‘A little product went a long way and instantly made my hair feel nourished and more manageable’
Dyed hair starts off glossy, vibrant, and full of main-character energy, then can quickly turn dull and thirsty. Proper aftercare isn’t just a luxury – it’s essential to keep colour-treated strands strong, hydrated, and breakage-free.
Fortunately, haircare brand Wella Professionals has come up with a solution to tackle the usual post-dye complaints, and it even comes with a discount. The Ultimate Colour range (a premium line designed specifically for dyed hair) is currently 15% off at Lookfantastic when shoppers use the discount code LOVEWELLA15 (valid until 10 March).
Leading the line-up is the sulphate shampoo and conditioner, which gently cleanses without stripping colour, soothes the scalp, and replenishes moisture in lacklustre lengths. The shampoo drops to £19.80 from £23.30 with the code, while the conditioner is £23.71 from £27.90.
For anyone chasing that reflective, almost glass-like finish, there’s the Ultimate Colour Shine Spray, reduced to £17.85 (was £21). Formulated with olive oil and vitamin B5, it’s designed to smooth the hair cuticle and dial up shine without weighing strands down.
Damage defence also comes in the form of the leave-in mask, available in 30ml and 95ml sizes (now £19.60 and £39.69 respectively). Enriched with glycerin and pro-vitamin B5, it helps lock in hydration while supporting hair that’s more vulnerable to breakage after chemical treatments.
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Use the discount code LOVEWELLA15 for 15% off the Wella Professionals Ultimate Color range.
Besides Wella, however, there are plenty of other haircare products devoted to protecting dyed locks. That includes Color Wow’s Color Security Shampoo and Conditioner Duo (£43, Amazon), formulated with a Japanese amino complex to make strands look brighter after every wash.
Otherwise, Briogeo’s Color Me Brilliant Colour Protect Shampoo (£30, Cult Beauty) is a popular choice with shoppers. It’s made up of vitamin E, turkey tail mushroom (a keratin protein alternative) and a blend of natural oils to keep colour vibrant and shiny.
As mentioned, though, the Wella Professionals products have had some fantastic reviews from Look Fantastic shoppers. This Colour Miracle Leave-In Mask fan shared: “This product was unlike other hair masks I have ever used, as there was no need to rinse off.
“A little product went a long way and instantly made my hair feel nourished and more manageable. It smells gorgeous and would be great to take away on holiday. I will definitely be repurchasing.”
Meanwhile, a second shared: “I love this miracle leave-in mask – it has quickly become a staple in my haircare routine. After shampooing and conditioning, I apply a small amount of product to damp hair, and it instantly makes my hair feel silkier and easier to manage.”
And someone who adored the Colour Shine Spray noted: “Brilliant product. Lathers nicely, making my hair feel incredibly nourished and clean. A perfect product for soothing my scalp, which can often get easily irritated. Great benefits with glycine and B5.”
However, a mixed review of the Shine Spray reads: “This product adds a bit of buildup on the hair, which is why I’ve only given it 3 stars – but the shine is insane! It doesn’t affect the volume of my hair after a wash, but it does keep my hair smooth and shiny.”
On a brighter note, a fan of the Ultimate Colour Sulphate-Free Conditioner remarked: “This was a fantastic conditioner that not only smelled amazing but left my hair detangled, soft and shiny. Its thick consistency meant spreading through the mid-lengths and ends of my hair was easy.
“The purple packaging looked chic and classy on my bathroom shelf, and it definitely performed better than my previous colour-care conditioner. I would recommend this product without a doubt; my hair felt shiny and voluminous after use.”
