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    Before Coloring

    Gentle care before, during, and after coloring helps protect locks from excessive damage. If you're dyeing your hair at home, use the following products to ensure a beautiful result every time.

    Applying a protective oil to the area just around your face helps prevent staining and irritation.

    Suki Hair/Scalp Conditioning Oil is rich in natural oils including lavender, rosemary, and neem. $30, sukiskincare.com
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    Before Coloring

    Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Neem Oil stimulates the scalp and can be massaged into hair and head after coloring to condition dry tresses. $40, drhauschka.com

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    Going Darker

    Semi- and demipermaments allow for color change without a big commitment.

    Clairol Natural Instincts is a semipermanent formulation with vitamins C and E. $9, clairol.com
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    Going Darker

    Garnier Herbashine is an ammonia-free demipermanent that moisturizes with shea butter and avocado, and should last for 28 shampooings. $8, drugstore.com
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    Going Lighter

    Be sure of the color when you lighten -- your choice is permanent.

    Fekkai Salon Color is an all-over permanent with rich pre- and postconditioners, to keep hair in supple, glossy shape. $30, fekkai.com
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    Going Lighter

    Eco-colors are permanent colors with antioxidants for protection and silk for strengthening. They can be applied as highlights, among other options. $20, ecocolors.net
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    After Coloring

    Seek out shampoos specifically designed for color-treated hair. Harsh surfactants, such as detergents, can strip pigment, leaving color faded and dull.

    Pantene Color Hair Solutions Color Preserve Shampoo has strengthening panthenol. $4, drugstore.com
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    After Coloring

    Aveda Color Conserve Shampoo protects with plant extracts. $15, aveda.com

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