Getting your hair coloured is exciting, but keeping that colour looking as vibrant as day one takes a little extra care afterwards. Freshly coloured hair is more porous and sensitive than untreated hair, which means it loses colour molecules faster if it isn't cared for properly in the first few weeks — this is often why colour that looked perfect at the salon seems to fade within just a few washes at home.

The single biggest factor in colour longevity is how you wash your hair: switching to a sulphate-free shampoo, washing with cool or lukewarm water instead of hot, and spacing out your washes by a day or two can make a noticeable difference in how long your colour stays rich and true. Heat styling tools like straighteners and dryers should always be used with a heat-protectant spray, since direct heat speeds up colour fading and can leave hair feeling dry and brittle. Regular deep conditioning or a Hair Spa session every few weeks also helps replenish moisture that colouring can strip away, keeping both your colour and your hair's texture looking healthy rather than dull or straw-like.

Sun exposure and chlorinated or hard water can also dull coloured hair faster than most people realise, so covering your hair outdoors and rinsing thoroughly after a swim can go a long way. If your colour does start to look tired between salon visits, a gloss or toning treatment can refresh it without a full re-colour. Our colour specialists at Global Beauty Studio are always happy to recommend the right at-home routine based on the specific shade and technique used on your hair, so your colour stays as vibrant as the day you left our studio.