How do you care for color-treated hair? Tips, do’s & don’ts.

Color-treated hair requires proper care. Whether you dyed your hair yourself or visited a salon, you want to enjoy your fresh new hair color for as long as possible. We understand that it can be difficult to know what your hair needs and which products to avoid to protect your color from fading. To help you get started, we’ve put together an overview of all the do's & don'ts for caring for and protecting your color-treated locks. Read on!

Don’ts for color-treated hair

Washing your hair too often

Washing your hair too often is disastrous for color-treated locks. The minerals in shampoos can affect your hair color and make it fade faster. In addition, many shampoos contain sulfates: harsh cleansing agents that clean the hair and scalp and make shampoo foam. To protect your hair color, we recommend using sulfate-free shampoos and washing your hair no more than three times a week. Does your hair look greasy, but you want to put off washing it a little longer? Use a dry shampoo to freshen up your roots.

Using heat tools without protection

Using heat tools without heat protection is definitely a don’t. Excessive heat makes your hair color fade faster and leaves your hair looking dull and dry. High temperatures can also seriously damage your hair and cause it to break more easily. And of course, we don’t want that! So always use a heat protectant before using a curling or flat iron.

Exposure to the sun, seawater, and pool water

Do you love spending hours “baking” on the beach and can’t wait to dive into the pool again? Keep in mind that the sun, seawater, and pool water can wreak havoc on color-treated locks. These factors can cause your hair color to fade and your hair to dry out. That’s why it’s important to protect your hair from external factors, especially in summer.

Taking showers that are too hot

A warm shower can feel great when the weather is cold. Unfortunately, many of us don’t realize that a shower that’s too hot can seriously damage our hair. Hot water opens not only your pores but also your hair cuticles, allowing the dye to escape. Rinsing your hair with cold or lukewarm water helps your color last longer and prevents your hair from drying out as quickly.

Do’s

Use the right shampoo

How long color-treated hair stays looking great depends not only on your hair type but also on how you care for it. Using a good shampoo is essential for maintaining your hair color. There are different types of shampoo for every hair color and hair type, such as silver shampoos for bleached hair. At JohnBeerens.com, we work only with the best brands to ensure the quality of our shampoos for color-treated hair. These include brands such as Waterclouds, CHI, Kerastase, and Redken. These shampoos help protect your hair color and maintain your hair’s natural shine.

Use a good conditioner

It’s no secret that coloring can damage the condition of your hair. During the coloring process, the hair cuticles open, leaving your hair very vulnerable. That’s why it’s important to use a conditioner after coloring your hair. A conditioner closes the hair cuticles and protects your hair. You’ll also notice that your hair looks better and feels healthier and smoother after washing it with a good conditioner. A conditioner repairs and hydrates your hair, helping your color stay vibrant for longer. In short: a must-have in your haircare routine. Want to learn more about how conditioner can enhance your haircare routine? Check out this blog.

Hair masks

Color-treated hair requires proper care and attention. This makes sense, since coloring can significantly damage your hair. To repair damage and protect your hair, it’s essential to use the right haircare products and give your hair a little extra attention. If you color and/or bleach your hair regularly, we recommend using a hair mask. A hair mask instantly improves the hair’s structure and deeply nourishes it.

Sun and heat protection

When it comes to protection from heat and the sun, people often think only about protecting their skin. But you shouldn’t forget about your hair, either. Using a heat tool such as a flat iron, hair dryer, or curling iron, as well as spending hours baking in the sun, can seriously damage your hair. Heat protection is therefore an essential part of your haircare routine if you want to protect your hair from heat and the sun. What’s more, heat protectant doesn’t just protect your hair; it also cares for it. For example, you can choose a heat protectant that also gives your hair a beautiful shine. A win-win!

Which haircare products are best for color-treated hair?

SachaJuan Colour Protect Shampoo

The name says it all: this shampoo cares for and protects color-treated hair. The SachaJuan Colour Protect Shampoo is specially formulated for color-treated hair with Ocean Silk Technology and micro-emulsion technology. These ingredients help prevent color fading while giving your locks volume and radiant shine. Want to care for your blonde or bleached locks and neutralize yellow tones? Check out the SachaJuan Silver Shampoo. This silver shampoo refreshes your hair color and neutralizes unwanted tones. Want to learn more about the SachaJuan brand and what it can do for your hair type? Check out this blog.

Waterclouds Color Conditioner

A good conditioner is essential to your haircare routine when it comes to protecting your hair color. Conditioner closes the hair cuticles, helping protect your color. The Waterclouds Color Conditioner does just that. This conditioner not only protects your hair color but also gives it a beautiful shine. Another important benefit: this conditioner protects your hair from UV rays.

BioSilk Color Therapy Leave-In Treatment

The BioSilk Color Therapy Leave-In Treatment is a treatment specially formulated for color-treated hair. The Leave-In Treatment is enriched with maracuja and silk proteins. These ingredients help prevent color fading, leaving hair soft and beautifully shiny. This treatment also protects hair from UV rays and external factors. A must-have!

Redken Color Extend Magnetics Hair Mask

As mentioned earlier, using a hair mask once a week is enough to maintain and protect your vibrant color. A great option from our range is the Redken Color Extend Magnetics Hair Mask. Its innovative RCT Protein Complex nourishes and cares for your hair from root to tip and from within, helping protect your color from fading.

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