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How To Create Your Own Color Depositing Conditioner

The first thing that people will mention to you is how difficult red hair is to maintain. Without getting too scientific, the red dye molecules are the largest, which means that they’re also the first to slip out of your hair. I’ve tried everything from frequent color refreshes to pushing the boundaries of cleanliness between washes, but that can be damaging and gross. Color depositing conditioners have always been an option, but I didn’t really feel like any of them were formulated with the shade of red that I prefer. I’ve also watched many YouTube gurus mention the concept of making your own color depositing conditioner, but none of them shared specifics and I also couldn’t find a blog post that I felt educated me enough to try it myself.

This week I felt adventurous and decided one evening to pick up a tub of Manic Panic on my way to a party, and I was blown away by the results.

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Kara

Wednesday 22nd of September 2021

You have a beautiful smile.

Danielle Fielding

Friday 24th of August 2018

Not washing your hair does NOT cause damage. OVERWASHING causes damage. I was my hair 1-2 times a month, 3 if it gets dirty. Please dont spread false information. Its also not gross tyvm.

Sarah Conley

Friday 24th of August 2018

Hi Danielle, Thank you for sharing your perspective. My hair is very fine and within most weeks it's next to impossible for me to stretch my hair to even three days between washes. In addition, because my hair is bleached, it's important for me to continue adding moisture into my strands and although I add oil and leave in conditioner regularly, my fine hair can't handle much product. I've discussed this issue with many stylists and brand experts, and different hair types react differently. This post was written from my point of view and with my experience. It's clear that you too are passionate about this topic and if you've written any pieces or find any resources relevant to this topic, I'd be happy to take a look.

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