How Can I Best Protect My Hair Color?
The rich brown color and golden honey highlights from Allie’s look need to be protected, just like any other hair color. “Hair is a lot like skin, and color ultimately changes the chemical makeup of your hair. Color-treated hair needs hydration, protection, and protein,” Alexis told E!.
To protect your hair, she recommends a leave-in conditioner and heat protectant after washing and conditioning—yes, even if you’re just air-drying it. “I can’t live without IGK’s Good Behavior 4-in-1 Prep Spray,” she said. “It’s moisturizing, protects from hot tools, protects from the sun and is great for all hair types.”
Her other favorite? K18’s Molecular Repair Hair Mask. “Every color client gets the full treatment in my chair and is advised to use it at home for at least the first month after color,” she explained. “It rebuilds the proteins that get broken down when you color your hair, so that you can continue to color treat your hair throughout your lifetime.”
Alexis also recommends K18’s protective shampoo and conditioner. “You can’t go wrong with K18. While you’re at it, grab their damage shield shampoo and conditioner as well,” she said.
