How to Take Care of Colored Hair: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Hair color = fresh look, new vibe, stylish change.
But also a bit of responsibility.
Colored hair needs care.
If you skip it, the color fades fast, hair turns dry, dull, or brittle – and the whole effect is gone.

So: how do you take care of colored hair to keep it looking fresh as long as possible?
And what should you definitely avoid?

🔥 Most Common Mistakes in Colored Hair Care

❌ 1. Using regular shampoo

Standard shampoo (especially with sulfates) quickly strips the color and dries your hair.

✅ What to do instead:

→ Use shampoo made for color-treated hair – sulfate-free with protective ingredients (e.g. keratin, argan oil, panthenol).
→ Less foam = gentler on the color.

❌ 2. Washing with hot water

Hot water opens the hair cuticle = faster fading.
It also dries out your scalp and leaves hair dull.

✅ Try this instead:

→ Wash your hair with lukewarm water
→ Rinse with cooler water at the end – it seals the hair cuticle and locks in the color

❌ 3. Washing too often – even daily

Daily washing = fast fading, dry strands, irritated scalp.
Your hair doesn’t need that much washing.

✅ Best practice:

→ 2–3 washes a week is more than enough
→ In between, rinse with water or use dry shampoo

❌ 4. No protection when blow-drying or straightening

Heat styling with no protection = recipe for damage.
Colored hair is more fragile and needs extra care.

✅ Use this:

→ Heat-protective spray or cream
→ Blow-dry on medium heat, not scorching
→ Don’t hold the dryer too close to the hair – keep your distance

❌ 5. Skipping toning or color refreshes

Color fades over time – and if you don’t refresh, it turns dull or brassy.

✅ What to do:

→ Every 4–6 weeks, go in for a toner or color refresh
→ At Real Barber, we do it fast, gently, and tailored to your look

💈 Bonus Tips for Top-Tier Colored Hair Care

• Use conditioner and a hair mask at least once a week
• Don’t sleep with wet hair – it breaks and turns dull
• Protect hair from the sun – UV rays fade color (wear a cap or use a UV spray)
• Get your color done professionally – DIY is a gamble (and often a disaster)

✅ Summary: Care = Longevity + Quality

🔥 Final Thoughts

Colored hair isn’t high maintenance – if you know how to take care of it.
A few small tweaks and your color will stay vibrant, your hair fresh, and your cut looking sharp like it just came out of the barbershop.

📍 Not sure what products to use? Come visit us at Real Barber.
We’ll recommend products, show you the right steps, and make sure your color stays on point long-term.

Thinking about switching it up? Visit Real Barber, send us a no-pressure request, and we’ll get back to you with a tailored offer.
We color both hair and beards, help you find the right shade, match it to your style, and give you a look that reflects who you are.

Real Barber (Modřany, Hagibor, Kačerov).