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Top Haircare Tips To Keep Your Red Hair Vibrant
Fiery red locks are all the rage at the moment, but they do require a lot of upkeep. So if you’re thinking of changing up your blonde hair or want to freshen up your auburn hair, you’re in the right place.
We've listed some of the top products for maintaining vibrant red hair, from colour protecting shampoo to the best red hair dyes. Plus, discover some extra tips for keeping your tresses in brilliant condition.
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- Colour protecting shampoo
- Conditioner
- Colour protecting mask
- Heat protectant
- Using less heat
- Best red hair dyes
Top tips and products for dyed red hair
So you’ve dyed your hair red and you’re feeling fresh, but how do you ensure it stays looking that way? There are a few key products that you may need to invest in and little switches to your hair care routine that you can try. Check them out below:
First up, you’ll want to pick up some colour protecting shampoo. This is a big one because regular shampoo may cause your hair colour to fade sooner than you’d like. Fortunately, colour protecting shampoo is designed to keep your hair feeling soft and shiny, while also keeping your new dyed locks intact.
For a natural, nourishing and vegan friendly option, we'd recommend the Ultra Protect Shampoo For Coloured & Chemically Treated Hair by Australian Native Botanicals. Offering freshly cleansed hair without stripping the natural oils, this shampoo has been formulated with quandong and rosella extract to promote moisture and protect your coloured strands from further side effects.
Key features:
- Natural origin ingredients
- Suitable for vegans
- Made with quandong and rosella
Customer reviews:
Anonymous – 5/5 stars – Amazing
“Bought shampoo & conditioner last week and Wow my dry coloured hair looks and feels great. Didn't even have to use the GHD now that's a first. My advice get it as soon as it's back in stock. Love love it”
Another product that’s worth adding to your beauty cabinet is a moisturising conditioner or mask. Dyeing your hair can leave it feeling dry, which is why conditioning masks are a must-have. They can help to hydrate your hair and leave it feeling soft and healthy again.
For a real dose of hydration, try the Coconut & Shea Hair Mask from Faith In Nature. Made with natural ingredients like organic coconut oil and shea butter, this product is super moisturising for your hair and scalp – so let your chestnut tones shine!
Key features:
- Natural ingredients
- Vegan society approved
Customer reviews:
Arianna – 5/5 stars - Helps my hair a lot
“Super nice smell. I leave for around 15 minutes on my hair before the shampoo. My hair are always rehydrated after using this product.”
the_gerrings – 5/5 stars - Nourishing
“Im a lover of a hair mask, as someone with fine brittle hair, that has been damaged with dying and heat, but that has a tendency to be greasy I find masks hit and miss. To get the nourishment without it being heavy and greasy. This mask has been amazing, even when left on for the full 10 minutes it rinses off well and my hair feels light but nourished. I highly recommend to help with damage.”
You won’t go wrong with using a colour protecting mask as well. These products have been specifically formulated to protect your hair colour, while also making it soft and shiny – what's not to love?!
We'd recommend the Naturtint Hair Food Quinoa Colour & Shine Mask for enhanced and prolonged colour. Using quinoa extract, shea butter and baobab proteins, this mask works to intensify your dyed hair colour, whether it’s a copper toned brunette or a vibrant red.
Key features:
- Naturally derived ingredients
- Suitable for vegans
Customer reviews:
PPin – 5/5 stars – Amazing
“This is simply the best hair mask I've ever used in ages and it has made a huge difference since the first application. My hair was in a terrible condition: colour-stressed, dry and frizzy not to mention the lockdown and the forced distance from any professional salon. This mask makes my hair super soft, nourished and shiny every time. Easy to rinse and nice delicate smell. I love it.”
Mo57 – 5/5 stars - Excellent product for dry hair
“Excellent product I use it with the shampoo. Just leave it on when I’m in the bath. Makes my hair less frizzy and dry.”
If you’ve ever been to the hairdressers, you’ll have probably noticed that they never pass up on heat protection – and for good reason. The more your hair becomes damaged by heat styling, the more your colour will fade away.1 You certainly don’t want to have to fork out more money to get it looking fabulous again.
When it comes to using a heat protector for your hair, look no further than the Native State Heat Defence Spray. Ideal if you’re looking for something that’s vegan and against animal testing this heat protectant contains MIRUSTYLE X-HV™ which is an active that protects hair up to 220°C. It also has argan and baobab oils to provide your locks with an added boost of moisture.
Key features:
- Suitable for vegans
- Protects hair up to 220°C
- Suitable for dry and damaged hair
We don’t have a product suggestion to go with this one, but we thought it still needed a mention. One of the best things you can do to keep your red hues vibrant is to use less heat. Whether you let it dry naturally more often or reduce the number of times you use your straighteners a week, this is something we’d heartily recommend.
This is because heat can lift the outer cuticle layer of your hair which holds the colour, leaving it exposed and more vulnerable to fading.2 If you’re not sure how to put down your heat styling tools, check out our article on how to get wavy hair without heat for some inspo.
Best red hair dyes
There are so many beautiful shades of red hair to choose from that it can be hard to pick just one. We've whittled down some of our customers’ favourites
- Best red hair dye for dark hair
Fancy giving your dark hair a funky new twist? This Naturtint dye in the shade Light Mahogany Chestnut is the perfect pick. Offering a silky, cherry red finish, this dye will leave your hair looking and feeling brand new.
Key features:
- 100% grey coverage
- Non-drip formula
- Naturally derived ingredients
- Vegan and against animal testing
Customer reviews:
Sares – 5/5 stars – Excellent coverage
“Bought it online and couldn’t be happier with result . The shine from my hair is amazing”
Meggie47 – 5/5 stars – Colourful!
“Have used this colour for the last 6 months and have been really pleased with the finished colour and condition of my hair. Worth paying a bit extra for this product”
And, to round up our top picks, we have the Light Copper Chestnut shade from Naturtint. This permanent dye will alter your locks for longer than a semi-permanent formula, leaving you with a warm copper shade for the upcoming few months.
Key features:
- 100% grey coverage
- Non-drip formula
- Naturally derived ingredients
- Vegan and against animal testing
Customer reviews:
Regular customer1 – 5/5 stars - Quality product
“Great colour, hair looks very healthy. I am using this product for last 3 years and improves my hair quality a lot. They look shiny, healthy and strong-i have very thin hair and they look great now!”
dondq – 5/5 stars - Just love it
“Excellent coverage of grey hair and lovely warm tone.”
The final say
Whether you’re rocking a copper hair colour or something a little darker, red hair is worth the effort you have to put in to keep it looking vibrant. But if you’re new to the whole process, read our article on everything you need to know about dyeing your hair.
- https://www.dyson.com/knowledge/hair-care/how-does-heat-damage-hair
- https://paulmitchell.edu/richland/blog/posts/why-does-my-hair-color-fade-so-fast
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