How To Keep Colour Treated Hair Healthy

When you go to the effort of colouring your hair, the last thing you want to do is let your beautiful new colour fade or become damaged. Taking the time to keep your colour-treated hair healthy is so important. If you're looking for ways to ensure that your hair stays as healthy as possible, even after you have dyed it, we can help. Take a look at our top tips for keeping your colour-treated hair healthy.

Picking the right shampoo is one of the most important things you can do to keep your hair healthy. Supermarket shampoos unfortunately just don't measure up to professional salon shampoos. This is why investing in a high quality, moisturising shampoo that is silicone free is a must if you want to keep your hair as healthy as possible.

A good professional conditioner is going to be pivotal to keeping your hair strong and healthy. A great conditioner is going to create a barrier with conditioning polymers, oils, butters and other essential ingredients that will keep your hair strong while also helping to prevent excessive colour loss. 

Too much heat makes hair prone to breakage and can also make your colour fade faster. If you use heat on your hair frequently, it is important to invest in some high-quality heat protection serums and oils to prevent damage as much as possible. Trimming your hair regularly will also help hair from splitting too much if you absolutely must straighten your hair every day, or use heat tools often.

Masks are vital for colour treated hair, especially if you bleach your hair. Doing a mask once or twice a week for just 10 minutes is going to provide your colour-treated hair with the boost of moisture and nourishment that it needs. 

Rather than blasting your hair with a hairdryer every time you wash it, give your hair a break and let it air dry naturally every now and then. Heat has been shown to speed up colour loss as well as stealing the much-needed moisture from your hair.

Just like your skin, your hair also needs UV protection. Throughout the year, UV light can cause a lot of damage to your hair. Adding in a UV filter finishing spray to your morning hair routine will provide your hair with an extra barrier of protection against harsh UV glares. 

Chlorine is notorious for not only stripping your hair of moisture but in some extreme cases, it can also cause your hair to fade dramatically. If you're planning on swimming in a chlorine pool, try prepping your hair first. Apply a layer of conditioner and put your hair up into a tight bun. This will provide a layer of protection against the harsh chemicals in the pool.

Finally, eating right is one of the best things you can do for your colour-treated hair. Nourish your body with fresh fruit, vegetables and whole foods and try to avoid too many processed foods. Your healthy diet will shine through in your healthy and beautiful hair.

Keeping your colour-treated hair healthy doesn't have to be difficult. With the right professional products and some effort on your part, your new salon-quality colour will last well into the future and stay looking amazing. For professional salon services with a highly trained team, get in contact with us today. Southside Hair and Beauty Design can help you keep your colour-treated hair looking amazing.