Unless you’re one of the lucky ones to have been quarantined with a colorist, your hair has likely suffered in the past few months. And, while there is a light at the end of the tunnel—most states are planning to reopen hair salons in the coming weeks—you may not be able to get your color touched up as often as you’d like, whether by choice or by the influx of appointments in the near future. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to maintain your color at home. Check out our fave at-home color treatments designed to refresh your color and help you go longer in between salon visits.
Redken Color Extend Shampoo & Conditioner
Unfortunately, not all color-safe shampoos and conditioners are created equal. Two formulas that get it right? The Redken Color Extend Blondage and Redken Color Extend Brownlights. Redken Color Extend Blondage Shampoo and Conditioner is formulated with and ultra violet pigment and Triple Acid Protein complex to tone, strengthen and brighten all in one for a brighter, stronger blonde. Similarly, Redken Color Extend Browlights Shampoo and Conditioner is designed without harsh sulfates that gently cleanses hair without stripping color. Formulated with blue tones, it is the perfect complement to highlighted, balayaged, and natural brunettes to corrects and prevents brassiness.
Redken Color Extend Blondage
Redken Color Extend Blondage
KEVIN.MURPHY COLOURING.ANGELS
Much like a gloss can instantly enhance any lipstick, the KEVIN.MURPHY COLOURING.ANGELS glossing treatment adds brightness, balance, longevity and shine to your color. Inspired by the cult-classic KEVIN.MURPHY BLONDE.ANGEL treatment for blondes, this color-enhancing gloss is available in four formulas to match a variety of shades: AUTUMN.ANGEL, for rose gold and apricot shades; COOL.ANGEL, for ash, silver, gray or pewter tones; CRYSTAL.ANGEL, for icy or white blonde tones and SUGARED.ANGEL, for light toffee brown and bronde shades. Each formula contains olive leaf extract, to add shine; linseed oil, to prevent breakage; and grapeseed oil, to restore moisture. For best results, use every 3-4 washes to boost your color and nourish your strands.
Wella Professionals ColorMotion+
Is fading a problem? It won’t be after incorporating this duo into your haircare routine! The Wella Professionals ColorMotion+ range tackles three areas important to colored hair: color protection, vibrant shine and improved strength. The Color Motion+ Color Protection Shampoo locks in color and also provides a dose of antioxidants to protect against free radicals, while the Color Motion+ Moisturizing Color Reflection Conditioner adds softness, vibrancy and shine. For additional strength, use the ColorMotion+ Structure+ Mask to strengthen the hair and improve manageability. After shampooing, use a quarter-size amount of product and only apply it to your lengths and ends. The result? Gorgeous color that looks fresh up to eight weeks!
