Now that summer is long gone, it’s time to face the beauty facts: You can no longer rely on the sun to brighten your strands or give you sun-kissed highlights for free. Which means it’s time to start thinking about gorgeous hues and hair color products to keep your winter dye job in check. And luckily, there are tons of salon-worthy formulas and potions to help tone, lighten, brighten and remove any signs of brassiness. From the prettiest purple shampoos for blondes to a shampoo that will richen up your chocolate strands — and even conditioning treatments — check out our favorite picks to help extend the life of your stunning new winter hair color.
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Haircare Products to Keep Your Winter Dye Job in Check
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Haircare Products to Keep Your Winter Dye Job in Check #1
From purple shampoos to toning sprays, check out these best hair color products to keep your winter dye job in check.
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Joico
Every blonde needs a good purple shampoo. And this one from Joico is definitely one to keep in your arsenal. Whether light blonde, platinum, subtle highlights or gray locks, it will help neutralize brassiness and yellowness via oxidation. Going a step further, it will also help to strengthen while working its violet magic.
Color Endure Violet Shampoo, $33.99 at Ulta
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Lush
Crafted with fresh organic lemon and infused with seaweed, Lush's violet-colored shampoo is a great alternative for those looking for a more natural approach to brightening blond or gray locks. Violet leaf, bergamot and rose also ensure that your hair will smell nothing short of amazing after a wash.
Daddy-O Shampoo, $32.95 at Lush
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Oribe
If you haven't tried Oribe's new treatment spray created specifically for blond tones, you're missing out. Use it in place of your conditioner every few washes in order to protect and treat your gorgeous color. In a nutshell, it's formulated with natural extracts and oils to help keep your strands in tip-top shape. Say goodbye to split ends and hello to vibrant blond hair!
Bright Blonde Radiance and Repair Treatment, $58 at Net-a-Porter
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OGX
And for brunettes, we love OGX's Bamboo Radiant Brunette Shampoo. It will give your hair an instant boost and glow, while also protecting from harmful rays thanks to UVA/UVB sun filters. Think richer color with regular use. Now that's one easy way to maintain your mane all winter long.
Bamboo Radiant Brunette Shampoo, $7.99 at Ulta
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DpHUE
In case you're looking for something a little more serious, there's dpHUE for that. It's semi-permanent hair color that enhances your natural hair color via a deep conditioning treatment. If you're not ready for a full-on dye job or looking for a subtle change without dropping some serious salon cash, this is a fabulous option to try — minus intense ammonia and peroxide.
Color Boosting GLOSS+ Deep Conditioning Treatment, $30 at Sephora
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Color WOW
We can't say enough awesome things about Color WOW products. Created specifically for color-treated hair, the products all help to keep your dye job in check. This shampoo is pretty much everything. Not only does it leave your locks squeaky clean, but it's free of ingredients that leave behind residue and buildup, leaving your color full of life.
Color Security Shampoo, $22 at Color WOW
