7 Shampoos for Color-Treated Hair ...

If you have color-treated hair like I do, then maybe like me you struggle to find a shampoo that cleans well but doesn’t strip or fade your color or highlights. After lots of searching and so many trials, I’ve finally found a bunch of shampoos that work perfectly for preserving my hair color… and I’m happy to share! Here’s my list of 7 shampoos for color-treated hair.

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Aveda Color Conserve Shampoo

Aveda Color Conserve Shampoo Price: $15.00 at aveda.com
Organic peppermint and lavender give this all-natural shampoo a glorious herbal smell, and other ingredients give it what all shampoos for color-treated hair should be — it protects your hair color from fading and leaves it silky and smooth.

Philosophy Pure Grace Shampoo

Philosophy Pure Grace Shampoo Price: $22.00 at philosophy.com
While it doesn’t say it’s been specifically designed for color-treated hair, I’ve noticed that it doesn’t strip my hair of its color at all! I love the scent and it leaves my hair soft and smooth.

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This Philosophy Pure Grace shampoo with its mild ingredients is a go-to for those who prefer a minimalist formula. Although it is not exclusively marketed for color-treated hair, its gentle cleansing action is a big plus for those who want to maintain their vibrant hues. Users rave about its light, clean scent that's both refreshing and soothing. Plus, the softness and smoothness it imparts can rival any specialized color-care shampoo. It's like getting salon-quality treatment without the harsh chemicals that can lead to color fading. Plus, the chic, simple packaging is a lovely bonus on your bathroom shelf.

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Oscar Blandi Shampoo Alla Crema Shampoo for Chemically Treated Hair

Oscar Blandi Shampoo Alla Crema Shampoo for Chemically Treated Hair Price: $20.00 at sephora.com
What if your shampoo could moisturize your hair, so your conditioner didn’t have to do all the work itself? That’s the idea behind this shampoo, perfect for color-treated hair. It has sea-algae in it to moisturize hair, and to lock in the moisture.

Phyto Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Shampoo

Phyto Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Shampoo Price: $24.00 at sephora.com
This shampoo smells so good, you won’t have to wear perfume when you use it! It contains coconut and jojoba oil, and reminds me of summer. The best part, though, is that it’s gentle enough to use evry day, even on damaged and color-treated hair.

HerCut Normal-Dry Shampoo

HerCut Normal-Dry Shampoo Price: $22.00 at sephora.com
If you’re mostly concerned with keeping your hair color from fading and looking dull, then this is the shampoo for you! It’s designed to keep your hair looking and feeling just as good as it did the very first day.

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Fekkai Technician Shampoo for Dry, Damaged, Color-Treated Hair

Fekkai Technician Shampoo for Dry, Damaged, Color-Treated Hair Price: $23.00 at sephora.com
This shampoo is available only online, so you know it has to be something unique! And it is, too, made to be incredibly gentle and also designed to make sure your color and highlights look fresh and new for as long as possible.

Alterna Caviar anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo

Alterna Caviar anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo Price: $30.00 at sephora.com
Did you know hair, especially color-treated hair, can show signs of aging? But this shampoo, while a little pricey, is designed to fight the signs of aging in your hair, even after just the very first use!

Using any these shampoos will help keep your hair soft and silky, and help prolong the life of your color and highlights… which of these shampoos do you think works best for color-treated hair? Or do you have another shampoo you think works better? Please let me know… it’s almost time for another round of highlights!

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I am always looking for new hair products to try because I put my hair through a lot with the blow dryer and highlights and I want it to stay looking healthy. I used to ALWAYS use Aveda Color Conserve Conditioner because it did work great, until my fab hairstylist told me about Shielo Color Protect Conditioner. Shielo's Color Protect Conditioner which is not only a great conditioner for my hair, but really works at preserving my hair color. I add highlights to my hair a couple times a year just to keep a fresh look and make my hair look alive, but I hate when the color starts to fade. My hairstylist always loved Shielo, so when I tried this product I was pleasantly surprised at how great it worked and is now my go to conditioner. I used this conditioner after getting highlights and it really seemed to seal in my color and keep it looking vibrant longer. The conditioner seems to wake up my color when I use it and make it shine. I love that the lather is rich and creamy, but it doesn't make my hair feel heavy or greasy and rinses out easily. It adds a lot of softness and healthiness to my hair and smells great. This is a great conditioner to soften your hair and make your color shine.

I love the Shielo Color Protect - both shampoo and conditioner - but it's usually way too expensive in the salon. Love that I can get a great price on it AND have free shipping ordering at their website online. Best shampoo I have used to preserve my color job. I highly recommend it if you spent alot of money coloring your hair, and now want to keep that color as long as possible!

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