The Best Shampoo for Colour-Treated Hair
Post last updated: 10/03/2023
Colour treated hair tends to need a little more TLC. To keep your colour vibrant and ensure your hair is healthy and suitably nourished, your choice of product is very important when caring for coloured hair.
In addition to using hydrating conditioners and colour-reviving treatments, selecting the best
Shampoos that contain sulphates can strip the colour from your hair or leave your locks dry and unmanageable. Shampoos specially formulated to take care of colour-treated hair, work to revive your colour while adding a gorgeous luminosity to your hair when cleansing. Colour safe shampoos can also be used on normal hair that hasn't been dyed.
Which Sulphates Should Not Be In Colour-safe Shampoos?
Be sure to check your shampoo is Sulphate Free, particularly from Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES). Other ingredients such as parabens, phthalates and triethanolamine (TEA) should also be avoided. Although they help lather the shampoo, they can strip the hair of natural oils and degrade colour. While using Sulphate-free shampoos can help preserve colour vibrancy, they do tend to leave more build-up over time. Adding a
10 of the Best Sulphate-Free Shampoos for all Hair Types
Gently cleanse your hair without stripping much-need moisture with our edit of the 10 best sulphate-free shampoos for all hair types.
Best Shampoo for Coloured Hair - Our Top 10 Picks
To help you find the perfect product for your hair, we have rounded up 10 of our favourite shampoos for colour treated hair to keep your shade bright and your hair in beautiful condition.
- Bumble and bumble Color Minded Shampoo
- Kérastase Reflection Bain Chromatique Shampoo
- Aveda Colour Conserve Shampoo
- L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Silver Shampoo
- Paul Mitchell Color Protect Shampoo Duo
- Redken Colour Extend Magnetics Shampoo
- System Professional Colour Save Shampoo
- Pureology Hydrate Colour Care Shampoo
- Color WOW Color Security Shampoo
- TIGI Bed Head Colour Goddess Shampoo
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1. Bumble and bumble Color Minded Shampoo 250ml
5
£26.50
- Best for: Everyday Use
- Why we love it: Hydrates while preserving colour
- Why LF customers love it: Won't leave hair feeling greasy, perfect if you have blue, green, pink hair.
2. Kérastase Reflection Bain Chromatique Shampoo 250ml
43
RRP: £20.35Current price: £14.25
- Best for: Damaged Hair
- Why we love it: Leaves hair feeling soft, supple and shiny
- Why LF customers love it: Gave hair a lovely shine. Read all reviews here
3. Aveda Colour Conserve Shampoo 250ml
107
£21.50
- Best for: Natural & Vegan
- Why we love it: Cleanses without stripping colour
- Why LF customers love it: Helps with dry scalp and combination hair (greasy roots, dry ends) Read all reviews here
4. L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Silver Shampoo 300ml
712
RRP: £16.50Current price: £14.85
- Best for: Blondes & Blonde Highlights
- Why we love it: Ideal for pre-lightened, tinted or highlighted tresses.
- Why LF customers love it: Really strong so don't need to leave it in too long, a little goes a long way. Read all reviews here
5. Paul Mitchell Colour Protect Shampoo and Conditioner Duo
10
£33.45
- Best for: Sun protection
- Why we love it: Mild enough for everyday use
- Why LF customers love it: Reduces fly-aways but can also make hair feel greasy.
6. Redken Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo 300ml
135
RRP: £21.75Current price: £19.58
- Best for: That Professional Salon Feeling
- Why we love it: Hair will be left feeling silky soft.
- Why LF customers love it: Makes fine hair feel fuller, gives a lovely shine. Read all reviews here
7. System Professional Colour Save Shampoo 250ml
13
£20.75
- Best for: Brightening Dull hair
- Why we love it: Protects against dullness without drying out hair
- Why LF customers love it: Get salon results at home, really foaming even for a sulphate free shampoo. Read all reviews here
8. Pureology Hydrate Shampoo 1000ml
56
RRP: £50.50Current price: £45.45
- Best for: Dry Hair, Frizzy Hair
- Why we love it: Protects from environmental aggressors
- Why LF customers love it: Smells great and lasts ages, tames thick frizzy hair. Read all reviews here
9. Color Wow Color Security Shampoo 250ml
766
RRP: £21.50Current price: £16.95
- Best for: Cleansing
- Why we love it: Cleanses without drying the hair
- Why LF customers love it: Smells great, doesn't weigh hair down, great for hair extensions but wouldn't recommend for bleached hair. Read all reviews here
10. TIGI Bed Head Colour Goddess Shampoo (400ml)
5
£17.95
- Best for: Keeping hair clean between washes
- Why we love it: Strengthens against breakage
- Why LF customers love it: The amazing smell, bottles last ages.
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