There\u2019s nothing more annoying than spending 3+ hours in the salon chair (and not to mention your hard-earned cash), for your colour to fade in a matter of weeks. The culprit? Well, it could be your shampoo. We spoke to Warren Boodaghian, Head of Technical at\u00a0HOB Salons, who told us that the products you use before your appointment are just as important as afterwards.<\/p>\n
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There\u2019s nothing more annoying than spending 3+ hours in the salon chair (and not to mention your hard-earned cash), for your colour to fade in a matter of weeks. The culprit? Well, it could be your shampoo. We spoke to Warren Boodaghian, Head of Technical at\u00a0HOB Salons, who told us that the products you use […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3366,"featured_media":7123,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Colour fading faster than you'd like? Your shampoo might be the reason why (even before your appointment).","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","saswp_custom_schema_field":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[7],"class_list":{"0":"post-7118","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-beauty","8":"tag-tr273","9":"entry"},"acf":{"post_credits":"Image credits: Shutterstock, @hob_salons, @chantaalgs","beauty_blog_post_button_title":"","beauty_blog_post_button":"","landscape_picture":7122,"blocks":[{"block_title":"Before your appointment","block_content":"
According to Warren, you get what you pay for. “Silicone (which is in a lot of cheaper products) coats the hair strand to give it a ‘false’ shine”, he explains, “this acts as a barrier to hair colour and stops it from properly penetrating the hair shaft” Basically, the colour will simply slide off in a matter of weeks so invest in a professional shampoo and conditioner at least 8 weeks before your appointment.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":7119},{"block_title":"At the appointment","block_content":"
This one can get scientific so we’ll keep it simple. “Hair colour penetrates the hair shaft, to maximise your colour’s lifespan you need to keep the colour inside the shaft”, Warren explains, “using an anti-oxidant conditioner immediately after colouring returns hair to its natural pH level and closes down the oxidation process”. Translation: it prevents any colour from washing out. You’ll have to trust us with this one.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":7120},{"block_title":"After your appointment","block_content":"
No surprises here. Warren says after your colour appointment, it’s sulphates you need to look out for. “Sulphates strip the hair – of colour and moisture – so it’s worth spending more to avoid them”, he says. Heads up; sulphates also help products to lather – use a little extra water with your new shampoo for the same effect. <\/p>\n\n
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