Try these tips: Skip shampoos! The more you wash your hair, the more your color will fade. Rinse with cool or cold water when you do shampoo. Conditioning treatments! You can actually use our Fader or Rinse as a hair mask! Leave it in for 10-15 minutes and reap the benefits of Sunflower Oil and Bergamot which can help to stimulate hair growth and the overall health and look of your hair. Put a few drops of your GDY color into your shampoo and conditioner. This will put pigment back into the hair anytime you shampoo and condition. And avoid these: Washing your hair excessively Hot oil treatments Alcohol-based hair products such as hairspray, gel or mousse Washing hair with strong shampoos such as anti-dandruff, deep cleansing, clarifying and all-purpose varieties Prolonged exposure to salt water and harsh sunlight Chemicals in swimming pools