Colour Shampoo

What shampoo should you use for coloured hair?

When it comes to caring for colour-treated hair, Hairhouse has what you need. Whether you have curly hair, coarse hair, straight hair or fine hair, we have a shampoo to suit every hair type and help you maintain vibrant hair colour.

Choosing the right shampoo helps keep your hair healthy and your colour long-lasting. Here's what our Hairhouse professionals recommend:

• Blonde hair: To keep blonde, bleached and dyed grey hair looking fresh, use purple shampoo. Blonde shampoo deposits violet pigments to neutralise warm tones and prevent brassiness. It's ideal for maintaining a bright, cool blonde hue.
• Dry scalp: Dyeing can dry out your scalp and cause dandruff. Keep the flakes at bay with an anti-dandruff shampoo specifically formulated for dyed hair. Look for shampoos with key ingredients like sodium benzoate and citric acid, which help balance and soothe your scalp.
• Fine hair: A good clarifying shampoo can remove excess sebum and product build-up, leaving hair feeling fuller and lighter. Look for shampoos with ingredients like cocamidopropyl betaine and glycerin to gently cleanse and hydrate your hair.

There are also a few other ingredients to look out for in good coloured hair shampoo. Phenoxyethanol helps keep the product fresh and effective, while glycol distearate gives it a nice, luxurious texture. Glycerin draws in moisture, keeping your hair hydrated. Citric acid balances the pH level, which protects your hair colour from fading.

For the best results, go for a sulphate-free shampoo designed for coloured locks. These formulas are gentler and help preserve your colour. Check out our range at Hairhouse for products that prioritise hydration and nourishment to keep your hair looking its best.

Can you use normal shampoo for dyed hair?

If you want to keep your gorgeous colour vibrant and shiny for as long as possible, always use a colour care shampoo.

Normal shampoos can strip your colour and leave your hair looking dull. Colour care shampoos are formulated to prevent fading and enhance your hue. They often contain nourishing ingredients to restore moisture lost during dyeing and minimise breakage and split ends.

Can you use colour-treated shampoo on normal hair?

Yes, you can use colour shampoo on normal hair. Using a shampoo designed for hair colour protection can enhance your natural hair colour, giving it more depth and richness.

These shampoos are actually a great choice because they are gentler than regular shampoos. They avoid stripping your hair of its natural oils and often contain botanicals that provide moisture and add shine.

How often should you shampoo dyed hair?

You can help prevent your colour from fading fast by not washing your hair as often. Try to limit washes and use a dry shampoo in between to keep your locks fresh. To use coloured shampoo, follow these steps:

1. Wet hair thoroughly before applying shampoo.
2. Squeeze a small amount of product into your palm and lather it up.
3. Massage into the scalp and the strands, making sure each section is thoroughly coated.
4. Let the shampoo sit for a bit to soak in, then rinse thoroughly.
5. Follow up with a colour conditioner.
6. Always remember to use a heat protectant spray before using hot styling tools to protect your colour from heat damage and fading.

Hairhouse stocks all your favourite Australian and global hair brands to keep your dyed hair looking fabulously vivid and healthy. Shop our range of shampoos from De Lorenzo, Kérastase, Keratherapy with infused keratin, L'Oreal Professionnel, Paul Mitchell, Matrix, Redken, Wella and many more.

We've also got a huge range of colour treatments to shake up your look, including semi-permanent hair colour, permanent hair colour, toner, bleach and root touch-up. Shop online now with free shipping over $50 in Australia, or find your nearest Hairhouse store using our store locator.

How can you keep your dyed hair from fading?

No matter what colour you dye your hair, you'll need to make sure you look after it properly if you want the colour to last longer than a couple of weeks.

A lot of different factors can make hair dyes fade fast, including hot water, chlorine, sun exposure and frequent use of your hair dryer, hair straightener and hair curler. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to prolong your colour's shine and vibrancy:

1. Wait before washing: Give your hair at least 72 hours after dyeing before you wash it. This allows the cuticle layers to close and the colour to fully soak in so it won't wash out quickly.
2. Use a sulphate-free shampoo: Shampoos with sulphates can strip your hair of its colour and natural oils. Choose a sulphate-free option to help maintain your hair's moisture and vibrancy. We have sulphate-free, paraben-free and cruelty-free options.
3. Mind the water temperature: Hot water can open the hair cuticles and wash the colour away. Wash with warm water and rinse with cold water to help seal in moisture and prevent fading.
4. Limit washing: Try not to wash your hair too often. Washing 2-3 times a week can help retain your hair's natural oils and keep the colour fresh. If your hair gets greasy, use a dry shampoo designed for coloured locks to keep it clean and refreshed.
5. Use a hair treatment: Hair dyes can leave your hair feeling dry and brittle. Keep it moisturised with a hydrating colour care treatment, hair oil, serum or hair mask. Look for products that are also UV protectants to prevent sun damage and brighten hair pigment. Treatments with argan oil and coconut oil are very nourishing. Use a comb for even distribution.

For more tips and haircare products, visit Hairhouse. We've got everything you need to keep your dyed hair looking fabulous.

What is the recommended shampoo for copper-coloured hair?

Red and copper hair can be tough to maintain because it fades faster than any other hair colour. To keep your vibrant copper locks looking intense and hydrated, use shampoo & conditioner designed specifically for coloured red hair.

Our range of De Lorenzo colour-protecting shampoos offers great options for redheads of every shade. Try the De Lorenzo Novafusion in Intense Red, Intense Ruby Red or Cherry Red. These shampoos are made to enhance red to orange hair and prevent colour fading.

A blue shampoo can help brunettes maintain their natural hair colour without unwanted red and orange tones. It neutralises these tones in dark brown to light brown hair, keeping the colour rich and vibrant.

To keep your dyed hair looking its best, check out our range of colour shampoos at Hairhouse. Shop online or in-store for products at sale and regular prices. When you're in-store, our Hairhouse professionals can offer personalised advice. Hit checkout to complete your first order and enjoy fabulous hair!