Aftercare advice for coloured hair

At Simon Warwick Salons in Maida Vale, London, we pride ourselves on delivering stunning colour results, whether you're refreshing your roots or transforming your look with a full head colour. To maintain that vibrant, glossy finish between salon visits, it’s essential to follow an effective aftercare routine. Here’s our expert advice on how to care for your hair at home, along with some tips and recommendations to keep your colour looking fresh and your hair feeling healthy.

1. Tips for Colour Care at Home

• Wait Before Washing: After your full head or root colour treatment, wait at least 48 hours before washing your hair. This allows the colour to fully set, helping to prevent fading.
• Use Cool or Lukewarm Water: Hot water can strip your hair of essential oils and cause the colour to fade faster. Wash your hair with cool or lukewarm water to help prolong the vibrancy of your colour.
• Limit Heat Styling: Excessive heat can damage coloured hair and cause colour to fade. Try to limit the use of heated styling tools, and always use a heat protectant when blow-drying or styling your hair.
• Sun Protection: UV rays can cause your colour to fade more quickly. When outdoors, wear a hat or use a UV-protection spray to shield your hair from sun exposure.
• Rinse After Swimming: Chlorine and salt water can damage hair and affect your colour. Always rinse your hair with fresh water after swimming to remove these harsh elements.

2. Complementary Services to Maintain Your Colour

To keep your hair in top condition between salon visits, we recommend adding a toner service to your routine. A toner will refresh your colour by neutralising any brassy or unwanted tones and enhancing the overall vibrancy. It’s the perfect way to maintain your look and keep your hair looking salon-fresh.

Additionally, a keratin treatment can be an excellent complement to your colour. This smoothing treatment helps to strengthen and protect your hair, making it more manageable and reducing frizz, while maintaining the integrity of your colour.

3. Ideal Time Between Appointments

To keep your colour looking its best, we recommend returning to Simon Warwick Salons for root touch-ups every 4-6 weeks. This interval will ensure your roots stay fresh, and your colour remains vibrant. For full head colour, visiting the salon every 6-8 weeks helps to maintain an even, consistent tone, keeping your hair healthy and gorgeous.

4. Recommended Alterna Products for Home Use

To support your colour-treated hair at home, we recommend using premium Alterna hair care products, which are specially formulated to protect and nourish coloured hair:

• Shampoo: The Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Infinite Color Hold Shampoo is perfect for maintaining the longevity of your colour. It gently cleanses your hair without stripping it of its essential oils, preserving your colour and keeping your hair hydrated.
• Conditioner: Pair the shampoo with the Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Infinite Color Hold Conditioner. This conditioner helps lock in your colour and adds moisture to prevent dryness and breakage, leaving your hair smooth and manageable.
• Treatment: For an intensive at-home treatment, we recommend the Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Masque. This deep conditioning treatment helps restore moisture and repair any damage, ensuring your hair remains healthy and vibrant.

Maintaining your beautiful colour between salon visits requires a little extra care, but with the right tips, complementary services, and premium products, you can keep your hair looking as fresh as the day you left Simon Warwick Salons. By following our aftercare advice, scheduling regular touch-ups, and using quality Alterna products, you’ll enjoy stunning, long-lasting colour and healthy, radiant hair. We look forward to welcoming you back to our Maida Vale salon for your next colour appointment!

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