Eva Longoria Baston is the face of glamor and as a spokesperson for L’Oreal she’s always changing looks, but always looking beautiful. The 42-year-old former Desperate Housewife star explains that she’s been graying since she was 18 and has no shame in admitting it!
Longoria told US Magazine that she is high maintenance when it comes to her long beautiful locks and actually visits her hair salon every two weeks. It really varies from person to person, but we can totally understand that a person in show business always has to look her very best.
Salon experts recommend that you visit your hair stylist every 8 weeks to get your ends trimmed. In terms of hair color, roots start to show after 4 weeks, but you can stretch it out to 5 or 6 weeks.
If you’re the type of person that likes to stretch that time frame and likes to go 8 weeks without coloring, then there are things you can do to make sure the color lasts longer.
Moisturize
There are many products that you can use to moisturize your hair, such as conditioner, but the best way to really penetrate the oils deep is to use your workout efficiently. Braid your hair before doing a workout and smooth some coconut oil on your hair’s ends. The natural heat from your workout will help lock in the moisture.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is great for many things, including your hair. Once a month mix half vinegar and half water in equal parts and rinse your hair with mixture after your regular shampoo and conditioner. It will make your hair shiny and remove mineral buildup that is so hard to get rid of.
DIY
There are things that you can do in the shower and out of the shower to help preserve the color. This includes skipping the hot showers because it opens up the cuticle and washes away the dye. Skip the shampoo, we know that this is hard if you have greasy hair, but try a good dry shampoo between washes. Also, get a good brush with a mix of bristles and nylon fibers, which will help your hair stay shiny.
Root Touch-Up
Or you can use a root cover-up like Longoria. “If I’m traveling or not in town to get my hair colored, I need an emergency fix. This root cover-up [by L’Oréal; Longoria is a spokesmodel for the brand] allows that because it’s a spray, and it sprays out like a powder, almost like a dry shampoo. It’s not sticky, it’s not wet, it’s not residue-y. It washes out when you wash your hair. But it’s great; it has a lot of coverage. I used to use those mascaras, and it would leave your hair sticky. Then I would use my black eye shadow, and it would come off when the wind blows.”