5 Client-Approved Ways to Protect Hair Colour Between Appointments

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Every stylist has heard it: “I love my colour… but it fades so quickly at home.” Clients walk out glowing after a fresh service, but without the right care, that vibrancy slips away fast.

As professionals, we know the right tools and products can stretch results, build loyalty, and get clients excited for their next appointment. Keeping colour vibrant between visits isn’t just about the formula – it’s all about the follow-through.

Here are five easy, client-friendly ways to help colour last – plus the salon-grade products that make it possible.

1) Use Sulphate-Free, Colour-Safe Shampoo

Hot water and harsh cleansers swell the cuticle and coax out dye molecules. Guiding clients toward sulphate-free cleansers and lukewarm rinses preserves tone and shine.

Shop: Sulphate-Free Shampoos at Pearlon

Pro pick:

For scalp + thinning concerns: Nioxin system care is built around a cleanse-condition-treat routine that supports a healthier scalp environment for denser-looking hair – ideal for clients who want scalp care and colour care in one routine.

2) Introduce Dry Shampoo

The biggest everyday fade-accelerator is water exposure. Each wash swells the hair fibre, lifts the cuticle, and can let dye molecules escape; add surfactants and friction, and colour can bleed faster. Translation for clients: fewer wet-wash cycles means less fade.

How to do it:

Dry-shampoo the scalp only. Let it absorb, then brush through to distribute.

Spot-rinse after the gym (temples/nape) instead of full shampoos.

Sleep on silk to cut friction and keep your tone glossy.

Shop: Dry Shampoos at Pearlon

• Tool to pair: Wet Brush Pro detanglers use ultra-flex bristles that glide with less pull — perfect for distributing dry shampoo without roughing up colour-treated lengths (the brand’s IntelliFlex® benefit is what makes that easy).

Pro tip: If they’re looking for an alternative, send them home with a Kanopy Boar/Nylon Blend Brush to lift at the root and avoid overloading mids/ends.

3) Don’t Forget About Heat Protection

Heat opens the cuticle; unprotected passes can dull tone and accelerate fade. Have clients mist a quality heat protectant that adds shine without weight and keep tools at the lowest effective temperature for their texture.

Pro pick:

BaBylissPRO – reliable, pro-grade temperature control across dryers, irons, and stylers so clients can style smarter, not hotter.

4) Seal the deal with weekly nourishment

Hydrated, sealed cuticles reflect light – hello, glossy colour! A weekly mask keeps tone looking expensive and helps with slip, so mechanical wear doesn’t lift pigment.

Why argan-rich formulas? Argan oil is loaded with vitamin E and fatty acids for softness, frizz control, and photo-friendly shine – a client-pleaser for colour care.

Shop: Argan Oil Masks & Care at Pearlon

Pro tip: 

Position this as a “Sunday 10-minute ritual” – it sticks!

5) Pre-Book Gloss/Toner Appointments

Clients don’t always need a full service. A quick gloss/toner express between appointments keeps shades bright, neutralizes brass, and protects the “fresh” look.

Shop service colour: Calura Gloss (Demi-Permanent) – a liquid demi system designed for luminous shine and tone refreshes; Oligo specifies it’s an alcohol-free, water-based environment that delivers a glossy finish without lift – perfect for gentle in-between revives.

Pro Pick:

Oligo Professionnel at Pearlon for complementary developers and shade families.

Bonus: Summer Hair Care & Gym Rules Clients Forget

Sunlight is as tough on hair as it is on skin. UV rays break down artificial pigments, causing fading, brassiness, and dryness over time. Add chlorine into the mix and colour loss accelerates – chlorine bonds to the hair, roughens the cuticle, and can leave blondes with that dreaded green cast.

Frequent gym sessions can trick clients into overwashing. Sweat itself isn’t damaging, but it mixes with scalp oils, leaving hair feeling limp. Too many shampoos equate to accelerated colour fade.

Final Word on Colour Care

Clients love when their colour lasts – and they’ll love you for showing them how. By combining the right care tips with pro-grade retail and service add-ons, you’re not just extending results, you’re building trust!

Stock up on Oligo, BaBylissPRO, Wet Brush, and more at Pearlon today – and keep every colour story glowing long after the appointment.