Both shampoos are professional — but they serve very different purposes. Knowing which one to use makes all the difference to your results.
System Professional Color Save Shampoo
Best for protecting colour and maintaining vibrancy
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Primary purpose: Preserve colour and prevent fading
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Focus: Colour longevity and shine
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UV protection: ✔ Yes
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Cleansing style: Gentle, colour-safe
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Best for: Coloured, bleached or highlighted hair that feels healthy
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Use frequency: Daily or regular use
Professional note:
Choose Color Save when your colour looks good but you want it to last longer and stay glossy between salon visits.
System Professional Repair Shampoo
Best for strengthening damaged or weakened hair
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Primary purpose: Repair and strengthen hair structure
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Focus: Reducing breakage and improving resilience
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UV protection: ✖ No
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Cleansing style: Strength-focused, supportive
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Best for: Coloured or bleached hair that feels weak, dry or fragile
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Use frequency: Regular use, often alternated
Professional note:
Choose Repair when your hair feels damaged or isn’t improving — even if it’s coloured.
💡 Professional Verdict
These shampoos are not interchangeable — and many clients benefit from using both.
✔ Use Color Save to protect and extend colour
✔ Use Repair Shampoo when hair needs strength and recovery
👉 Many professionals alternate between them to maintain both colour and hair health.
Still Not Sure?
If your hair:
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Looks vibrant but fades quickly → Start with Color Save
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Feels weak or breaks easily → Prioritise Repair Shampoo
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Is coloured and damaged → Alternate both in a routine
👉 Explore the Colour Care Salon Routine for a balanced, professional approach.
