Best Shampoo For Colour-Treated Hair That Make The Most Of Your Dye Job

Hello, a few days back I published an article regarding unicorn hair inspos. You can read all about it here: These Unicorn Hair Inspos Will Defo Transition You Into A Whimsical & Mythical Creature!. Basically, I explained how these rainbow hair-coloured are slowly taking over the cool girls’ world, a few ideas you could copy and bring along to show your personal hair stylist, but most importantly, how you should pay attention to the way you care for your freshly colour-treated hair especially shampoo! Hint, it ain’t easy. 

To cut short, if you have experienced bleaching your hair or about to step into the fresh coloured world, you will need to change your hair care routine. First, you will have to start with limiting the amount of time you wash your hair. If before this you wash your hair four times a week, minimize it to two. If you’re the type who is often faced with greasy hair or oily scalp problems, use a dry shampoo instead. This will ensure the colour will stay in tack. Too much hair will rinse away the colour. If you can’t live without dry shampoo forever, then we suggest you invest in a good and high quality shampoo that was made specifically for coloured hair. Most hair coloured shampoos are created to protect the hair, is more gentle and can provide an overall treatment for the hair. 

Of course, when looking for a specific product that targets coloured or bleached hair, it can be a bit tricky. These particular types of products are usually made special to protect and moisturize your hair, so it is far different than the regular shampoo that you could find at your local supermarket. So, how can one find the best shampoo that could protect your coloured hair? Scroll below to find Beauty Insider’s pick for the best 10 shampoo for colour-treated hair. 

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What Is Colour-Treated Shampoo?

Colour-safe shampoos help prevent colour-treated hair from fading, and they hold the colour for longer than ordinary shampoos. Many are designed to give colour-treated hair a beautiful sheen while also keeping it hydrated and nourished. This is due to the fact that they are manufactured with softer substances, have conditioning qualities, and may even contain colour-enhancing or neutralising colours.

What Makes A Shampoo Considered Colour-Safe?

The colour-safe shampoo is made with components that are mild enough not to remove colour deposits from the hair, allowing the colour to last longer. This permits the shampoo to keep the colour of the hair. Colour-safe shampoos often include chemicals and moisturisers that condition and maintain the sheen of chemically treated hair.

Can’t I Just Use Regular Shampoo?

Regular shampoo can be used on coloured or bleached hair, but the colour will be wiped off more quickly. As the shampoo and hair dye react, strange and undesired side effects such as brassiness or other colour changes may occur.

Why You Need A Special Shampoo For Your Colour-Treated Hair 

Getting your hair coloured is easy, but maintaining the good condition on the other hand, is not. With this being said, water is hair colour’s worst enemy—especially hot or lukewarm water. Coloured hair or not, you should stay away from rinsing your hair with hot water because it will damage your scalp and the fiber inside your strands. Take note. Anyhow, with coloured hair you should be extra precautious whenever you decide to wash your hair. As mentioned earlier, you should minimize the amount of time you’re washing your hair. Though, if you’re the type who can’t stand going on two days without washing your hair, we suggest you use a colour-safe shampoo and conditioner due to their components of ingredients that will not strip colour molecules, thus, keeping your strands shiny, vibrant and stretch out on how long you can go in between salon appointments. In short, you don’t have to visit the salon every two weeks for a retouch.  A good shampoo is all you need. 

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What To Look For In Shampoo For Coloured-Hair 

To be honest, anything that labels ‘’Colour-Safe Formulas’’ is good for your hair. If you are still confused about finding the right one, no biggie. We’ll get to that soon. But before that, we need to explain a few ingredients that you should stay away from. If you find any products with ‘’clarifying’’ or ‘’detoxifying’’ words attached on the surface, do not. I repeat, do not buy them. These types of ingredients will overall remove artificial pigments from your hair. You will notice that the colour will dissolve more quickly than you wished. Not to mention, they will strip away the moisture, too. Other than that, if you find any hair care that contains sulfates are perfectly good for colour-treated hair. But be careful of the brand, too. Often cheap products have harsher sulfates as opposed to trustee brands used by professional hair-stylists. So, if you’re in doubt, ask for your hair stylist advice. 

What Ingredients Should I Avoid?

A set of substances known as sulphates or surfactants can significantly diminish the shine and brilliance of your colour. As a result, none of our products includes these chemicals. The hair cuticles must remain closed in order for the colour to last. Sulphates like sodium Laureth sulphate, ammonium lauryl sulphate, and sodium lauryl sulphate break down the cuticles, allowing colour molecules to escape. In as few as three washes, clarifying shampoo solutions can entirely remove the colour from hair.

14 Best Shampoos For Colour-Treated Hair 

1. D’COEUR DTOX Therapy Shampoo (Blooms)

Treat both your scalp and colour-treated hair with the D’COEUR DTOX Therapy Shampoo! Now you can detox your hair gently and safely without having to strip it of its colour and moisture, thanks to DTOX Therapy Shampoo’s potent natural essential oils. You can get rid of the residual chemicals from hair colouring, styling products, air pollution, and even oil with each wash. In addition, it also helps address the most common problems, such as scalp sensitivity, dryness, dandruff, and limpness. The DTOX Therapy shampoo has colour protection benefits to keep your tresses vibrant and healthy. The shampoo also helps regulate sebum production to prevent clogging of pores and improve circulation, which can lead to better hair growth. It’s a rare detox shampoo free from silicones and parabens that helps renew coloured hair without drying it.

Why we love it:

• Gentle on the hair and scalp
• Contains rich moisturising ingredients for soft and vibrant coloured hair
• Refreshes hair and scalp
• Has a refreshing bergamot & geranium scent

Price: RM155.00

Where to buy: D’COEUR Official Website

2. Keratin Smooth Color Shampoo and Conditioner

This Keratin Shampoos and Conditioner set from Tresemme has been the number one choice for dyed-hair lovers and professional hair stylists alike. They’re the best when it comes to retaining the look of your hair colour. The texture is not too thick, it felt-creamy like, rich and feels lightweight around your hair. So this product is a must-have!

Why we love it: 

• Helps to retain colour and moisture 
• Salon-trusted
• Prevent hair damage

Price: RM 13.90

Where to buy: Watsons

3. Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo

This Olaplex Bond Maintenance Shampoo is the arsenal when it comes to benefiting your coloured-hair situation. Many hair salons swear by this shampoo to treat dyed-hair, moisturize and hydrate each and every strand of your hair. What’s best, this shampoo is totally sulfate-free, colour-safe, and foams up nicely on your scalp. 

Why we love it: 

• Sulfate free
• Highly moisturizes
• Trusted by many

Price: RM 140.00

Where to buy: Sephora

4. Fade-Defying Orchid Oil Shampoo

To keep your hair colour last longer, this Fade-Defying Orchid Oil Shampoo from OGX is rich in preserving, protecting and boosting the glossiness of any hair shade. When it comes to smells, we’re truly obsessed with the orchid, flowery scents. The texture is so smooth, it leathers easily around your hair. 

Why we love it: 

• Preserves and boosting smoothness
• Your hair will look glossy 
• Smells heavenly

Price: RM 29.90

Where to buy: LookFantastic

5. LÓreal Paris Hair Expertise EverPure Moisture Shampoo

Made specifically for dry and brittle hair situations. If you notice your hair is getting drier than before after coloring, then use this L’Oreal Hair Expertise EverPure Moisture Shampoo. Not only is it sulfate-free, but it also comes in a heavenly floral scent that we’re truly obsessed with. They’re very gentle on your strands, and can dissolve any product build-up that is stuck on your scalp.

Why we love it: 

• Free from sulfate, and harsh chemicals 
• Gentle and feather like 
• Eliminates product build ups

Price: RM 32.00

Where to buy: Watsons

6. Hask Keratin Protein Shampoo

For those of you faced with frizzy hair problems after coloring. We suggest you treat them well with this Keratin Protein Shampoo from Hask. This shampoo penetrates deeply into the shaft of your hair that will create a more sleek, shiny and manageable mane. Just like most colour-treated hair shampoos, this Hask product is free from any sulfates and any harsh chemicals.

Why we love it: 

• Chemicals and sulfates free
• Protect your overall hair and scalp 
• Good to strengthen the barrier of each hair

Price: RM 69.90

Where to buy: Fruugo

7. Hask Blue Chamomile & Argan Oil Shampoo

Believe it or not, blue or purple-tone shampoo can help reduce the brassiness around the hair that was damaged by over-bleaching. This Blue Chamomile & Argan Oil will help to maintain your hair colour and keep it looking its best while restoring the softness and shine with argan oil. 

Why we love it: 

• Pareben, gluten and sulfate free
• Have a pleasant floral scent
• Reduce frizzy and brassy hair condition

Price: RM 154.00

Where to buy: Lazada

8. Vichy Dercos Ultra-Soothing Sulfate-Free Shampoo

If you experience and sensitiveness, inflammation or dryness after dying your hair, this is one of the best shampoos to treat the mentioned concerns. The ingredients immediately alleviate itching and redness, prevent dryness and flakes, and also preserve your hair colour.

Why we love it: 

• Soothe the redness, inflammation and sensitivity
• Preserve and strengthen hair colour 
• Decongest pores and product build-ups

Price: RM 47.49

Where to buy: Cosmetics.Com

9. Kerastase Paris Resistance Bain Force Architecte

If you notice your hair starting to look damaged and brittle upon colouring, try Kerastase Paris Resistance Bain Force Architecture. It contains a gentle formula that will clean dirt and grease without stripping hair oils, even if you need to shampoo every day. 

Why we love it: 

• Made to treat any damaged and brittle coloured-hair 
• Won’t strip hair moisture
• Safe to use everyday

Price: RM 140.00

Where to buy: Cosmetics Now

10. SheaMoisture Purple Rice Water Strength + Colour Care Shampoo

Colour-treated hair can become brittle for a variety of reasons. This shampoo aids in the restoration of hair’s strength and health. With Rice Extract, the high-rated recipe is one of the best sulphate-free moisturising shampoo alternatives now available. This mineral-rich cleanser contains Purple Rice, Wild Orchid, and Sweet Violet Extract to eliminate dulling residue while restoring shine and vigour.

This rich combination contains certified organic Shea Butter, Argan Oil, and Jojoba Oil for additional indulgent moisturising. Your hair gets a huge injection of natural strengthening protein and caring oils with each application. Purple Rice Water Shampoo smells amazing and cleans, softens, and brightens colour-treated hair.

Why we love it:

• Brightens locks
• Strengthens while promoting protection

Price: RM63.80

Where to buy: Shopee

11. L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Vitamino Colour Shampoo With Resveratrol For Colour-Treated Hair

Serie Expert Vitamino Colour A-OX Shampoo is a colour-protective shampoo that fights colour fading while maintaining the integrity of coloured hair. It brings back the sheen and depth of freshly coloured hair. Hair will be smooth and lustrous. This colour-protecting shampoo gently eliminates residues while also assisting in the preservation of colour-treated hair.

Includes a UV filter for hair, vitamin E and magnesium derivatives, and a twofold protection system for coloured hair with in-cell hydro-resist. Colour-treated hair benefits from a dual-action composition that strengthens the fibre.

Why we love it:

• Formulated for coloured hair
• Contains resveratrol for protection

Price: RM100.00

Where to buy: Shopee

12. VERB Volume Shampoo

If you have flat hair and want to enhance volume, this Verb shampoo is a perfect option. Due to its lightweight components that won’t weigh hair down, this sulphate-free product softly washes your hair while imparting considerable body. Glycerine ties in moisture for long-term hydration, while pro-vitamin B5 hydrates and smooths the skin. Quinoa and soy proteins hydrate and fortify the skin. This is another cruelty-free option that is both paraben and gluten-free.

Why we love it:

• Creates intense volume
• Sulphate-free

Price: RM75.84

Where to buy: Revolve

13. Pureology Hydrate Shampoo

The Pureology Hydrate Shampoo is a luxuriously creamy shampoo with an amazing, cleansing lather that’s perfect for restoring moisture to thick, dry hair that’s been coloured. The shampoo is filled with goodness and ready to relieve the thirst of your hair and scalp, combining three nutritious ingredients: Sage, Green Tea, and Jojoba. Colour will be sealed in for the most brilliant effect, while strands will feel luxuriously smooth and silky.

Pureology’s unique Antifade Complex®, which includes a UV filter, Vitamin E, and Sunflower Seed, is used in the shampoo. All of these components work together to protect you from environmental aggressors that speed up the fading process.

Why we love it:

• Provides protection from sun damage
• Replenishes hydration back into dead hair

Price: RM120.00

Where to buy: LookFantastic

14. Olaplex No.4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo

The No. 4P Toning Shampoo would be an excellent addition to your hair arsenal if you feel that your hair might need some additional repair, tone, or colour refreshment in between salon appointments. Olaplex’s distinctive bond-building technology penetrates hair to heal damage, and the non-drying, sulphate-free formula is suitable for all hair types, from straight to curly. Each application delivers a punch by strengthening, softening, protecting, and keeping undesired brassy tones in control on highlights and lighter hair tones like blondes and greys.

Why we love it:

• Best for blondes and greys
• The best purple shampoo for a lighter hair

Price: RM117.00Where to buy: Olaplex

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