How to care for coloured hair

When was the last time you did something creative? Chances are it involved beauty… like colouring your hair. Whether you’re becoming a glamorous blonde or a sultry brunette, there’s no better way to channel your creativity (and personality). Of course, this form of expression can be hard on your hair. But don’t fear; follow our tips on how to look after coloured hair and you can keep those creative juices flowing with confidence…

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Choose a gentle shampoo.
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Once we’ve got the perfect shade, we don’t want to watch it fade away. Choose a gentle shampoo that’ll help keep the colour as vibrant as when you stepped out the salon for longer, like our Shampoo Colour Protect
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Nourish hair.
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Has your new auburn shade come complete with straw-like texture? Colouring can damage the protective lipid layer of your hair, so keep it looking and feeling beautiful with an intense treatment mask that offers a big dose of nourishment every week
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Leave it to the experts.
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Bored with your look? Going from one hue to a drastically different one will definitely cause a splash, but those dramatic changes are better taking place in a salon rather than your bathroom. Sure, your sister might seem like a pro, but it’s safer to leave it to the experts
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Protect hair.
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It may seem like a no-brainer, but nourished hair is the best canvas for colour – so to keep it vibrant for as long as possible, you need to protect the hair from everyday stresses. Watch out for swimming: salt water and chlorine can cause damage, so always make sure you rinse thoroughly after a trip to the pool
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Try multi-tasking products.
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Try to find multi-tasking products that nourish hair as well as keeping your colour vibrant (and as masters of multi-tasking ourselves, we know a good one when we see it). Our Hair Conditioner Colour Protect does just that: its special formulation helps to repair each strand from the inside
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Avoid fade.
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The sun can weaken your hair and damage the pigment, causing the colour to fade – which is frustrating when you’ve finally found the perfect shade of red. To protect your colour vibrancy, protect it with a hat