An expert guide to caring for your color-treated hair.

Your questions & our answers about color-treated hair.

• What is color-treated hair?

  Color-treated hair has undergone permanent color treatment and is chemically altered. The hair cuticle has been opened up to allow dye to penetrate the hair and deposit permanent color.

• How does color treatment work?

  In a color treatment, the coloring agent penetrates the hair fiber, depositing color molecules, and replacing the natural color of the melanin pigment, resulting in your final color.

• Why does hair color fade?

  Hair color fades from washing. The color molecules get washed away over time, resulting in faded, less vibrant color

• What are some hair color tips?

  Some of the top hair color tips: Prepare your hair in advance to keep it nourished and hydrated. Choose dyes that are free of harsh chemicals like ammonia. Wash your hair less frequently and with color-safe shampoos. Try to avoid excessive heat styling. Use color-safe products that both avoid damaging your color and help nourish your hair.

• How to take care of dyed hair?

  Try adjusting your hair washing routine: Wash less frequently and only with color-safe shampoos. If you use heat styling, use a heat protectant and use a lower temperature setting. Nourish your hair with color-safe products that boost your hair color.

• What kind of shampoo should I use for dyed hair?

  Always use a color-safe, sulfate-free shampoo for dyed hair.