Deep, rich hues like auburn, cocoa brown and golden blonde look fantastic against medium and olive skin. The deepest shades of brown and black work best for dark skin tones. “The right color will liven up your skin tone so you’ll need less makeup,” says Joel Warren.
John Frieda Sheer Blonde Luminous Color Glaze (available in five other shades too, so one’s bound to work for you, $9.99; CVS.com).
Garnier Fructis Color Shield Fortifying Deep Conditioner 3 Minute Masque ($5.99; at drugstores).
Rinse with chamomile tea to cut brassiness out of blonde hair and enhance shine.
True: Chamomile tea is a natural lightener that’s gentle on color-treated hair, according to Philip Pelusi. It has a calming effect on the scalp and conditions hair for a softer, shinier look. Here’s how to use it: Twice a month, brew a large cup of tea and let it sit until it’s room temperature. Pour it lightly onto damp hair and massage in. After 10 minutes, rinse with cool water and style as you normally would.
We like the dual performance from Nexxus Dualiste Color- Protection + Intense Hydration Shampoo ($12; at drugstores). It stops color from fading quickly and keeps strands moisturized.
Between salon visits you can conceal your roots with an athome kit. Today’s formulas are better than ever,” says Backe. Clairol Nice ’n Easy Root Touch-Up ($6.99; drugstore.com) has an easy-to-use brush, which makes for speedy application. The best way to get even coverage: Separate hair into sections, dividing it down the center toward the back of your neck, then breaking down the two large sections into three smaller ones. Twist each section into a bun and pin. Paint color onto exposed roots.
no matter what the season, sun can fade your color,” says Dorram-Krause. Harmful UV rays any time of the year can make color fade and can also dehydrate hair. Use a product that contains UV protectors to guard and moisturize your hair every day. You’ll also get a mix of vitamins A, C and E to restore and prevent future damage with got2b Styltini 24 Hour Strengthener ($5.99; drugstore.com). If you’re outside for a long time with the sun beating down, wear a hat to provide extra protection.
starting in the shower by using a shampoo and conditioner formulated for dry, damaged hair. This boosts vibrancy that may have been lost during coloring. On damp hair, apply a leave-in conditioner or hair serum like Umberto Beverly Hills Roman Oil Serum ($9.99; at Target) to smooth and condition hair. It’ll also protect from heat damage caused by blow-drying. For extra shine, pamper your hair once a week with a (pre-shower) deep-conditioning treatment. Apply to damp hair and comb through from roots to tips. Next, wrap hair into a bun and pin into place. Leave the treatment on for 30 minutes, rinse, then shampoo. You’ll be left with silky, soft hair
