Just Got Balayage? Here's How to Care for It at Home

1. Wash with a purple shampoo to neutralize brassy tones and stop your color from fading into orange-gold. Always use lukewarm or room-temperature water, since heat opens the hair cuticle, causing the color to wash out faster and leaving hair dry and damaged.

2. Always apply a heat-protectant spray before blow-drying or curling.

3. Treat your hair regularly, because lightened sections are highly porous and lack moisture. Finish with a hair oil on the ends for extra shine.

4. Avoid chlorine in swimming pools, as it can alter the tone of your balayage.