be removed, just as they are removed from your natural hair, leaving an orange/pink hue.

While most people know this information, they are less aware that shampoos containing sodium chloride should also be avoided in shampoos. The orange/pink hue appears due to a chemical reaction in the hair caused by the use of shampoos containing sodium chloride.

What causes hair to fade

Hard Water

Moisture content has a big impact on the color and texture of your extensions. Hard water/water with a high mineral content can leave scale and residue on your hair. With your natural hair, your scalp produces the necessary oils to balance these minerals. However, since the extensions are not attached to your scalp, these minerals cannot balance the minerals. Repeatedly washing your extensions with this water will dry them out and can cause them to become severely damaged.

Sea Water

Many people think that salt water is good for your hair, but it can be really bad for your extensions; salt is a natural dehydrating agent that can strip your hair of moisture and natural oils. The highest concentration of sodium chloride in seawater can cause discoloration because salt water removes the pigment from your extensions, making them a different color than they were before.

Chlorine

Chlorine is the chemical that essentially keeps the water clean. It strips the color from your hair, causing it to dry out, break, and fade. We recommend removing your extensions during the day so you don’t have to worry about them changing color or getting damaged when you go swimming, and then easily putting them back in at night. Too much chlorine can also give your hair a green tint.

Sun Exposure

Sun exposure can have a significant effect on your extensions; the sun can quickly lighten your hair color, making your extensions lighter than your natural hair color.

Best Sunscreen to Avoid Dyeing Your Extensions

Sunscreen

Some sunscreens contain ingredients that can turn your extensions orange or pink. The most problematic is avobenzone (butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), search for “avobenzone-free sunscreen” when you buy it, and you’ll find a lot of safe options.

In addition to this, strongly pigmented oils and hair styling products can stain your extensions; this is why it is important to use sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners.