Even as a natural blonde, bi-monthly coloring is a must for my ashy roots. After my regular visits to the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in Chelsea, is top of mind. When you spend the money and time on color treatments, maintaining that long-lasting vibrancy is a priority. With over thirteen years of color care product testing under my belt, I can recommend these products with confidence!
SHAMPOO
Pureology Nano Works Shampoo
Benefits:
- Rich lather, easy rinsing
- Extra gentle
- Does not strip color
- Vitamin B complex helps create an even surface for optimal shine
- Shea Butter provides moisture and movement
Price: $54
Oribe Shampoo for Beautiful Color
Benefits:
- Prevents hair from sun damage while extending the life of your color treatment
- Paraben and sodium chloride free
- Almost as hydrating as conditioner
- Maintains hair’s natural oils
Price: $44
Kerastase Réflection Bain Chroma Captive Shampoo
Benefits:
- Rich and abundant lather
- Sulfate free
- Preserves color depth and shine for up to 40 days
- Features Linseed Oil proven to reduce color fading
- UV protection
- Adds shine
Price: $31
CONDITIONER
Shu Uemura Color Lustre Brilliant Conditioner
Benefits:
- Lightweight
- Adds a glazed and polished shine
- Contains Musk Rose Oil, rich in fatty acids and Vitamin A to deeply nourish hair fiber
- Blended with antioxidant-rich Goji Berry Extract to protect hair from oxidation and color fade
- Rose scented
Price: $53
Rahua Conditioner
Benefits:
- 100% natural and organic
- Thick, super-rich formula creates manageable, soft hair without any build-up
- Fortifies weak, damaged strands while nourishing and regenerating the scalp and hair follicles
- Double-duty product works as both a conditioner and a medium hold styling cream
Price: $34
Aveda Color Conserve Conditioner
Benefits:
- Protects color-treated hair from damaging effects of sun, water and environmental stresses
- Detangles and adds shine
- Herbal, spa-like scent
Price: $17
TREATMENT
Drybar Mudslide Mask
Benefits:
- Deeply moisturizes and nourishes hair, making it softer, shinier and more manageable
- Restores and invigorates over-processed and chemically-treated hair
- Paraben, Sulfate, and Phthalates free
- Cruelty-free product not tested on animals
- Reduces Frizz
Price: $38
John Masters Organics Herbal Cider Hair Clarifier & Color Sealer
Benefits:
- Remove buildup and environmental residue
- Softens hair without stripping and restores pH balance
- Tip: Use it right after a color treatment to seal in pigment
Price: $17
John Frieda Colour Refreshing Gloss
Benefits:
- Refreshes hair’s vibrancy in-between colorings regardless of which brand you use to color your hair
- Six available shades
- Tip: If you color at the salon, just ask your colorist if you are a warm or cool version of whatever color you are
- This is for single hue-haired girls ONLY. If you’ve got highlights, it won’t work
Price: $10
– guest post Ashley Tschudin