Colored hair: sublimate and protect your color
What are the consequences of coloring hair?
Chemicals colors alter the structure of the hair. When applying a color, chemicals open the hair cuticles to allow colorants to penetrate. It is a rather aggressive process, often leaving the hair more fragile.
The are two main needs when you have colored hair:
- Protecting your hair damaged by coloring
Coloring alters the texture of the hair, making it visibky drier and more porous. Colored hair tends to have a dull appearance. If colors are applied frequently, the hair can become brittle and lose elasticity. - Finding suitable products to prolong the longevity of the color
Water, shampoos, and external aggresors can quickly degrade colors. After a few weeks, untreated colored hair loses its vibrancy and reveals the original color. Certain shades, such as red or violet colors, require more maintenance as the tend to face quickly.
How to properly care of colored hair?
Colored hair can be treated with various products such as pre-shampoos, shampoos, and conditioners. For healthy colored hair, it is advisable to use acidic formulas with a pH level between 4 and 7. These formulas help to tighten the hair cuticle scales and prevent color fading.
The ingredient to avoid? The silicone. Derived from petrochemicals, it does not provide any hair care benefits and prevents the hair from breathing.
To maintain the health of colored hair, products rich in essential oil extracts and natural active ingredients are preferred.
Which products can help the color of colored hair?
Shampoos for colored hair prevent color fading while gently cleansing the hair. These products are perfect for hair sensitized by coloring. They are designed to repair and deeply hydrate the hair, protecting the color’s radiance for several weeks. They also soften the hair texture and provide elasticity. René Furterer shampoos for colored hair contain numerous amino acids and nourishing ingredients that protect the color and lock in pigments. Our beauty tip: After applying the shampoo, it is recommended to rinse the hair with cold water to help seal the cuticles.
Mask for colored hair with natural active ingredients
Masks are a must-have for colored hair. These products contain reparative ingredients that restructure the hair fibers. Highly moisturizing, masks for colored hair can be used once or several times a week.
Some plant-based ingredients are known to work wonders on colored hair, such as Okara extract or Hamamalisl floral water. To fully benefit from the advantages of a mask, there's an unbeatable tip: apply it to dry hair a few minutes before stepping into the shower.
Non-rinse hair care for colored hair
Leave-in hair care products prolong color intensity and shine thanks to their protective action. They also facilitate styling by smoothing the cuticle of the hair fiber, and protect against the heat of heated appliances.
These products make an effective addition to your hair routine.
The sun: the enemy of colored hair
A trip to the beach can make your hair color fade…
The sun, chlorine, and seawater don’t go well with hair color. They alter the hair color and quickly cause artificial colors to fade. Haircare specialist René Furterer has developed an anti-UV spray and a silicone-free protective summer oil that preserve the color of colored hair from the summer’s inconveniences.
