You’ve finally got that hair colour you’ve been dreaming of—rich brunette, bold red, icy blonde, or something fun and funky. But after leaving the salon, the next big question arises: how do you make it last? Whether you visited a premium salon like Grace and Glamour in Gurgaon or tried a DIY hair colour session, maintaining that fresh-from-the-salon glow takes the right aftercare.
Here’s your ultimate guide to keeping your coloured hair looking shiny, vibrant, and healthy for as long as possible.
1. Wait Before Your First Wash
Patience is key. Wait at least 48 to 72 hours before washing your hair after colouring. This gives the hair cuticle enough time to close and lock in the colour, making it more resistant to fading.
Pro Tip: If your scalp gets oily or itchy, opt for a dry shampoo as a temporary solution until you can wash your hair.
2. Use Sulfate-Free Shampoo and Conditioner
Sulfates are harsh detergents that can strip away colour and natural oils. Invest in a sulfate-free, colour-safe shampoo and conditioner designed specifically for coloured hair. They cleanse gently without disturbing the pigment or drying out your strands.
At Grace and Glamour, our stylists always recommend and use high-quality, salon-grade products that are kind to both your hair and your new hue.
3. Turn Down the Heat—In Every Way
Hot showers may feel great, but they’re not ideal for colour-treated hair. Use lukewarm or cool water to rinse your hair, as hot water opens the hair cuticle and speeds up colour loss.
The same goes for heat styling. Frequent use of straighteners, curlers, and blow dryers can dull your colour and damage your strands. If you must style, always use a heat protectant spray.
4. Limit How Often You Wash Your Hair
Washing your hair too often leads to quicker fading. Try to wash only 2–3 times a week to preserve the richness of your colour. On non-wash days, dry shampoo can help maintain freshness and volume.
5. Deep Condition Weekly
Colouring can dehydrate your hair. To restore moisture and shine, deep condition once a week using a nourishing hair mask or oil-based treatment. This keeps your hair soft, smooth, and healthy—preventing breakage and dullness.
Grace and Glamour offers a variety of post-colour repair treatments that replenish nutrients and prolong the vibrancy of your hair.
6. Shield Your Hair from the Sun
UV rays aren’t just harmful to your skin—they also fade hair colour. If you’re going out in the sun, wear a hat or use a UV-protectant hair spray to protect your colour from sun damage.
7. Avoid Chlorine and Saltwater
Chlorine in pools and salt in seawater can be extremely drying and cause hair colour to fade quickly or turn brassy. If you must swim, wear a swim cap or apply a leave-in conditioner beforehand to create a barrier.
8. Schedule Regular Touch-Ups
Even with the best care, regrowth and some fading are inevitable. Keep your look fresh with regular salon touch-ups every 4–6 weeks, depending on your hair growth and colour type.
Grace and Glamour’s expert stylists offer custom touch-up and glossing services that bring your colour back to life between full appointments.
Final Thoughts
Maintaining vibrant, salon-worthy hair colour isn’t hard—it just takes consistency and care. By following these expert tips, you’ll extend the life of your colour, reduce damage, and keep your hair looking gorgeous day after day.
Ready to give your hair some TLC? Visit Grace and Glamour in Gurgaon for professional advice, top-tier products, and services tailored to coloured hair. We help you shine—every day.
