If your mood fades with your hair colour, these simple hacks will help you keep your hair colour fresh without hitting the colouring kit again.
Some hidden factors can make your hair colour fade faster than it should. Discover these 6 pro hair tips for long-lasting, glossy hair colour.
How to Preserve Your Hair Colour for Longer
From heat styling to hard water, there are many external factors that wash off your hair colour too fast. Hair stylist Jessica Patching shares 6 simple ways to keep your colour looking vibrant, glossy and salon-fresh for longer.
1. Use Sulphate-Free, Colour-Safe Shampoo and Conditioner
One of the most important steps in preserving hair colour is using a gentle, sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner specifically formulated for colour-treated hair. The main culprits are sulphates that can strip the hair of its natural oils and cause premature fading. Pretty much every haircare brand has its own colour-safe range. Opting for a colour-safe formula ensures your hair remains nourished and your colour stays vibrant for longer.
2. Be Mindful When Heat Styling
Excessive heat can weaken the hair and accelerate colour fade. To minimise damage:
- Always use a professional-grade heat protectant before styling.
- Reduce the heat setting on your tools to a lower temperature.
- Limit the use of straighteners, curling irons, and blow dryers whenever possible.
My hairstylist recommended LโOrรฉal Professionnel Blow-dry Fluidifier. This suit is suitable before using hot hair styling tools (such as hair straighteners and curling wands) on dry hair, and I personally find it fantastic on hair that tends to frizz with regular spray heat protectors.
3. Protect Your Hair from Sun, Sea, and Chlorine
UV rays, salt water, and chlorine can be harsh on coloured hair, leading to dryness and discolouration. During holidays, gym and outdoor activities:
- Keep your hair tied up and avoid submerging it in chlorinated or salt water.
- Be cautious with sun creams, as contact with the hair can also affect colour.
4. Deep Condition Regularly
Incorporate hydrating hair masks or deep conditioning treatments into your weekly routine. These help replenish moisture, strengthen the hair shaft, and maintain colour vibrancy. Well-nourished hair holds colour pigments more effectively and appears shinier and healthier.
Did you bleach your hair recently? I hear you. Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Colour Deep Treatment is my go-to conditioning product when I run out of the hair dye kit conditioning mask.
5. Avoid Over-Washing
Washing your hair too frequently can strip away both natural oils and colour pigments. If possible, extend the time between washes using dry shampoo or simply rinsing with water on non-wash days. This helps your colour last longer and keeps the hairโs natural moisture balance intact.
6. Consider a Filtered Shower Head
One of the most overlooked yet effective ways to protect your hair colour is by switching to a filtered shower head. These filters are designed to remove impurities such as chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals, and other harmful particles found in tap water. These elements can contribute to dryness, frizz, and colour fading. By filtering them out:
- Your hair retains more moisture and softness.
- Breakage and dullness are reduced.
- Hair colour stays richer and more vibrant for an extended period.
Looking to Upgrade to a Filtered Shower Head? Think Eco and Smart
Thatโs where Curo Skin comes in. Curo Skin’s filtered shower head is dermatologist- and trichologist-recommended, and it removes up to 99% of chlorine and impurities while using the most sustainable filter on the UK market (made from recycled cloth and using 90% less plastic). It’s available online and at Selfridges (retail price ยฃ80) in gold, chrome and black: it’s as stylish as it is easy to install.
Itโs a simple bathroom upgrade that makes a big difference โ taking care of both your skin and hair, helping colour look richer and hair feel stronger, with results that last beautifully between salon visits.
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