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Caring for coloured hair between visits

Coloured hair behaves a little differently to uncoloured hair day to day, and a few general habits can help it hold its finish for longer between visits.

Washing less often

Colour fades a little with every wash, so spacing washes out where your hair and scalp allow can help the colour last. A dry shampoo on in-between days is a common way to manage this.

Water temperature

Hot water opens the hair cuticle, which lets colour molecules escape faster. Rinsing with cooler water, especially on the last rinse, is a small change that adds up.

Sun and chlorine exposure

Both can alter colour tone over time. A hat or a leave-in product with UV protection is worth considering if you're outdoors often, and rinsing hair ahead of and right after a swim helps too.

When to come back in

Most root touch-ups are booked four to six weeks apart, though this depends on how fast your own hair grows and how much regrowth you're comfortable with. Your stylist can suggest a schedule suited to you.