A hair color conditioner is a conditioner that contains pigments to temporarily add color to your hair. These conditioners, also known as color depositing conditioners, are not like permanent hair dyes.
How Hair Color Conditioners Work
- Color depositing conditioners work by coating the hair shaft with color pigments rather than penetrating it, as a permanent dye would.
- This process means the color doesn’t last as long, but it also means less damage to the hair.
- The color washes out over time with each shampoo.
Key Differences Between Color Depositing Conditioners and Permanent Hair Dye
| Feature | Color Depositing Conditioner | Permanent Hair Dye |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | Coats the hair shaft | Penetrates hair shaft |
| Longevity | Temporary, fades with washes | Permanent (grows out) |
| Damage | Less damaging | More damaging |
| Pigment | Pigment deposit | Chemical reaction |
Why Use a Hair Color Conditioner?
- Color Refresh: They help maintain vibrancy in colored hair between salon visits.
- Tone Enhancement: Can adjust the tone of your hair, like removing brassiness.
- Experimentation: Allows you to try new shades with a low commitment.
- Added Conditioning: In addition to color, they also provide hair conditioning benefits.
How to Use a Hair Color Conditioner
- Start with clean, damp hair.
- Apply the conditioner evenly throughout your hair.
- Leave the product in your hair for the time indicated on the packaging.
- Rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear.
- Style your hair as usual.
Hair color conditioners are a great way to change your hair color temporarily and help condition your hair.
