The best shampoo for coloured hair to enhance dyed locks

If you're tired of your shampoo completely stripping away your colour, it's time to look into the best shampoo for coloured hair. Don't worry, we get it - there's nothing worse than watching the money you spent on your freshly dyed 'do wash down the drain. While the best shampoo and conditioner work to keep your hair looking healthy, the best shampoo for coloured hair works to keep dyed hair looking vibrant at the same time.

Some regular shampoos on the high street contain ingredients like parabens, silicones and more - so, basically all the nasty stuff - that strips your hair. As a result, these ingredients can lead to dry hair, breakage and fading colour in dyed tresses. If you want to avoid that from happening, then you'll be glad to know we've selected the best shampoo for coloured hair.

heat's best shampoo for coloured hair at a glance:

Best highly rated shampoo for coloured hair: Pureology Hydrate Moisturising Shampoo for Colour Treated Hair, £18.79 on Amazon

Best value shampoo for coloured hair: Bed Head by TIGI Colour Goddess Shampoo, £9.39 on Amazon

Best shampoo for blonde coloured hair: Bold Uniq Purple Shampoo for Blonde Hair, £19.95 on Amazon

Hair colour shampoo works to protect, maintain and, at times, even enhance the shade of your dyed hair. Between colour protecting, colour toning and colour depositing - what option is right for you? If you're after platinum locks, then the best silver shampoo might be the best choice. But, we've also included a tonne of others. You know, just in case.

As well as tips and tricks on how to maintain lasting colour, like washing your hair less (don't worry though, the best dry shampoo will see you through) we've also assembled a guide on the best shampoo for coloured hair. Here are some of the best out there to protect, maintain and enhance your colour. Don't just take our word for it. Why not give them a go?

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FAQs

What types of shampoo are best for coloured hair?

Colour protecting: Using mild ingredients, unlike clarifying agents found in the best shampoo for oily hair, colour protecting shampoo gently cleanses the hair without stripping it of its pigment. They work to preserve the colour by ditching harmful ingredients that cause the colour to fade.

Colour toning: These work to deposit colour throughout the hair to change or maintain the tone of your hair. Noticing your blonde hair is looking a little brassy? A purple colour toning shampoo will sort that right out. There are loads of different toning shampoos out there, so buy according to what you're after.

Colour depositing: In a similar sense, these shampoos work to deposit temporary pigment throughout the hair, but these are often used to maintain and enhance the shade of your current hair. They often come in the form of a shampoo or a hair mask.

How to care for coloured hair?

This goes out to all types of hair, whether it's been dyed or not. However, as we know, coloured hair does require a lot more maintenance. Not only should you invest in the right colour shampoo, but you should follow our guide on how often you should wash your hair. Honestly, your hair will thank you for it.

First and foremost, cut back on the heat. Whether that's the temperature of the water you're washing your hair with, to ditching the straighteners and curlers. Instead of using a hair dryer, allow your hair to air dry instead if you can. Always use a heat protectant spray.

Get rid of any of your shampoos that contain drying ingredients. Parabens, silicones, sulphates, you name it. The best dandruff shampoos and clarifying shampoos are harsh on coloured hair, so you should avoid these if you want to keep your colour from fading.

Instead, make sure that your hair has plenty of moisture. Using conditioner, conditioning hair masks and colour depository masks between your next date with your box dye (or your next salon appointment) will only help to keep your hair looking fresh.

Samantha 'Sam' Price is a Beauty, Fashion & Wellness Products Writer at heat magazine. In 2021, Sam began her journey as a Storytelling Executive at Closer and heatworld on an internship, creating beauty and fashion content across these brands. It was 2022 when Sam was employed as a Commercial Content Writer writing about Family Life on Yours, Mother & Baby and Spirit & Destiny. Now, she specialises in beauty, fashion and wellness content across many brands.