Why Your Brown, Chocolate, or Mocha Hair Color Turns Green—And How to Fix It
If you are ever loved your fresh brown, chocolate, or mocha hair color only to watch it slowly take on a greenish tint, you are definitely not alone. This frustrating color shift happens when warm pigments fade faster than cool ones, leaving behind unwanted ashy or green tones. Even so, brown remains an incredibly popular hair color because it lets you stay fashionable without making dramatic changes. It's the perfect balance - subtle yet beautiful for everyday wear, whether you're commuting to work or attending classes. So, what this blog is going to say is that with the right hair color knowledge and products, you can prevent this issue and keep your dream brown hair looking always fabulous and vibrant.
Why Color Fades？
possibly leaning green?
The main reason behind greenish tones in brown hair is uneven color fading. Warm brown shades contain red and orange pigments, which fade faster than the underlying cool tones like green or blue. As the warm hues wash away, the remaining cool pigments become more visible, creating a dull or greenish cast. Other factors like hard water minerals including copper, chlorine and sun exposure can also accelerate this process by oxidizing the hair color.
How to Prevent & Fix?
To fight with color fading, you can start by incorporating a color shampoo like Colorlomo’s ash beige shampoo into your routine. This product replenishes fading warm pigments, keeping your mocha or chocolate shade rich and balanced. If your hair is ashier, the shampoo helps neutralize brassiness while maintaining a cool and natural-looking brown. Always wash with cool water and a sulfate-free shampoo to protect your color, and consider using a shower filter to minimize mineral buildup from hard water. When you notice significant color fade that can no longer be restored with regular shampoo, it's time to try COLORLOMO Mocha Conditioner, which would help to bring more vibrancy to your hair and can moisturize your hair as well. At the same time, heat styling and UV exposure also contribute to color fading, so always apply a heat protectant, like COLORLOMO Curl Defining Oil, before using hot tools and wear a hat when spending time outdoors.
Dedicated color-care routine
- Wash 2-3 times a week with COLORLOMO Ash Beige Shampoo.
- Use a weekly Mocha Color-Depositing Conditioner for an extra pigment boost.
- Use Heat Protectant before using heat styling tool.
Whether you choose to dye your hair at home or visit a professional stylist, aftercare is something that cannot be overlooked, as it plays a crucial role in maintaining your hair color. Without proper care, your color may fade and lose its vibrancy, and the cost and time required for another salon visit can be wasting. Instead, consider trying an easy color maintenance kit. These kits are affordable, user-friendly, and, most importantly, they work by depositing color on the surface of the hair cuticle, which not only protects your hair but can also improve its overall health and texture.
Colorlomo Ash Brown Color Safe Shampoo
- Rich foam for even color and no hand stains
- Replenish lost pigments
- Nourishing and repairing
- Safe & dermatologist approved
