Colour Maintenance Tips: Keep Your Colour Fresh Between Salon Visits

18th June 2025 | Hair

You’ve invested in your dream hair colour, now let’s make it last with our Colour Maintenance Tips.

At Ella Hair, we believe that colour care shouldn’t be complicated. A few consistent, little-and-often habits can keep your shade vibrant, your hair healthy, and your next salon visit more about refresh than rescue.

From sun exposure to styling tools, daily life throws a lot at your hair, but with the right approach (and the right Davines products), you can protect your colour and keep it looking salon-fresh for longer.

Colour Maintenance Tips You Can Do at Home

Here are our top tips for looking after your colour in between appointments:

Use a Colour-Safe Shampoo & Conditioner

Switch to a sulphate-free, colour-protecting duo like the Davines MINU Shampoo and Conditioner.
These gently cleanse while preserving pigment and adding shine.

Hydrate Regularly

Coloured hair is more prone to dryness — weekly deep conditioning makes a big difference.
Try the Davines NOUNOU Hair Mask for moisture without weight.

Minimise Heat Styling

Heat fades colour, especially blondes and reds.
When you do your style, always use a heat protector like Davines MELU Hair Shield.

Protect From UV Damage

UV rays can dull your colour.
When you’re out in the sun, use Davines SU Milk — it protects from UV while conditioning.

Rinse with Cooler Water

Hot water opens the hair cuticle and washes colour out faster.
Rinsing with cool to lukewarm water helps seal the cuticle and lock in colour.

Limit Chlorine & Saltwater

Chlorine and salt can strip or alter colour, especially lighter tones.
Wear a hat or use a protective spray when swimming, and rinse your hair straight after.

Sleep Smart

Sleeping on a silk or satin pillowcase reduces friction, frizz, and breakage, especially helpful for blonde and balayage hair.

Don’t Wait Until Your Colour Fades

Caring for your hair doesn’t have to mean overhauling your routine. These little-and-often steps, paired with salon-quality Davines products, keep your colour vibrant and your hair in top condition.

Want more hair care tips on keeping your hair and scalp hydrated? Check out Revive Your Scalp & Hydrate Your Hair: The Power of Davines NaturalTech.

If you’re not sure what’s best for your colour or hair type, pop into Ella Hair for a quick consultation. We’ll help you build a routine that works for your lifestyle.