How to I make my Coloured hair look its best?
Colouring your hair can be an exciting way to refresh your look, boost confidence, and express your style. However, maintaining vibrant and healthy coloured hair requires a tailored hair care routine. Without proper care, dyed hair can fade quickly, become dry, and lose its shine.
A Guide to Radiant Coloured Hair Care
Coloured hair requires extra attention to maintain its vibrancy and health. Whether you’ve opted for a bold new shade or a subtle enhancement, good hair care habits can make all the difference. From choosing the right colour care shampoo and conditioner to applying a heat protection spray, small changes can significantly impact how long your colour lasts and how healthy your hair remains.
Understanding Coloured Hair
When you dye your hair, the process ultimately alters the structure of the hair by lifting the cuticle to deposit colour pigments. While this allows for stunning transformations, it can also make hair more vulnerable to dryness, breakage, and fading.
Common challenges of colour-treated hair include:
– Loss of moisture
– Increased sensitivity to heat and UV rays
– Faster fading when exposed to frequent washing
To maintain colour longevity and hair health, it’s crucial to adopt a targeted colour care routine. RPR Hair Care specialises in a large range of professional quality hair colour products to enhance and protect your colour wash after wash.
Essential Tips for Colour-Treated Hair Care
1. Use Colour-Protective Products
Choosing the right shampoo and conditioner is the foundation of coloured hair care. We recommend using:
– Colour-safe Shampoo and Conditioners
These are designed to lock in colour and prevent fading such as RPR Extend My Colour Shampoo and Conditioner. Or SO Cool Shampoo and Conditioner to keep blonde hair cool, bright, and strong.
2. Limit Washing Frequency
Washing hair too often can strip away natural oils and cause colour to fade prematurely.
Ideal Washing Frequency:
– Dry/Curly Hair: 1-2 times per week
– Normal Hair: 2-3 times per week
– Oily Hair: Every second day
3. Rinse with Lukewarm Water
Hot water opens the hair cuticle, allowing colour to wash out faster. Instead opt for lukewarm water when rinsing hair to seal in moisture, protect colour and enhance shine.
Protect Hair from UV Rays
The sun’s UV rays can cause colour to fade quickly, leaving hair dull and lifeless.
Ways to Shield Your Hair from Sun Damage:
– Use UV protection serums, such as RPR Argan Smart Oil
– Wear a hat when outdoors
– Apply a leave-in conditioner with UV filters such as RPR My Vitaliser
Avoid Excessive Heat Styling
Heat tools like straighteners and curling irons can accelerate colour fading and cause dryness.
Heat Styling Tips for Coloured Hair:
– Always apply a heat protectant spray such as RPR Protect My Hair before styling
– Keep styling tools at a low to medium temperature
– Limit heat styling to a few times a week
Detangle Hair Gently
Coloured hair is more fragile, making gentle detangling essential.
Tips to Help Detangle Hair Easily:
– Use a wide-tooth comb instead of a regular brush.
– Start detangling from the tips and work your way up.
– Apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner such as RPR Untangle Me to help smooth knots.
Regular Salon Maintenance and Trims
Regular salon visits and trims are essential for keeping coloured hair fresh and healthy. It is recommended to schedule trims every 6–12 weeks to prevent split ends and maintain even colour.
Keep Your Colour Vibrant and Healthy with RPR Hair Care
Caring for colour-treated hair is all about using the right products, adopting protective habits, and maintaining regular treatments. With these expert tips, you can keep your hair looking vibrant, healthy, and salon-fresh for longer.
