Why it's great: In addition to helping keep her hair "clean and moisturized," one reader says that this shampoo helps her "color stay vibrant and [her] hair very soft" — and she loves it so much she buys it in "the biggest bottles Suave makes." Another user says that it's also great for taming frizzy manes.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 10.0* Why it's great: "My hair said, 'Yes, boo, yes,'" exclaims one reviewer, who noticed that this shampoo provided immediate improvement to her hair. Another reviewer adds she "must use sulfate-free shampoo with [her] color-treated hair ... Briogeo shampoo lathers amazingly and really cleanses. One reviewer calls this her "new go to" because "the smell is amazing and it gets my hair nice and clean ... my hair actually feels softer and silkier." Reviewers also love that it "cleans your hair without stripping or drying the natural oils."
The best color protecting shampoo will do exactly what the name implies: Preserve your freshly done, beautiful hair color and keep it (and your hard-earned money) from being washed down the drain. After all, it makes no sense to spend a fortune on coloring your hair at a salon only to use hair care products that strip the color at home. So stocking up on proper hair care products post-treatment is an absolute must.
Well, you're in luck: Real women tested boatloads of hair care products, namely color-protecting shampoos, including ones made especially for brunettes, redheads, raven-haired ladies and blondes (the jury is still out on who has the most fun, though). Then, we sifted through all the reviews of hair care products to present you with this list of the best color protecting shampoos — from salon brands to drugstore finds. Not only do these shampoos make the most of your color and extend the life of it, but these hair care products also leave your locks looking sexy, shiny and touchably soft. They also have a nose-catching scent, help restore damaged hair and even infuse hair with lost moisture.
Need other color-friendly hair care products to go along with your new shampoo? Check out our list of best color-protecting conditioners.
