Choose post-service care by the treatment you had and the condition of your lengths. Colour maintenance, conditioning and repair have distinct roles; check service-specific aftercare before changing your wash routine.
Choose by need, then by product
| Need | Product and use |
|---|---|
| After a colour service |
AG Care Colour Savour Shampoo & Conditioner Duo – Colour Protection Set The Colour Savour duo is a shampoo-and-conditioner colour-care choice. Check its contents and sizes. AG directs the conditioner onto damp hair for 1–2 minutes before rinsing; this does not establish compatibility with every smoothing or perm service. |
| Rinse-out conditioning for coloured lengths |
Bonacure Color Freeze Conditioner – Vibrancy-Enhancing Care for Color-Treated Hair Color Freeze Conditioner is formulated for colour-treated, slightly porous hair. Choose its rinse-out format deliberately; the Color Freeze Spray Conditioner is a separate leave-in product. |
| Damage care alongside maintenance |
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Rinse-Off Serum – Core Fiber Repair 250ml Molecular Rinse-Off Serum is a targeted repair step after shampooing. Follow its rinse-off protocol and distinguish it from the professional pre-treatment and the leave-in mask in the same family. |
Choose the exact size or variant on each product page; set contents and availability are shown there.
Choose your cleanser
Choose a cleanser for your roots as well as your lengths. A dry shampoo refreshes between washes; a rinse-out shampoo cleans with water. Pigmented and clarifying formulas have their own directions and need not replace every ordinary wash.
Rinse-out conditioning
Use the selected conditioner as directed, concentrating on the areas that need slip and softness. Compare conditioning weight before choosing a larger bottle. A richer formula is a texture choice, not an automatic upgrade.
Leave-in care and detangling
A leave-in stays in the hair, unlike a rinse-out conditioner. Check whether the exact spray or cream is used on towel-dried or dry hair. Heat protection is a separate product claim: verify it on the selected item rather than assuming every leave-in provides it.
Masks and targeted treatments
Identify the job before the texture: a rinse-out mask, pre-shampoo treatment, leave-in serum and styling cream occupy different steps. Follow the exact contact time and rinse instructions. Compare one missing step instead of layering several treatments at once.
Duos and sets: check what is included
Read the contents and select the size on the product page. A duo is not automatically a treatment routine, and a holiday trio may include a different third product from another set. Use each included item according to its own directions.
Shape, hold and finish
Choose the finish you want to keep: light movement, defined shape or firmer hold. Mousse, gel, powder and finishing spray are different formats. Use the selected product at the wet- or dry-hair stage specified on its label.
Tools and accessories for your technique
Match the tool to your technique and read its instructions. Check the exact dryer model before choosing a diffuser or attachment. Heated tools have different starting conditions; never assume a dry-hair iron can be used on wet hair.
Salon treatment protocols
These technical treatments are separate from the home routine above. Choose them with your stylist and follow the exact professional protocol; their placement, mixing and contact time cannot be inferred from a retail mask.
Questions before you choose
Is colour-safe the same as safe after every service?
No. Follow the instructions for your exact smoothing, perm or other service as well as the product label.
How soon can I wash after a service?
Use the timing specified by the service system and your stylist. There is no single waiting period for every chemical treatment.
Do I need colour care or repair?
Choose colour maintenance for the shade and repair care for fragile lengths. The same routine may address both with separate, compatible steps.
Are professional boosters ordinary leave-ins?
No. Keep salon protocols separate and follow exact professional instructions; do not infer mixing or timing from home-care labels.