A Salon-Approved Colour Care Guide
Coloured and blonde hair looks its best when it’s cared for properly — but without the right routine, colour can fade quickly, blonde tones can turn brassy, and hair can start to feel dry or damaged.
Professionals know that maintaining colour isn’t about using more products — it’s about using the right professional products in the right order.
In this guide, we’ll explain how professionals care for coloured and blonde hair, how to prevent fading and brassiness, and which salon-approved products actually protect colour, tone and hair condition.
Why Coloured & Blonde Hair Needs Special Care
Hair that has been coloured or lightened is naturally more vulnerable. Colouring and bleaching raise the hair cuticle, making it easier for:
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Colour pigments to escape
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Moisture to be lost
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Blonde tones to become warm or brassy
Professional colour care focuses on:
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Gentle cleansing
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Tone correction where needed
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Strength and moisture balance
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Protection from heat and environmental damage
Step 1: Cleanse Gently to Prevent Colour Fade
Using the wrong shampoo is one of the fastest ways to fade colour. Professionals always choose colour-safe cleansersthat respect the hair’s structure and pigment.
Professional colour-safe shampoos:
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Davines MINU Shampoo – protects colour vibrancy
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System Professional Color Save Shampoo (C1) – preserves pigment and shine
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Step 2: Blonde Hair Care – Tone, Strengthen & Protect
Blonde hair needs a more targeted approach. Lightening removes natural pigment, making hair more prone to:
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Brassiness
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Dryness
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Weakness and breakage
Professionals combine toning, repair and nourishment — not just purple shampoo.
Davines Heart of Glass (Professional Blonde Care)
Davines Heart of Glass is a salon-favourite blonde range designed to:
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Neutralise unwanted yellow tones
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Strengthen and protect blonde hair
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Enhance shine without over-drying
Key products professionals recommend:
This range helps maintain cool, luminous blonde while keeping hair strong and healthy.
Additional Professional Blonde Solutions
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System Professional Silver Shampoo – targeted toning
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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo – strengthens blonde hair
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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector – weekly bond repair
Professionals often alternate these to prevent dryness and over-toning.
Step 3: Condition to Seal the Cuticle & Enhance Shine
Conditioning is essential for coloured and blonde hair. Professionals use conditioners that:
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Smooth the cuticle
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Lock in colour and tone
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Improve softness and shine
Salon-trusted conditioners:
Regular use helps maintain vibrancy while improving hair condition.
Step 4: Repair & Moisture Balance for Colour-Treated Hair
Coloured hair often needs both repair and hydration, especially if it’s also been lightened.
Professionals alternate:
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Repair treatments for strength
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Moisture treatments for softness
Recommended treatments:
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Davines Heart of Glass Intense Treatment – blonde strengthening
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System Professional Hydrate Mask (H3) – moisture balance
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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector – bond repair
This keeps colour-treated hair healthy without build-up.
Step 5: Heat & UV Protection (Non-Negotiable)
Heat and UV exposure are two of the biggest causes of:
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Colour fade
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Dullness
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Dryness
Professionals never style coloured or blonde hair without protection.
Salon-approved protection:
This creates an invisible shield that protects colour and hair health without weighing hair down.
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The Best Professional Routine for Coloured & Blonde Hair
Colour lasts longer and blonde stays brighter when products are used as a routine, not individually.
Professional colour & blonde care routine:
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Colour-safe or blonde-specific shampoo
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Colour-protect or strengthening conditioner
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Weekly repair or toning treatment
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Daily heat protection
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How Often Should You Wash Coloured or Blonde Hair?
Professionals recommend:
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Washing 2–3 times per week
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Alternating purple or blonde-specific products
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Always conditioning after cleansing
This helps preserve tone, colour and hair integrity.
Common Colour & Blonde Care Mistakes Professionals See
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Overusing purple shampoo
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Skipping conditioner or treatments
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Styling without heat protection
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Using harsh shampoos
Correcting these habits makes a noticeable difference to both tone and hair health.
Final Professional Advice
Maintaining coloured and blonde hair isn’t about chasing trends — it’s about consistent professional care.
When colour-safe cleansing, targeted blonde care (like Davines Heart of Glass), repair and daily protection are combined, colour lasts longer, blonde stays luminous, and hair feels healthier between salon visits.
👉 Not sure what your hair needs?
Read our Hair Type & Routine Guide
