Coloured hair needs special care to stay healthy and shiny, with vibrant colour until your next salon visit. Here are some important tips to keep your hair colour bright and vibrant for longer.
1. Don't wash your hair for at least 24 hours after colouring
The chemical colouring process keeps the hair's cuticle open, which means the hair is vulnerable. So it's best to avoid washing, even with a shampoo made for coloured hair.
2. Use the right shampoo
This depends both on the colour you've chosen and on your hair's needs. Your shampoo should be rich in hydrating and nourishing ingredients. If you have a light blonde shade, add an anti-yellowing shampoo to your routine, such as Davroe Blonde Senses Shampoo, which removes unwanted brassy and yellow tones. It's best to avoid products with harsh ingredients such as sulphates and parabens.
3. Don't wash too often
Frequent washing is one of the main causes of fading, as it removes not only some of the pigment but also the natural oils that protect the colour. Avoid washing more than 3 times a week.
4. Use dry shampoo
It's the best solution if your hair gets oily or you don't have time to wash it. There are even formulas for coloured hair that protect it without dulling it. Davroe Revive Dry Shampoo is sure to win you over!
5. Keep it hydrated
You'll do this with the conditioner you use straight after shampoo, which should be suitable for coloured hair. It forms a protective veil on the hair while adding shine and extra volume.
6. Keep it healthy
Don't forget that healthy hair is essential for bright, long-lasting colour. The more damaged your hair, the less the shine and the shade itself will last. The ends are naturally more vulnerable to colour fading. A weekly hair mask is an absolute must.
7. Avoid very hot water when washing
Wash your hair with lukewarm water and rinse with cool water (if you can bear it). It's an important rule for keeping your colour intact.
8. Use heat protection when styling
Every time you style with a hairdryer, straightener or curling tongs, remember to apply a cream or oil that protects your hair from high temperatures. The more you avoid damaging your hair, the more you protect its colour. For perfect protection, use Davroe Thermaprotect!
9. Chlorine
If you swim in a pool, be especially careful. Especially if you're blonde, chlorine can cause unwanted yellow and greenish tones. Never go in without a swimming cap, and wash your hair as soon as you get out, because the longer chlorine stays in your hair, the more it affects the colour.
10. Use a colour conditioner
It's a good idea to add a colour conditioner to your weekly routine, to refresh your colour and stop unwanted tones from appearing. See here which colour conditioner suits your hair.
