How to Take Care of Hair Colour: A Beginner’s Guide
Short Summary of the Blog:
"Taking care of coloured hair is simple when you use the right hair colour products. Choose a safe, organic, and ammonia-free option like Indus Valley Damage-Free Gel Hair Colour for a vibrant look without damaging your hair."
Colouring your hair can instantly refresh your look but maintaining that shine take the right care. If you’ve just coloured your hair or are planning to, this beginner-friendly guide will teach you how to take care of coloured hair, make it last longer, and keep it damage-free.
Table of Contents
- Understand Your Coloured Hair
- Use the Right Hair Colour from the Start
- After Colouring: The First 72 Hours
- Daily Hair Colour Care Routine
- Weekly Deep-Care Routine for Colour-Treated Hair
- Lifestyle Tips for Long-Lasting Hair Colour
- What to Avoid After Colouring Your Hair
- Signs Your Hair Colour Needs a Refresh
- Why Indus Valley Gel Hair Colour Is Perfect for Beginners
- FAQ's
Understand Your Coloured Hair
When you apply hair colour, the pigments penetrate your hair shaft to deposit the shade. This slightly opens up your hair’s cuticle layer, making it more prone to dryness and colour fading. That’s why coloured hair requires special care — it’s delicate, sensitive to sunlight, and more reactive to harsh products.
To keep your colour healthy and long-lasting, always use gentle, ammonia-free and PPD-free hair colours, such as the Indus Valley Damage-Free Gel Hair Colour which is India’s only certified organic, dermatologically tested, and completely damage-free hair colour.
Use the Right Hair Colour from the Start
Your hair colour journey begins with choosing the safest and most nourishing hair colour Indus Valley Damage-Free Gel Hair Colour is a 100% natural, certified organic and made with 8 organic herbal ingredients, including:
- Aloe Vera
- Amla
- Henna
- Jojoba Oil
- Wheat Germ Oil
- Orange Peel
- Basil
- Sunflower Oil
Unlike chemical hair dyes, it’s free from Ammonia, PPD, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Resorcinol, ensuring your hair gets a rich colour without any damage or irritation.
The colour lasts up to (28 shampoos) and leaves your hair soft, smooth, and naturally shiny.
After Colouring: The First 72 Hours
After colouring your hair, avoid washing it for at least 48–72 hours. This allows the pigments to lock into your hair cuticles properly, ensuring a longer-lasting result.
When you do wash, use a sulphate-free, colour-safe shampoo and conditioner. Avoid hot water — use cool or lukewarm water instead. Hot water strips away the natural oils and fades your colour faster.
Daily Hair Colour Care Routine
Once your colour settles, here’s how to maintain it every day:
- Gentle Cleansing: Wash your hair only 2–3 times a week using a mild, sulphate-free shampoo.
- Condition Every Time: Coloured hair tends to be drier, so always use a nourishing conditioner.
- Use Leave-In Serum or Oil: Protects hair from frizz and pollution.
- Avoid Heat Styling: Minimise blow dryers, straighteners, or curlers. If needed, always use a heat protectant spray.
- Sun Protection: Wear a scarf or hat outdoors. UV rays can fade colour.
Weekly Deep-Care Routine for Colour-Treated Hair
To strengthen coloured hair and restore moisture, treat it weekly:
- Apply a deep-conditioning hair mask or organic oil treatment.
- Massage your scalp gently to promote blood circulation.
- Use Indus Valley’s Damage-Free Gel Colour touch-up pack after 4–5 weeks to refresh your colour safely without dryness.
- Once every two weeks, use a mild, clarifying shampoo to remove product build-up while retaining your hair’s natural oils.
Lifestyle Tips for Long-Lasting Hair Colour
Healthy hair starts from within. To maintain your colour’s shine and strength:
- Eat a balanced diet rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
- Stay hydrated — drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
- Oil regularly with natural oils like coconut or argan oil to lock in moisture.
- Avoid stress and sleepless nights as they affect scalp health.
- Avoid smoking — it causes dryness and dullness in hair strands.
A balanced lifestyle enhances not just your natural beauty but also helps your hair colour stay radiant and long-lasting.
What to Avoid After Colouring Your Hair
Avoiding these common mistakes will help your colour stay vibrant and your hair healthy:
- Do not use harsh chemical shampoos — they strip colour quickly.
- Avoid hot showers — they make hair cuticles open and colour wash out.
- Skip tight hairstyles — they can cause hair breakage.
- Avoid chlorine water in pools — always rinse immediately after swimming.
- Don’t skip conditioner — hydration is essential for colour-treated hair.
When using Indus Valley Damage-Free Gel Hair Colour, you’ll notice your hair remains soft and healthy without the usual post-dye dryness caused by synthetic colours.
Signs Your Hair Colour Needs a Refresh
You might notice your hair needs extra care if:
- The colour starts fading or looks dull.
- Your hair feels dry, frizzy, or rough.
- Split ends or hair fall increase.
In such cases, it’s time to reapply Indus Valley Gel Hair Colour or use a natural hair mask for nourishment. Its herbal blend restores shine and prevents breakage while depositing colour gently.
Why Indus Valley Gel Hair Colour Is Perfect for Beginners
If you’re colouring your hair for the first time, Indus Valley Damage-Free Gel Hair Colour is your safest choice. It’s easy to apply, completely organic, and clinically tested for safety. You don’t need a professional salon treatment you can easily colour your hair at home in just 35–40 minutes.
It gives vibrant, long-lasting shades like Black, Dark Brown, Burgundy, and Brown, while deeply conditioning your hair. It’s also suitable for all hair types, even for people with sensitive skin or allergies to chemical dyes.