Hair color–it’s bold, it’s beautiful, but it’s not always low-maintenance. That vibrant shade can fade faster than you'd like, leaving you with lackluster strands. But here's the thing: maintaining that glossy color doesn’t have to be a battle. With the right care and a few key products, keeping your color vibrant and shiny is totally within reach. Let’s break down how to hold onto that rich color and healthy shine, no matter the shade.
What Is the Best Way to Maintain Hair Color?
The best way to maintain hair color is by using gentle shampoos, like Cécred’s Hydrating Shampoo—formulated without sulfates to cleanse effectively while preserving moisture and color. Follow with Cécred’s Hydrating Conditioner, which adds softness and shine without weighing hair down. Also, avoiding excessive heat styling will help your color stay vibrant for longer. When styling, always apply a heat protectant to prevent damage from blow dryers, straighteners, or curling irons. Also, a hair lotion like Cécred’s Moisture Sealing Lotion helps maintain moisture while enhancing shine and smoothness with our Phyto-Seal Complex and African oil blend.
How Can I Make My Hair Color Last Longer?
In learning how to make hair color last longer, you’ll find that overwashing is one of the surest ways to get it to fade, as water and shampoo can strip away color. The best shampoo to maintain colored hair is one that explicitly states that it's color-safe. When you do wash, use a shampoo that helps maintain colored hair, like Cécred’s Hydrating Shampoo, which is designed to cleanse without stripping moisture or affecting color vibrancy. Additionally, rinse with cool water to seal the hair cuticle and keep color locked in.
What Keeps Hair Color From Fading?
Color-treated hair requires extra care to maintain its strength and vibrancy. A protein-packed treatment like Cécred’s Reconstructing Treatment Mask is essential for fortifying colored hair. It replenishes lost keratin, seals the cuticle, minimizes breakage and enhances shine after 1 use. Apply this treatment every 6-8 weeks, or as needed, depending on your hair's condition.
To combat dryness and boost elasticity so vibrancy can be maintained, follow up with Cécred’s Moisturizing Deep Conditioner. This formula penetrates deep into the hair shaft, replenishing moisture, smoothing the cuticle, and enhancing manageability. Ingredients like shea butter, squalane, and botanical extracts work together to soften and revitalize dry, color-treated hair.