Many salon clients with colour-treated hair are concerned about maintaining their colour vibrancy and hair health. The wrong shampoo or conditioner can cause colour fading, dryness, and damage. Based on our extensive inventory of products specifically designed for colour care, such as the Frosted Grey and Kwik Silver collections, this question addresses a common customer need by guiding them on choosing the right products that suit their hair type and colouring treatment. This draws upon product formulations, key ingredient benefits, and specific features found in our in-salon and retail product documentation.
Selecting the right shampoo and conditioner for colour-treated hair is crucial to maintain your colour’s brilliance, prevent fading, and keep your hair healthy and hydrated. Here are some key guidelines and product recommendations from our salon’s expert collection:
1. Choose Sulfate-Free Formulations: Sulfates can strip natural oils and colour from your hair. Our Pure Envy De-Frizz-It Shampoo and Conditioner and the Brasil Cacau Anti-Frizz Sulphate-Free Shampoo gently cleanse while preserving colour integrity.
2. Use Colour-Specific Products with Toning Pigments: Products like the Frosted Grey Shampoo & Conditioner and Kwik Silver Shampoo & Conditioner contain ash and silver pigments that neutralize unwanted yellow or brassy tones, ideal for blonde, bleached, or gray hair.
3. Look for Hydrating and Protective Ingredients: Ingredients such as keratin, ceramide A2, argan oil, and baobab oil found in products like Lisap Top Care Elixir Care Shining Mask and ICON Spa Conditioner nourish, repair, and protect chemically treated hair from damage.
4. Regular Use of Conditioning and Treatment Masks: Treatments like the Pure Envy Pure Protein Mask or the Bio-Kinetic 12 in 1 Treatment penetrate deeply to repair and strengthen hair, keeping it vibrant and resilient.
5. Avoid Frequent Heat Styling or Use Heat Protection: If using heat styling tools, always protect your hair with sprays like the ICON Straight Up or Lisap Ultimate Straight Fluid which provide thermal protection.
Application Tips:
– Use shampoo every other day or as recommended to avoid over-washing.
– Follow with the matching conditioner, applying mostly to mid-lengths and ends.
– Incorporate a weekly or bi-weekly deep conditioning mask or treatment.
For your convenience, our salon offers a range of products tailored for specific hair types and colour needs. Browse our colour conditioners and colour cleansers online or ask our stylists for personalized recommendations to keep your colour-treated hair healthy, shiny, and beautiful.