Expert Colour Care Tips From Stephen Young Salon in West Wimbledon
There is nothing quite like freshly coloured hair. Whether you have chosen a glossy brunette, a beautiful blonde, dimensional balayage or a complete colour transformation, you want that salon-fresh shine and vibrancy to last for as long as possible.
Although all hair colour will gradually fade, the way you care for your hair between salon appointments can make a significant difference.
At Stephen Young Salon in West Wimbledon, we create beautiful, bespoke hair colour using professional, ammonia-free Davines colour. Our stylists can also recommend the right products, treatments and maintenance routine to keep your colour looking its best.
Why Does Hair Colour Fade?
Hair colour naturally changes over time, but certain factors can make it fade more quickly. Frequent washing, very hot water, heat styling, UV exposure, chlorine and products that are too harsh for coloured hair can all affect its vibrancy and shine.
Dry, porous or damaged hair may also struggle to retain colour effectively. Keeping your hair strong, smooth and properly conditioned is therefore just as important as choosing the right shade.
Wash Coloured Hair More Carefully
A few simple changes to your washing routine can help your colour last longer.
Try not to wash your hair more often than necessary and use lukewarm water rather than very hot water. Be gentle when shampooing and avoid rubbing wet hair roughly with a towel, as this can cause damage and leave the hair looking dull or frizzy.
Most importantly, choose a professional shampoo and conditioner specifically designed for colour-treated hair.
Protect Your Colour With Davines MINU
Davines MINU is designed to care for colour-treated hair, helping to protect vibrancy while leaving the hair soft, shiny and manageable.
The range includes MINU Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Mask and Hair Serum, so your Stephen Young stylist can recommend a routine suited to your colour, hair type and condition.
If you are unsure which products you need, please ask us. Professional recommendations can save you from spending money on unsuitable products and ensure your hair receives the right level of care.
Use Less Heat When Styling Your Hair
Excessive heat can leave coloured hair feeling dry and cause your shade to lose its shine more quickly. Keep straighteners, curling irons and other heated tools to a sensible minimum and always apply a professional heat protector before styling.
Using a lower temperature wherever possible can also help reduce unnecessary damage, particularly if your hair has been lightened or coloured regularly.
Protect Coloured Hair From Sunshine and Swimming
Strong sunlight can affect hair colour, particularly blondes, balayage, vivid shades and hair that has already been lightened. It may cause your colour to fade, become dry or develop unwanted brassy tones.
The Davines SU range provides hydrating and nourishing care for hair exposed to sunshine, sea water and chlorine. If you swim, rinse your hair thoroughly with fresh water afterwards and follow with a suitable conditioner or mask.
Your stylist can recommend the best professional haircare products to protect your hair before, during and after sun exposure.
Give Coloured Hair Extra Nourishment
Healthy hair reflects light more effectively, feels smoother and helps your colour look richer and more expensive. A weekly conditioning mask can provide additional moisture at home, while one of our professional hair treatments can deliver more intensive care when your hair feels particularly dry or damaged.
We also offer OLAPLEX treatments to help strengthen damaged hair and reduce breakage. Your stylist will advise whether OLAPLEX or a Davines treatment is the most suitable choice for your hair.
Keep Up With Regular Trims
Dry or split ends can make even the most beautiful colour look less polished. Regular trims remove damaged ends, maintain the shape of your hairstyle and keep your hair looking healthy between colour appointments.
How often you need a trim will depend on your haircut, hair condition and styling routine, so ask your stylist for a personalised maintenance plan.
Choose The Right Hair Colour Homecare
Great hair colour should continue to look beautiful long after you leave the salon. Using colour-safe products, brushing gently, limiting excessive heat and keeping your hair properly conditioned can all help protect your colour investment.
Every head of hair is different, so we will recommend your Davines homecare according to your individual colour, condition, texture and lifestyle. You can find a selection of professional Davines haircare products at our West Wimbledon salon.
Keep Your Hair Colour Looking Its Best
The best way to maintain beautiful hair colour is to combine the right homecare with regular professional appointments. If your colour is beginning to fade, your roots are showing or your blonde, brunette, balayage or gloss needs refreshing, now is a great time to plan your next visit.
Book your hair colour appointment at Stephen Young Salon in West Wimbledon by calling 020 8946 5120 or book online.