Colour Treated Hair

How do you take care of colour-treated hair at home?

Colouring your hair is fun and can make you feel brand new, but maintaining that salon-fresh look at home is just as important. Whether it's a vibrant red, a sleek blonde or a deep brunette, keeping your hair colour bright and your hair healthy takes a bit of effort.

With some easy steps, you can keep your coloured locks looking vibrant and shiny. Here are our top tips to help you out:

• Use a colour-safe shampoo: Regular shampoos can wash out your colour. Pick a sulphate-free shampoo to help maintain your shade. These colour shampoos are gentle on your hair and help lock in the colour.
• Condition regularly: Coloured hair needs moisture. Use a colour conditioner to keep your hair soft and prevent it from drying out.
• Limit washing: Washing your hair too often can fade the colour. Stick to washing 2-3 times a week and use a dry shampoo in between washes.
• Protect from heat: Heat can damage your colour. Always use a heat protectant spray before styling with hot styling tools and try not to use them too often.
• Deep condition weekly: Treat your hair to a deep conditioning hair mask once a week. This hair treatment helps restore moisture and makes your hair look shiny and healthy. For extra care, use Olaplex products to keep those strands strong and reduce damage.

How often should you wash coloured hair?

Washing coloured hair too often can lead to colour fade and dullness. For most hair types, it's best to wash your hair 2-3 times a week to help maintain colour vibrancy and keep your hair looking fresh.

If you have fine hair or oily hair, you might need to wash more often, but try using a dry shampoo to extend the time between washes. This helps protect your colour and keeps your hair's natural oils intact.

For those dealing with dandruff, choose a gentle, colour-safe option that soothes the scalp without stripping colour. If you have dry hair, frizzy hair or thinning hair, opt for products that add moisture and manageability.

If your hair is damaged from colouring, focus on deep conditioning treatments to restore health and shine. Haircare products designed for damaged hair can help repair and strengthen your strands, making your colour last longer. Make sure to protect your hair from heat and sun exposure to keep your colour vibrant.

How often should you deep condition coloured hair?

Deep conditioning is a must for coloured locks. It helps maintain moisture, strength and colour protection. Generally, once a week is ideal to keep hair looking shiny and feeling healthy. If your hair feels dry or damaged, you might benefit from deep conditioning more often.

Using a toning treatment is also helpful if you have blonde or highlighted hair. Toning helps neutralise unwanted yellow tones and keeps your colour looking fresh.

What shampoos should you use for colour-treated hair?

Choosing the right shampoo for coloured hair maintains vibrant and healthy locks. You'll want one that offers hydration and nourishing care.

These shampoos keep your hair soft and prevent it from drying out, which is important for maintaining colour. Using the wrong shampoo can strip away your colour and leave your hair looking dull and lifeless.

For those with blonde hair, blonde toning shampoos are a must to neutralise yellow tones and keep your blonde looking fresh and bright. They help maintain the cool tones in blonde hair and prevent it from turning brassy.

At Hairhouse, we have a wide range of toning shampoos and other hair products for coloured hair. Our selection includes options from popular Australian and global hair brands, like Redken, evo, Oribe, Goldwell, NAK Hair, L'oréal Professionnel, Kérastase and more. Whether you need moisture, repair or toning, we have something for everyone.

How to style coloured hair without causing damage?

Coloured hair is more fragile, so it requires extra care to maintain its vibrancy and strength. The good news is with the right techniques and products, you can protect your hair while still creating the hairstyles you love.

Here are our top tips for styling coloured hair without causing damage:

• Use a heat protectant spray: Use a heat protectant spray before using any hot tools. This helps shield your hair from high temperatures and reduces breakage. Heat protection is important because heat can damage the hair cuticle.
• Opt for gentle hairstyling tools: Choose kind-on-hair electricals that are less damaging to your hair. Avoid excessive heat and opt for ceramic or ionic tools which are kinder to your hair. Lowering the heat setting on your hairstyling tools can also help.
• Incorporate a hair treatment: Use colour care treatments like a nourishing masque to keep your hair strong and vibrant. These products help repair damage and maintain your colour. For ongoing care, a leave-in treatment can provide additional moisture and protection throughout the day.
• Try hairstyling products: A lightweight mousse can add volume and hold without the need for excessive heat styling. It's a great way to achieve a trending look while protecting your hair.
• Follow with a deep conditioner: Regularly use a deep conditioner to keep your hair hydrated and prevent damage. Deep conditioning helps replenish moisture and repair any damage caused by colouring.

For the best results for your colour-treated hair, check out Hairhouse. We offer a wide selection of bestsellers, new arrivals and other haircare products designed to keep your colour vibrant, along with advice from our experts to guide you.

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