With college comes freedom, and with freedom comes experimentation. For some, this process starts with a little hair dye and a little confidence.

here is nothing like a splash of color to transform or brighten your look. Austinites and University of Texas at Austin students are no strangers to unique hairstyles. Whether your shade of choice is a natural color or a vibrant purple, the key to maintaining those shiny hues is giving your sensitive colored hair the care it needs. Here are five tips that will help you repair and preserve that brand new ‘do.