At Directors Cut in Crystal Peaks, Sheffield, our clients love the way highlighted hair adds brightness and dimension to their look. Whether you’ve opted for subtle highlights or a bold transformation, it’s important to take good care of your highlighted hair between appointments to keep it looking vibrant and healthy. Below are some simple tips to help you maintain your highlights and keep your hair in top condition until your next visit to our Sheffield salon.
The first step in maintaining your highlighted hair is using a shampoo and conditioner specifically designed for coloured hair. Colour-safe products help to preserve the vibrancy of your highlights and prevent them from fading. At Directors Cut, we recommend using high-quality products like Wella’s colour care range, which are formulated to protect your colour while keeping your hair soft and shiny.
Avoid shampoos that contain sulphates, as they can strip the colour from your hair, leaving it dull and dry. Using a nourishing conditioner will also help to keep your hair hydrated and prevent it from becoming brittle after highlighting.
Washing your hair too often can cause your highlights to fade more quickly. We recommend limiting washes to two or three times a week. This will help your hair retain its natural oils, which are essential for keeping both your hair and your colour looking healthy.
If you find your hair gets greasy between washes, you can use a dry shampoo to refresh your hair without rinsing out your colour.
Heat styling tools like straighteners, curling irons, and even hairdryers can weaken your hair and cause your highlights to fade faster. To protect your hair, always apply a heat protectant spray before using any heat tools. This helps to shield your hair from damage and keeps your colour looking fresh for longer.
At our Sheffield salon, we recommend GHD heat protectant products, which not only protect your hair from heat damage but also enhance your styling results, keeping your hair smooth and glossy.
Highlighted hair can sometimes feel dry or brittle, so it’s important to give it some extra care. Using a deep conditioning treatment once a week will help to nourish your hair, restore moisture, and keep your highlights looking vibrant. This is especially important during the colder months or if you use heat styling tools regularly.
At Directors Cut in Crystal Peaks, Sheffield, we offer intensive moisturising treatments in the salon, but you can also use a nourishing hair mask at home to keep your hair soft and hydrated between appointments.
If you have blonde or lighter highlights, you may notice that your hair can sometimes develop brassy or yellow tones over time. To combat this, use a purple shampoo once a week. The purple pigment neutralises the brassy tones, keeping your blonde highlights bright and cool.
Be careful not to overuse purple shampoo, as it can sometimes leave a violet tint. Once a week is usually enough to maintain the perfect tone.
Sun exposure and chlorine from swimming pools can be harsh on highlighted hair, leading to fading and dryness. If you’re going to be spending time outdoors, especially in the sun, wear a hat or use a UV-protective hair spray to shield your hair from the damaging effects of the sun.
If you’re swimming in a pool, wet your hair with clean water before you get in, as this will help prevent your hair from absorbing chlorine. Rinsing your hair immediately after swimming will also help to minimise damage.
By following these simple tips, you can keep your highlighted hair looking vibrant and healthy between appointments at Directors Cut in Crystal Peaks, Sheffield. Regular at-home care will help your highlights maintain their brightness and shine, ensuring you get the most out of your colour. If you need any advice on products or treatments, our expert team at Directors Cut is always here to help!
