Smith Hair Salon · Temecula & Murrieta
Hair Aftercare Instructions
The first few days after a color service decide how long it lasts. The short version: wait 48 to 72 hours before your first wash, switch to a sulfate free, color safe shampoo, wash only 2 to 3 times a week in cool water, and deep condition once a week. Pick what you had done below for the full routine.
Hair Color Aftercare
Just got a fresh all over color? Here is how to keep it rich, vibrant, and long lasting.
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Wait before you wash
Wait 48 to 72 hours before your first shampoo. This seals the color into the hair shaft for longer lasting results.
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Use a sulfate free, color safe shampoo
Sulfates strip color. Stick with sulfate free, color protecting formulas that also hydrate and add shine.
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Wash less, rinse cool
Aim for 2 to 3 washes a week. Rinse with cool or lukewarm water to close the cuticle and lock in color.
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Try a color depositing conditioner
For vibrant reds, fashion colors, or cool blondes, a color depositing conditioner keeps your tone fresh between visits.
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Deep condition once a week
Color can dry strands over time. Use a weekly deep conditioning mask or bond building treatment to replenish moisture and keep hair soft and shiny.
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Protect from heat and sun
Always use a heat protectant before blow drying, curling, or flat ironing. Use a UV protectant spray or wear a hat in strong sun.
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Keep up with touch ups
Book a root touch up or full color refresh every 4 to 6 weeks. Because we save your color formula on file, your next visit picks up right where we left off. A gloss now and then restores shine.
The products we reach for: in our experience, the Eufora color care line keeps your shade truer for longer. We use it in the salon and stock it at the front desk, so your routine at home matches your results. Stop by either salon to pick it up, no appointment needed, just walk in.
Balayage Aftercare
Balayage is built to grow out softly, but a little care keeps it looking salon fresh and your hair healthy.
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Wait before washing
Give your color time to set. Wait 48 to 72 hours before your first wash to lock in the color and prevent early fading.
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Sulfate free shampoo and conditioner
Color safe and sulfate free keeps your color from stripping. If you have blonde balayage, use a purple shampoo once a week to keep brassiness in check.
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Avoid over washing
Stick to 2 to 3 washes a week to hold your vibrancy. Dry shampoo between washes keeps hair feeling fresh.
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Deep condition once a week
Lightening can dry hair out. Treat it to a weekly deep conditioning mask or bond building treatment to restore moisture and strength.
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Protect from heat
Always apply a heat protectant before blow drying, straightening, or curling. Lower heat means longer lasting color and healthier hair.
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Shield from sun and chlorine
Wear a hat in the sun and use a UV protectant. Before swimming, wet your hair with clean water and coat it with leave in conditioner so it does not soak up chlorine.
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Refresh your toner or gloss
Balayage usually needs a toner refresh every 6 to 8 weeks to hold its tone. A gloss boosts shine between full sessions. Ask us to pre book your next toner at your visit.
For bond and moisture: our stylists reach for Eufora to rebuild strength after lightening and keep balayage soft. We carry it at both front desks, so swing by anytime to grab it, no appointment needed.
Highlights Aftercare
Fresh highlights stay bright and your hair stays healthy with a simple routine between appointments.
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Wait to wash
Wait 48 to 72 hours before shampooing. This locks in your toner and keeps your highlights bright.
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Sulfate free, color safe products
Always use sulfate free shampoo and conditioner made for color treated hair. If you are blonde or have lightened pieces, use a purple shampoo 1 to 2 times a week to tone out brassiness, and alternate with a moisture rich formula so hair does not dry out.
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Do not over wash
Aim for 2 to 3 washes a week, with dry shampoo in between to keep color from dulling.
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Deep condition once a week
Lightened hair needs hydration and repair. A weekly deep conditioning treatment or bond builder keeps it soft and strong. Our stylists prefer Eufora for chemically processed hair.
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Limit heat, always use heat protectant
High heat fades color and weakens hair. Use a heat protectant before styling, keep tools at medium heat, and skip daily hot tools when you can.
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Protect from sun, salt, and chlorine
Use a UV protectant before sun exposure. Wet your hair and apply leave in conditioner before swimming, then rinse right after.
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Book a toner or gloss between visits
A toner or gloss refresh every 6 to 8 weeks fights brassiness and adds shine. We can also do a quick trim to keep your ends healthy while you are in.
What we use and carry: a salon grade bond and moisture treatment is ideal for lightened hair. Our stylists prefer Eufora, stocked at both the Temecula and Murrieta front desks. Walk in anytime to pick yours up, no appointment needed.
The products we use
Pick up your products in salon
We finish every service with professional Eufora care, a clean, plant based line we trust on our own clients. Taking it home means your routine matches what we do in the chair, so your color and condition last longer between visits. Stop by either salon to pick it up, no appointment needed, just walk in.
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Hair Care FAQ
How long should I wait to wash my hair after coloring?
Wait 48 to 72 hours before your first shampoo. This gives the color time to set and seals it into the hair for longer lasting results.
How often should I wash color treated hair?
Two to three times a week is ideal. Wash less, rinse with cool or lukewarm water, and use dry shampoo in between to keep your color from fading.
What shampoo should I use on color treated hair?
A sulfate free, color safe shampoo and conditioner. Sulfates strip color. Our stylists recommend Eufora, which we carry in both the Temecula and Murrieta salons.
How do I stop my blonde or highlights from going brassy?
Use a purple shampoo one to two times a week, and book a toner or gloss refresh every 6 to 8 weeks to keep your tone bright and balanced.
How often should I book a touch up or toner?
Root touch ups every 4 to 6 weeks for all over color, and a toner or gloss refresh every 6 to 8 weeks for balayage and highlights. Because we save your formula on file, your next visit starts right where we left off.
What products do you recommend for caring for my hair at home?
We use and carry Eufora, a clean, plant based professional line. Ask your stylist, or stop by either salon to pick it up. No appointment needed, you can walk in anytime to buy.
Questions about your hair? We are here.
Reach out anytime for product help or maintenance tips, or book your next visit at our Temecula or Murrieta salon.
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