To keep brunette hair rich, glossy and vibrant between salon visits, combining colour-enhancing care with nourishing maintenance products is key. Here are the best options to refresh tone, boost shine and protect your colour.
Davines ALCHEMIC Chocolate Shampoo
Best for: Gently refreshing dark brown and black tones while cleansing
A colour-enhancing shampoo that deposits direct pigments to revive brunette depth and shine. Ideal for maintaining colour between salon visits without damaging the hair.
How to use:
Use 1–2 times per week, alternating with a gentle nourishing shampoo.
Davines ALCHEMIC Chocolate Conditioner
Best for: Intensifying tone and boosting shine
This illuminating conditioner enhances dark brown shades while nourishing and softening the hair. Perfect for restoring richness and luminosity.
How to use:
Apply after ALCHEMIC Shampoo, leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
Wella Professionals Color Fresh Mask – Chocolate Touch
Best for: Instant colour refresh and shine boost
A temporary colour-depositing mask that enhances warm brunette tones while deeply conditioning the hair. Ideal when colour looks dull or faded and needs an instant pick-me-up.
How to use:
Apply to clean, towel-dried hair. Leave on for up to 10 minutes, then rinse. Use weekly or as needed.
Davines OI Shampoo
Best for: Maintaining shine and softness between colour washes
A luxurious daily shampoo that keeps brunette hair soft, glossy and manageable without stripping colour.
How to use:
Alternate with colour-enhancing shampoos to keep hair healthy and balanced.
Davines OI Oil
Best for: Enhancing shine and smoothing frizz
A lightweight finishing oil that adds instant gloss and smoothness, helping brunette tones look richer and more polished.
How to use:
Apply a small amount to mid-lengths and ends on damp or dry hair.
🧠 How to Build a Simple Brunette Maintenance Routine
Weekly routine example:
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Cleanse with ALCHEMIC Chocolate Shampoo (1–2x weekly)
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Condition with ALCHEMIC Chocolate Conditioner
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Alternate with OI Shampoo for balance
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Refresh colour weekly with Wella Color Fresh Mask Chocolate Touch
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Finish with OI Oil for shine and smoothness
This routine keeps brunette hair rich, glossy and healthy-looking without overloading the hair.
✨ Stylist Tip
Colour-enhancing products work best when used consistently but not daily. Alternating between nourishing and pigment-depositing care helps maintain colour while keeping hair soft and strong.
