THE LOTUS GUIDE · COLOUR & CARE
The best hair treatments start with what your hair needs.
Dryness, breakage or frizz after colouring? Explore the different ways to care for colour-treated hair, with guidance from Lotus Hair Salon in Camberwell.
Find your care
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Colouring and lightening can leave the hair surface rougher and the lengths feeling more fragile. Heat, brushing and previous chemical services can add to that stress.
Dryness and structural damage are different needs. A conditioning mask may improve softness; a strengthening routine may help support fragile hair. Your stylist can assess which matters most.
YOUR TREATMENT GUIDE
There is no single best treatment for every head of hair.
When fragile hair needs support
For hair that feels weak after lightening or repeated colouring, discuss a professional strengthening treatment. The exact formula and your hair’s condition determine what is suitable.
A targeted addition to a gentle routine, with the aim of reducing further breakage.
When dryness is the main concern
A moisture mask or conditioning treatment can improve slip, softness and manageability. Choose the texture to suit fine, medium or coarse hair.
Softer-feeling lengths and easier detangling, supported by consistent home care.
When frizz makes styling difficult
A separate smoothing service may help with frizz and day-to-day styling. It is not the same as repairing damaged hair, and very fragile hair needs careful assessment first.
A personalised smoothing plan, after a consultation about suitability and colour history.
When your scalp needs attention
Cleansing and scalp-care products should be chosen for your scalp’s needs, rather than used as a repair treatment for the lengths. Tell your stylist about any discomfort after colouring.
A routine selected around scalp comfort and product build-up.
When colour looks dull
A gloss or toner may refresh the appearance of your shade and add shine. The formula and timing should be selected around your current colour and condition.
A considered colour refresh that complements your treatment and care routine.
THE LOTUS APPROACH
We start with a conversation, not a treatment label.
Your stylist considers your colour history, texture, condition and daily routine before recommending a service or home-care plan.
BETWEEN APPOINTMENTS
Choose a shampoo for your scalp and colour-care needs. Massage the scalp gently and rinse well.
Use conditioner after shampooing. Add a mask when recommended, following the product’s timing and directions.
Detangle gently, reduce unnecessary heat and use a suitable heat protectant when styling.
Regular trims remove split ends. Protect your colour outdoors and plan your next service around your hair’s condition.
YOUR QUESTIONS, CONSIDERED
Treatments can improve the look, feel and manageability of hair, and some routines help reduce breakage. They do not make severely damaged hair new again or permanently mend split ends. A trim and a gentler colour plan may be part of your care.
Not automatically. Keratin is a smoothing service, and hair that is very fragile or over-processed may not be suitable. Tell your stylist about every recent colour and chemical service before booking.
Follow the instructions for your exact mask and your stylist’s recommendation. Fine hair and coarse, dry hair may need different textures, amounts and frequency.
Ask when booking. The treatment, your colour formula and your hair condition determine whether services can be combined or should be spaced apart.
Tell your stylist before another chemical service. Persistent irritation, pain or a visible reaction should be assessed by a healthcare professional rather than covered up with another salon product.
Further reading: American Academy of Dermatology hair-care tips.
GOOD HAIR STARTS WITH GOOD GUIDANCE
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