Hair Colour Shampoo

Best shampoo for colour-treated hair

You can choose from different types of hair colour shampoo. For example, some have a colourwash effect, adding actual colour pigment to hair. Others are rich in nourishing oils, adding shine and sealing the hair against fading.

Some colour shampoos also feature UV and heat protection. This slows down colour loss.

The best shampoo for your colour-treated hair will also depend on your chosen hair colour. Different shampoos are designed to colour-protect blonde hair, red hair and darker shades like black or brunette.

Why use a shampoo for colour-treated hair

Hair dye contains tiny molecules of colour that enter your hair’s cuticle, outer layer and cortex.

Because they don’t directly affect your hair’s natural pigment (unless you bleach your hair first), the colour will inevitably fade over time. This is true especially with frequent washing.

Colour shampoo is designed to be gentle and to prevent the colour from being stripped out too soon. It extends the life and vibrancy of colour treatment.

Along with the right shampoo, it’s important to use a recognised brand of colour conditioner.

Shampoo for bleached hair

Bleached hair, even when it has been coloured afterwards, need a little extra TLC.

Colour shampoos are available specifically for bleached or highlighted hair, and for hair that has been bleached and then dyed a bright colour, such as purple or pink. This type of dying is particularly vulnerable to fading so an appropriate shampoo is vital.

A range of salon-quality colour conditioners and hair masks can also help give your bleached hair an extra boost of hydration and nourishment.

Sulphate free shampoo for coloured hair

In simple terms, sulphates are what make shampoos foam and lather. They can help remove grime and dead skin cells from your scalp and hair. But they can also be harsh and strip the hair of its natural oils.

For colour-treated hair, you want to retain this natural protection to avoid the hair becoming frizzy and dry.

If your colour-treated hair feels a bit dry or brittle, a sulphate free shampoo is the way to go. Additionally, we also have a wide range of organic shampoos for colour-treated hair for sale.

What is colour depositing?

Colour depositing is trendiest hair colour and has taken the world by storm. These are formulas with vibrant pigment that come in a shampoo or conditioner form and deposit colour to pre-lightened blonde hair. Now you can cleanse or condition the hair while colour is applied. Not only is the hair revealed to have vibrant colour but the hair’s condition is vastly improved – a win-win solution for hair and colour care.

When should I use colour depositing?

Colour depositing is the perfect solution between colour services to maintain and refresh the colour. As soon as you have left the salon after your colouring treatment, the colour will begin to fade or wash out as underlying tones begin to show beneath the coloue and when the hair is exposed to harmful environmental aggressors such as UV rays from the sun. A few weeks after colouring, you are counting the days till your next service. Colour depositing is the solution for this. When it is applied to faded colour, it refreshed and revives the colour with a new and brighter finish and effectively extends the life of the colour.

Using colour depositing products is also great for trying out new tones. You can mix and match colours or change your hair colour completely if the colour is applied to pre-lightened hair. Once you have reached your desired colour, take a break from depositing colour and you can maintain that tone until your next colour service.