5 Ingredients That Care Wonderfully For Coloured Hair

Once your hair is coloured, you'll understand how gentle and careful hair care really can be. Unlike regular masks and cleansers, coloured hair needs protection and maintenance to stay vibrant and glossy. A few ingredients can make that possible. If you have coloured hair, keep an eye out and add them to your routine.

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1. Argan Oil

Morocco's famous Argan oil isn't new to the beauty world and finds inclusion in almost everything, from masks to serums. It's especially useful for coloured hair as it works as a deep conditioner to keep tress texture smooth and frizz-free.

Swirlster Says: The Streax Professional Argan Secrets Colour Protect Shampoo and Conditioner have the oil as their hero ingredient with UV filters and colour reinforcer technology to help hair stay protected, lustrous and vibrant. They are both available for Rs 270, reduced from Rs 275.

Shampoo from Streax Professional

2. Geranium

Geranium is more than just a pretty flower. Its essential oil is antibacterial, treats many skin problems and strengthens tresses; which coloured hair generally needs.

Swirlster Says: The Bella Vita Geranium Cedarwood Hair Treatment is made with germanium oil, cocoa butter and much more to revive and repair hair that is colour treated and chemically damaged. It is available for Rs 799, reduced from Rs 1,599.

Mask from Bella Vita

3. Linseed Oil

Linseed oil may be a common ingredient in more than beauty but is especially useful for hair that has been coloured. Linseed oil acts as a shield that protects from environmental damage and also promotes oxygenation to the follicles.

Swirlster Says: The Oriflame Love Nature Coloured Hair Shampoo is made with linseed oil and rosehip oil to cleanse coloured hair and combat any damage that it may face. It is available for Rs 255, reduced from Rs 379.

Shampoo from Oriflame

4. Rose

A favourite in skin care circles, rose is also very beneficial for coloured locks as it helps maintain hair's natural vibrancy and shine.

Swirlster Says: The Herbal Essences Vibrant Color Shampoo is made with rose essence to give hair lustre when cleansing it. It is available for Rs 599, reduced from Rs 850.

Shampoo from Herbal Essences

5. Citrus

When it comes to coloured hair, citrus plays an important role as it helps balance sebum production and keep the scalp clean.

Swirlster Says: The Schwarzkopf Essence Ultime Blonde & Bright Neutralising Mask contains citrus extract and oil to keep natural and coloured blonde hair refreshed and free of yellowness. It is available for Rs 799.

Mask from Schwarzkopf

Go ahead and give your coloured hair the best kind of care.