How to Maintain Hair Color Between Salon Visits

How to Maintain Your Hair Color Between Salon Visits

You’ve refreshed your hair color at Salon@31st in Virginia Beach, and it looks radiant. Now, how do you make it last until your next visit? Here’s a guide to keep that color vibrant, healthy, and beautiful longer.

1. Wash Less, Use Lukewarm Water

Frequent washing and hot water strip color pigments. Opt for color-safe shampoos and cooler water to preserve tone and reduce fading.

2. Use a Sulfate-Free, Color-Safe Shampoo & Conditioner

Choose formulas designed for colored hair. They are gentler, often contain protective agents, and help maintain shine and vibrancy.

3. Add a Weekly Deep Conditioning or Color Mask

Incorporate a color-deposit mask or deep conditioning treatment once a week. It replenishes moisture and refreshes hue, especially for red, copper, or vibrant tones.

4. Protect from Sun & Heat

Color is vulnerable to UV and heat:

● Wear a hat or use UV-protectant sprays

● Use a heat protectant before any styling

● Avoid excessive exposure to sun or salt/chlorine without protection

5. Refresh Between Visits with Gloss or Toner Treatments

Ask your stylist at Salon@31st about glossing services or in-salon toners to revive tone without full color reapplication. It keeps hair looking fresh without overprocessing.

6. Trim Regularly to Prevent Fading Ends

Color tends to fade faster at the ends. A light trim every 6–8 weeks can help minimize brassy, dull ends and maintain color integrity.

Maintaining hair color isn’t just about fancy products — it’s about smart habits. With the right routine and occasional touch-ups at Salon@31st, your color can stay luminous between visits. Let us help you develop a care plan tailored to your shade.