Colour Care Treatments

How to find the best hair colour treatment

If you have colour-treated hair or blonde hair, finding the right colour treatment helps keep your colour vibrant and long-lasting. A good treatment can enhance the vibrancy of your hair, extend the life of your hair colour and repair any damage caused by colouring. It also nourishes your hair, leaving it softer, shinier and healthier.

There are plenty of options out there, so how do you choose? Here are a few tips from our Hairhouse experts to help you find the best colour care treatment for your needs:

• Focus on colour maintenance: Look for colour shampoos and colour conditioners specifically designed to protect your colour. These products help maintain the vibrancy and prevent fading so that your hair looks fresh for longer.
• Check for nourishing ingredients: Opt for hair treatments with hydrating and strengthening ingredients like keratin, argan oil or protein. These will help repair damaged hair or dry hair from colouring and keep your hair healthy. Some treatments may include preservatives like Phenoxyethanol that help keep the hair product stable.
• Tackle brassiness: If you're blonde, toners help remove brassiness and balance the tone of your hair.
• Use root touch-ups: Cover up grey hairs or regrowth with root touch-ups.

You'll find a wide range of colour treatments in Australia at Hairhouse, featuring top Australian and international hair brands. Shop online or use our store locator to find the nearest store to you. Got a blonde bestie? Spoil her with a gift card so that she can keep her colour in top form all year long!

Why use a hair colour treatment?

Go from dull to dazzling with a colour care treatment that can help you get the best out of colour-treated hair. The right treatment can help you:

• Preserve colour vibrancy in colour-treated hair and minimise colour fade
• Repair any damage from colouring chemicals like peroxide and bleach
• Protect coloured hair against heat damage caused by styling tools like hair curlers and hair dryers
• Hydrate and nourish hair to keep it soft, strong and manageable
• Remove brassiness and yellow tones in blonde hair
• Cover up grey hairs and roots
• Add extra pigment for a more intense colour or a subtle tone

Which hair types work best with colour treatments?

Colour treatments are most effective on hair that has already been colour-treated. Toners are particularly useful for those with blonde hair, whether it's light blonde or dark blonde, as they help keep the colour cool and free from brassiness.

But it's not just for blondes. Brunettes with light brown or dark brown hair, as well as those with black or red hair, can keep their colour looking vibrant for longer and their hair feeling soft and healthy with the right treatment.

How to use a hair colour treatment at home

Colour care treatments work wonders for both natural and colour-treated hair. They can help deliver pigments to cover roots, enhance your colour or simply maintain your hair by repairing, moisturising and protecting it from colour fade.

How you use a colour treatment at home will depend on the type of product you choose. Colour shampoos and conditioners can be massaged into wet hair and rinsed in the shower, while hair masks need to be left on for a few minutes before rinsing to fully nourish your hair.

Leave-in treatments are easy to use. Just apply them to clean, damp hair and style as usual. Tinting colour care treatments might require spraying, painting or mixing with other products before applying to achieve the desired result.

Follow these expert tips for using colour treatments at home:

• Apply hair colour masks to damp hair, leave on for a few minutes then rinse thoroughly. This allows the ingredients to deeply condition your hair.
• Use colour shampoos and conditioners just like regular ones. They will cleanse your hair while boosting colour and protecting it.
• For treatments with pigment, like root concealers, follow the instructions on your specific product. This makes sure you get the best results, just as a hair colourist would.
• Choose gentle products that are cruelty-free, paraben-free and sulphate-free, especially if you have a sensitive scalp.Dry shampoo can be a great option between washes to keep your hair looking fresh without stripping away natural oils.

How to protect coloured hair from damage

Hairstylists will tell you that using a hair treatment is the best way to protect both colour-treated and natural hair from damage during styling. It also helps preserve colour vibrancy for as long as possible.

Many of these treatments are packed with botanicals rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. These ingredients work to repair damaged hair from within while also softening, smoothing and moisturising it.

To give your locks the care they deserve, think of these treatments as skincare for your hair. Look for products specifically designed for colour protection. They will help fortify your hair against the heat from hairstyling tools, UV rays and other environmental factors that can cause damage.

By incorporating these treatments into your routine, you can keep your hair looking vibrant, healthy and strong.

How long does a hair colour treatment last?

The duration of a colour treatment depends on the product you choose. Some treatments, like the Hi Lift Zero Grey Root Concealer, will last until you shampoo it out, while others are designed to last a bit longer.

The Redken Colour Extend Magnetics Deep Attraction Mask keeps your hair vibrant for up to three washes, while the Wella Professionals Premium Care ColorMotion Structure Mask can protect your colour for up to eight weeks. For the best results, always check the instructions on your specific treatment.

Top hair colour treatment products to try

We've got all the haircare treatments you'll need for fabulously colour-treated hair that's vibrant and healthy. From luxury hair products like rich creams to natural haircare masks, check out our top picks available now at Hairhouse from top brands:

• NAK Hair Colour Fix: Hold onto the intensity of your colour and reduce fade with this powerful leave-in colour-preserving treatment. It's perfect for maintaining that just-done look between salon appointments.
• Davroe Chroma Toner: Eliminate brassy and yellow tones in blonde hair with this toner, leaving it icy cool and ready for styling. For best results, use a comb for even distribution, leave it on for 5-10 minutes, then rinse!
• Goldwell Dualsenses Color Brilliance Serum Spray: Transform both colour-treated and natural hair with this spray that adds a luminous gleam while minimising colour fade.
• Hi Lift Zero Grey Root Concealer: Give grey hairs the boot by blending them seamlessly into your permanent hair colour with this easy-to-use spray. Just spray it onto the roots for a quick touch-up, then get on with your day.

Shop these top hair colour treatments at Hairhouse to keep your hair vibrant and healthy. When you hit checkout with your first order, you'll find these products available at sale and regular prices. You can also stock up on other essentials like shampoos, conditioners and hair masques to complete your haircare routine.

Once you've tried these amazing treatments, write a review and let us know how they've transformed your hair!