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Keep your hair color brighter for longer.
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Another great choice is theOlaplex No.
4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, which is extremely cleansing and strengthening.
“The cuticle, the outermost layer of the hair shaft, sits much like shingles on a roof.
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“We essentially want to keep that cuticle closed and laying as smooth as possible.
Color-treated shampoos are usually low in pH, which helps to seal the cuticle.
We conducted dozens of shampootestsonblondes,redheads,brunettes, and every shade in between.
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We evaluated each option on its active ingredients, texture, value, and targeted results.
After using them for weeks, we combined our favorites with stylist-recommended products to create this list.
The product nourished our already-dry hair after using just a tiny amount of the shampoo.
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Even with product applied after I washed my hair, it stayed really clean and strong throughout washes.
Best Bond Builder
Olaplex No.
The shampoo thoroughly cleansed our hair without stripping it, keeping it feeling fresher, longer.
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Now, we always look forward to using it.
Overall, this shampoo is a great choice.
Even post anash blonde bleaching, this shampoo helped our tester’s hair feel uber-nourished and soft.
But looking at my before and after photos, my color still looks pretty vibrant.
Just know that the shampoo is thick (with gold flakes in it!)
and somewhat difficult to spreadso if you have thinner hair, use it sparingly to avoid greasiness.
Thisdry shampoowill help you get by.
We love how it imparts shine without weighing hair down or leaving it white and crunchy.
The nozzle is a little intense, though, so beware not to overdo it.
Thats why finding a product thatll keep your skin soothed while protecting your color-treated hair is important.
Meet: SEEN Skin-Caring Fragrance-Free shampoo, which was designed by a Harvard-trained dermatologist.
The Davines Love shampoo bar got sudsy quickly and cleaned our hair well.
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The lightweight formula spreads nicely, gets sudsy, and rinses out completelyavoiding a heavy coating on your hair.
Its alsomade without sulfates, which is great for protecting color-treated hair.
The first time around my hair felt immediately softer, even while it was still wet.
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After making selections, we evaluated each formula on key ingredients, texture, value, and targeted results.
Finally, armed with our insights and expert recommendations, we landed on our top picks for this list.
Wash your hairas infrequently as possible to preserve color.
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Two to three times per week should suffice, letting your hair’s natural oils condition color-treated tresses.
According to Clark, the answer is a resounding affirmative.
or because they feel like they don’t maintain the color long enough.
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Its normal for color to fade!
After that time, its probably time to come in for a professional color service such as ahair gloss.
Its safe to say she understands the importance of color-protecting shampoos to help nourish and hydrate hair.
Byrdie contributorClare Holden’sbiggest regret is probably bleaching her hair in her early 20s.
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