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The key to long-lasting hair color? The products you use after dying it. Read on for our picks and expert tips, designed to help you prolong your beautiful hue.
Shampoo and Condition
Bumble and Bumble
What it is: A mild sulfate-free cleaner and a lightweight conditioner are essential tools to keep color-treated hair clean, without stripping it of color, and conditioned, without weighing it down. bumble & bumble Color Minded shampoo, $29, and conditioner, $32, available at Bumbleandbumble.com.
Expert Advice: Colorist Justin Jensen at Sally Hershberger Downtown says: By rule of thumb, it is best to wait as long as possible (after coloring) before you wash your hair. I prefer my clients to hold out as long as possible to help preserve the gloss.
Expert Advice: Colorist Justin Jensen at Sally Hershberger Downtown says: By rule of thumb, it is best to wait as long as possible (after coloring) before you wash your hair. I prefer my clients to hold out as long as possible to help preserve the gloss.
Deep conditioning treatment/mask
Kiehl's
What it is: This deep conditioner, ideally used once a week, is a silicone-free formula that aids in restoring moisture to color-treated hair and protects it from UV rays/sun damage. Kiehl’s Sunflower Color Preserving Deep Recovery Pak, $25, available at Kiehls.com.
Expert Advice: Get smart about your water. Additives in tap water (such as chlorine) that make it safe for drinking can also strip dye from hair. Look into filters that balance out the pH levels and mineral content in your shower’s water.
Expert Advice: Get smart about your water. Additives in tap water (such as chlorine) that make it safe for drinking can also strip dye from hair. Look into filters that balance out the pH levels and mineral content in your shower’s water.
Color-depositing shampoo and conditioner
sleekhair.com
What it is: This duo is the hair color equivalent of nail polish touch-ups — it adds minimal, but noticeable boosts of color, to perk up vibrancy, and is available in 12 shades. L'Oreal Professionnel Colorist Collection, prices vary, available at Sleekhair.com.
Expert Advice: Says Justin: You can buy color shampoo/conditioner for any color and as long as you find one similar to your color, these work amazingly. Be sure to ask your colorist what they recommend as they can help direct you to the proper color.
Expert Advice: Says Justin: You can buy color shampoo/conditioner for any color and as long as you find one similar to your color, these work amazingly. Be sure to ask your colorist what they recommend as they can help direct you to the proper color.
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Glossing glaze
blandiproducts.com
What it is: Wondering what a glaze is? Think of it as a clear deposit of color that delivers shine and further seals in color. When used weekly, the glaze prevents color-fading, adds moisture, and protects hair from heat damage. Oscar Blandi At-Home Salon Glaze, $16, available at Amazon.
Expert Advice: Want to lengthen time between costly hair-coloring appointments? Justin says to try styling your hair in a "diffused" part, when your roots really start to show. Parting your hair in an imperfect line allows your own hair to cover the new growth, whereas a straight part creates a blunt line showing the line of demarcation much more.
Expert Advice: Want to lengthen time between costly hair-coloring appointments? Justin says to try styling your hair in a "diffused" part, when your roots really start to show. Parting your hair in an imperfect line allows your own hair to cover the new growth, whereas a straight part creates a blunt line showing the line of demarcation much more.
Protective treatment
aveda.com
What it is: This daily leave-in treatment is designed to be used after washing — as a styling aid to help seal in color and protect from sun and environmental damage. Aveda Color Conserve Daily Color Protect, $24, available at Aveda.com.
Expert Advice: Over-washing also strips your hair of the natural oils your scalp produces, Justin warns. The more you wash, the more the cuticle is opened which makes your color dull down. Washing your hair as little as possible will help maintain the shine and keep it looking healthy in between salon visits.
Expert Advice: Over-washing also strips your hair of the natural oils your scalp produces, Justin warns. The more you wash, the more the cuticle is opened which makes your color dull down. Washing your hair as little as possible will help maintain the shine and keep it looking healthy in between salon visits.
Shine spray
ulta.com
What it is: A shield in spray form which delivers frizz and heat-protection, as well as a UV shield, to strengthen and prevent damage and help make color shine and last. Blow Time to Shine 3-D Illuminating Mist, $21, available at Blowpro.com.
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