You finally nailed the perfect hair color — whether it’s that dreamy balayage, bold auburn, or icy blonde that could stop traffic. But now? You’re watching it rinse away faster than your vacation plans. 

Let’s set the record straight: color fading is normal — but you can absolutely fight back. Here’s how to care for your color-treated hair so it stays vibrant, healthy, and salon-fresh longer — without losing its shine or your mind.

1. Wash Smart: Gentle Is the New Glamorous

Color-treated hair is delicate, so step one is swapping out your usual shampoo for something far less aggressive. Enter the Copper Chemist Shampoo — gentle enough to clean without stripping your color or your hair’s natural oils. Plus, its scalp-loving ingredients promote healthy roots, which matter more than you think when it comes to color retention.

Pro tip: dial back the water temp. Hot water opens the outer layer of your hair (the cuticle), letting color escape faster than a bad dye job.

2. Hydrate Like Your Color Depends on It (Because It Does)

Color makes hair more porous — meaning it loses moisture faster, which can leave it dull and lifeless. A rich conditioner is your best defense.

The Copper Chemist Conditioner deeply nourishes your hair, smooths its surface, and helps lock in moisture and pigment. Use it every time you wash.

3. Protect Against the Usual Suspects: Heat, Sun & Pollution

Heat styling tools, UV rays, and city smog can all accelerate fading. That doesn’t mean you have to give up your flat iron — but it does mean you should style smarter.

• Use a heat protectant before styling.
• Cover your hair in direct sun (hello, wide-brim hats).
• Rinse with fresh water before and after swimming to avoid chlorine-related color drama.

4. Space Out Wash Days

Washing your hair too frequently is the fastest way to say goodbye to your color investment. Aim to wash 2–3 times per week, and make dry shampoo your new best friend on the in-between days.

5. Trim Often, Even If You’re Growing It Out

Split ends don’t just look rough — they also make color appear uneven and faded. Regular trims keep your ends tidy and your tone looking fresh and reflective.

6. Don’t Skip the Scalp

A healthy scalp = healthy roots = better color hold. Keep your scalp balanced and happy by using products like Copper Chemist Shampoo, which supports scalp health without weighing down your hair.

Keep the Color, Lose the Fade

Color-treated hair doesn’t have to be high-maintenance — it just needs the right routine and the right support. With the Copper Chemist shampoo and conditioner, you’ve got a solid foundation for maintaining shine, vibrancy, and strength through every season.

Because yes — fade happens. But with the right care, your color stays center stage, exactly where it belongs.