Hairstylists explain how to make hair dye last longer by making one easy swap in your daily shower routine.

Fast forward a few weeks, and that stunning color is already fading.

Well, it might be your shower.

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This is particularly true if you have colored hair.

This is absolutely true, she says.

This helps seal the cuticle, locking in your dye job for the long haul.

An unrecognizable male hairdresser combs the dried hair of middle aged blond woman sitting sideways

You dont need to buy anything to remedy this situation; the fix is free!

Just turn down the heat.

Keep your hair healthy outside of the shower with these routine hacks, straight from a dermatologist.

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Young women wearing swimwear, showering together at outdoor shower while talking about how often should you wash your hair