I don't know if my hair is just difficult, but I'm so fed up as my color just seems to wash out. I dyed my hair not even 3 weeks ago, I washed it today and when I dried it, the color is so faded its like I never even colored it. It's light brown with copper tones naturally but I like it a bit darker. I even went for a darker brown this time to try to extend it a bit, but just the same result. I wonder if I should leave the color on longer than recommended time, I just worry it will burn my scalp. I use Paul Mitchell shampoo and conditioner specifically for colored hair so I'm sure it can't be the shampoo. I try to stretch it to wash every third day but I do wash every second day sometimes. I have tried different brands but they all seem to fade completely in about 3 weeks. The roots don't even show as its washed out by the regrowth comes through.