💜 Ask Headshot: What Shampoo & Conditioner Do You Recommend? 🫧
On these gray and gloomy days, colorful hair is a fabulous way to lift your spirits and those around you!
But how can you take care of your beautiful bright hair so that the color lasts and your hair stays healthy?
We’ve collected some top tips just for you. Let’s dive in!
🌈 Hair care starts before coloring
Proper hair prep begins before you even apply dye.
Many people still have residue from styling products (gel, conditioner, etc.) in their hair and this creates a coating that prevents color from sticking evenly. The result: patchy color or faster fading. 😩
💡 The solution: Use a clarifying shampoo a few washes before coloring.
This removes buildup and helps the color adhere better and stay vibrant longer. Win-win! 🎉
🧴 Use products made for color-treated hair
Nowadays there are special shampoos and conditioners designed just for dyed hair.
Look for labels that say “for color-treated hair”. They help lock the color into the hair fiber and extend its life.
💧 Moisture is key!
Color-treated hair often needs extra moisture, especially if it was bleached beforehand.
So it’s best to use a mild, moisturizing shampoo that doesn’t strip your hair or scalp.
🧼 Also important: Avoid silicones!
They coat the hair and are hard to wash out, which makes future coloring more difficult.
Silicone buildup = dull color + patchy dye results later. No thanks!
❌ Common mistake: using too much shampoo
More isn’t always better.
Use just a small amount. It’s enough and it preserves your color longer.
And no, you don’t have to shampoo your entire head!
Just wash your roots and scalp. When you rinse, the ends get cleaned too.
💆♀️ Bonus tip: Give yourself a little scalp massage while shampooing. It boosts circulation and helps strengthen your roots. Your colorful crown deserves royal treatment 👑✨
💦 And don’t forget: cold water is your friend.
Hot water dries out your hair and scalp and even more so when blow-drying. Cooler is always better!
🫧 Don’t skip conditioner
Conditioner gives your beautiful, bright hair that extra moisture boost.
Apply it after shampooing, leave it in for a few minutes, and rinse thoroughly.
There are many types of conditioner out there—so choose what suits your hair best:
Fine hair? Go for lightweight formulas and use sparingly.
Thick, full hair? Treat yourself to rich, nourishing products.
Curly hair? It needs specific care -> check out our curl care tips here.
Or try one of our easy DIY hair masks or rinses to give your hair the love it deserves - totally natural and vegan.
Now you’re fully equipped to rock the most glorious, vibrant hair in the whole wide world!
Huraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! 🌈✨