There is nothing quite like walking out of Pure Alchemy Salon with fresh, vibrant hair color and a silky, touchable finish. But once you head home, maintaining that fresh-from-the-chair magic requires a little extra care—especially with Seattle's hard water and damp climate working against your style.
Here is how you can protect your investment and keep your hair color rich and your texture smooth between appointments.
The Top Color & Smoothness Culprits
Hot Water: Washing hair with hot water opens up the hair cuticle, allowing color molecules and moisture to wash right down the drain.
Harsh Sulfates: Generic shampoos use aggressive detergents that strip away essential natural oils along with fresh dye.
UV & Environmental Exposure: Sun rays and air pollution oxidize color pigments, leading to unwanted warmth or dullness.
The Ideal At-Home Maintenance Routine
1. Wash Less, Refresh More
Try to stretch your wash days to 2 or 3 times a week max. On non-wash days, absorb oil and refresh volume with R+Co DEATH VALLEY Dry Shampoo. It lifts roots without leaving behind chalky residue.
2. Swap to Color-Safe Cleansing
When you do wash, always use a gentle, sulfate-free formula. R+Co GEMSTONE Color Shampoo & Conditioner is specially designed to preserve shade richness, protect against color degradation, and enhance shine for up to 10 washes.
3. Turn Down the Water Temperature
Finish every wash cycle with a lukewarm or cool rinse. Cool water helps seal the cuticle back down, locking color molecules inside and boosting natural shine.
4. Nourish and Shield
Apply a lightweight leave-in or finishing oil like R+Co TELEPORT Toning / Smoothing Oil on damp ends to protect texture and prevent humidity frizz.
Book Your Mid-Cycle Refresher
If your ends start feeling dry or your toners begin fading before your next full service, pop into Pure Alchemy for a quick gloss refresh or a Cezanne Express treatment to restore shine instantly.
Need to replenish your home routine?
Stop by Pure Alchemy Salon in Columbia City to pick up your customized R+Co product lineup or shop online.
