How to Keep Coloured Hair Looking Fresh Between Salon Visits

Fresh salon colour has a shine and tone that everyone wants to keep for as long as possible. Although all colour changes gradually, the way you wash, style and look after your hair can make a noticeable difference between appointments.

Do not over-wash your hair

Frequent shampooing can speed up colour fade, particularly with toners, reds, coppers and richer brunette shades. You do not need to avoid washing your hair, but washing it more often than necessary rarely helps colour longevity.

Use products designed for coloured hair

The right shampoo and conditioner should cleanse without leaving coloured hair feeling stripped or rough. Your stylist can recommend products according to whether your priority is colour protection, moisture, repair or volume.

Turn the heat down

Very hot water and excessive heat styling can contribute to dryness and dullness. Use a heat protector and avoid repeatedly passing straighteners over the same section of hair.

Protect blonde from brassiness

Blonde hair can become warmer between appointments. Purple or toning products can be useful, but using them too often can make some blondes look dull or overly cool. They should support a good salon toner rather than replace one.

Book a toner or gloss between larger colour appointments

You may not need a complete colour service every time the tone changes. A toner or gloss can refresh shine and adjust unwanted warmth while preserving the larger colour work.

Look after the condition

Colour looks better on hair with a smooth, healthy-looking surface. If the hair is dry or compromised, adding another colour service is not always the answer. A targeted hair treatment can sometimes make the existing colour look noticeably better.

Plan your maintenance before you leave the salon

Ask when your stylist would ideally like to see you again and what the next appointment should be. Balayage, highlights, permanent colour and glosses all have different maintenance patterns.

For more information, see Glitterati's hair colour services in Weybridge or our specialist balayage service.