Kérastase Chroma Absolu

If you are blonde and fighting yellow tones, Blond Absolu is the better match. See all products for coloured hair.

Both are sulfate-free and help prevent colour fade. Bain Chroma Respect is the lighter one for fine to medium hair, giving hydration without leaving fine hair flat. Bain Riche Chroma Respect is more nourishing, for medium to thick hair that feels dry, rough or frizzy. Bain Riche also comes in a 500ml bottle at $86.25 (RRP $115) and a 500ml refill at $72 (RRP $96).

Give your hair a couple of days after a colour service before the first wash, then wash only as often as your scalp needs. Use lukewarm water, as hot water lets pigment escape faster. Leave conditioner on for the full 2 to 3 minutes and finish with a cool rinse. Queensland sun fades colour fast, so apply Serum Chroma Thermique before the beach or pool, even if you let your hair dry naturally.

Soin Acide Chroma Gloss is a rinse-off gloss treatment you use at home. It seals the hair surface to reduce porosity, so colour reflects more light and lasts longer. After shampooing, apply one dose for fine hair or two for thick or long hair to the mid-lengths and ends. Massage for 1 to 2 minutes until the liquid turns into a white cream, then rinse. We suggest it in the week before an event, or whenever your colour starts to look flat.