Treat yourself this Valentine’s Day to good looking (and feeling) hair! You’ve achieved your perfect colour in salon but whether you are platinum blonde, brunette, black, pastel or even blue, coloured hair needs a little extra attention at home to ensure the colour lasts as long as possible.
Vanilla Room Owner Kerry says: “The best way to achieve your perfect colour is to begin with the best canvas. Good condition hair will always result in shinier, healthier locks, and therefore naturally keep the colour longer.”
We’ve collected our top tips to keep your coloured hair looking luxurious this Valentine’s Day.
Turn the temperature down
Although hot showers are lovely in the cold weather, the heat is not great for your hair. Hot water opens the hair’s cuticle, allowing your colour to wash out whilst shampooing and conditioning. Therefore, it’s also recommended to avoid saunas and steam rooms. Washing your hair less frequently helps too as volumes of water can strip out the colour quicker.
Use a heat protectant
Using excessive amounts of heat will strip away colour and hydration, leading to damaged hair. To help prevent this problem, try using a heat protectant spray ahead of date night styling. We recommend Kérastase Resistance Extentioniste Thermique as it protects locks from the damaging effects of heat-styling up to 230˚C and smoothes the hair follicles to provide the ultimate in hair endurance.
Condition, condition, condition
When you colour your hair often, it becomes more fragile and so conditioning it becomes very important. Conditioners can form a protective barrier on the hair strands, helping to lock in the colour and leave your hair soft, healthy and glossy. Our recommendation is the Kérastase Lait Vital. This intensely nourishing product smoothes the hair without it feeling weighed down.
Add moisture back into your hair
Applying a mask for just 5-10 mins twice a week can add a super dose of healing nourishment that helps to repair damage, increase shine and naturally keep that colour going stronger for longer. Kerry recommends the Kérastase Nutritive Masquintense as it nourishes the hair leaving it shiny, soft and ready for Valentine plans.
Considering a colour transformation this year? Call 01708 452245 to arrange a complimentary colour consultation with one of our expert TVR stylists. Start your bespoke colour journey today.
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