There is nothing quite like the feeling of leaving the salon with freshly coloured hair. Whether you've chosen a glossy brunette, radiant blonde, rich copper or a bold fashion shade, keeping that salon-fresh colour looking vibrant between appointments takes a little extra care.
With the right routine, you can protect your investment and enjoy beautiful, healthy-looking colour all year round.
1. Wait Before Washing
Fresh colour needs time to fully settle into the hair cuticle, so it's best to wait at least 48 hours before shampooing.
Giving your colour time to set helps maximise longevity and keeps your shade looking richer for longer.
2. Choose Colour-Safe Haircare
Not all shampoos and conditioners are suitable for coloured hair. Sulphates and harsh cleansing ingredients can strip away colour and leave hair looking dull.
Invest in salon-recommended, colour-safe products specifically designed for coloured hair. These formulas help protect pigment, maintain shine and keep hair feeling healthy between salon visits.
Your stylist can recommend the best products for your hair type and colour goals.
3. Turn Down the Heat
Frequent use of heated styling tools can cause colour to fade more quickly while also drying out the hair.
If you regularly use straighteners, curling wands or hairdryers, always apply a heat protection spray beforehand. Whenever possible, use lower heat settings and allow hair to air dry naturally from time to time.
Healthy hair holds colour better, so reducing heat damage is essential.
4. Protect Hair from the Sun
Just as UV rays can damage skin, they can also fade and alter hair colour, especially during the warmer months.
During sunny weather, protect your hair by wearing a hat, using UV-protective hair products or tying longer hair back when spending extended periods outdoors.
Blondes, reds and fashion colours are particularly vulnerable to sun-induced fading.
5. Be Careful Around Chlorine and Salt Water
Swimming pools and seawater can affect coloured hair, leading to dryness, discolouration and premature fading.
Before swimming, thoroughly wet your hair with fresh water and apply a leave-in conditioner to create a protective barrier. After swimming, rinse hair as soon as possible to remove chlorine or salt deposits.
Regular swimmers may benefit from an occasional in-salon treatment to restore moisture and shine.
6. Schedule Regular Gloss or Toner Appointments
Maintaining beautiful colour isn't always about a full recolour. Glossing and toner appointments can refresh faded tones, neutralise brassiness and restore shine between major colour services.
These appointments are a great way to keep your colour looking fresh throughout the year. Book your interim appointment online now.
7. Nourish Your Hair
Weekly deep-conditioning masks or professional treatments can replenish moisture, strengthen the hair fibre and improve overall shine. Discover our in-salon professional treatment menu.
Hydrated hair reflects light more effectively, helping colour appear brighter and more vibrant.
Keep Your Colour Looking Salon-Fresh
Professional colour is an investment, and with the right aftercare, you can enjoy stunning results long after you leave the salon.
If you're unsure which products or treatments are right for you, speak to your expert stylist at your next appointment. Our stylists are always happy to create a personalised aftercare plan to help you maintain beautiful, healthy-looking colour all year round.
