L'Oreal Color Protect Shampoo

The L'Oreal Paris Colour Protect Shampoo is for colour-treated Indian hair that fades faster than expected. The main reason colour fades quickly in India is UV: year-round tropical sun bleaches colour pigments within weeks. This shampoo uses a UVA and UVB Filter System to block UV from reaching the colour molecules inside the hair strand. A gentle colour-safe surfactant system cleanses without fully opening the cuticle, so fewer colour molecules leach out with each wash. Cuticle-smoothing actives keep colour looking vibrant and freshly done between colour appointments. Suitable for all permanent, semi-permanent, highlighted, and balayage treatments. Part of the L'Oreal Paris Colour Protect range.

For the Colour Protect Conditioner that seals the cuticle after this shampoo to lock colour inside the hair cortex, a colour locking conditioner completes the colour protection system after this shampoo on every wash.

Q1. How does this shampoo prevent colour fading?

Two ways: the UV filter system blocks UV radiation that bleaches colour pigments in Indian sun, and the gentle surfactants minimise how much the cuticle opens during washing, reducing colour molecules leaching out. Together these two mechanisms address the two biggest colour fade causes. For the HP Conditioner that adds 72H hydration alongside colour protection on the same wash, a 72H hydrating conditioner maintains hair hydration on the same wash days this shampoo maintains hair colour.

Q2. How often should I wash colour-treated hair?

2 to 3 times per week is optimal. Each wash removes some colour regardless of a gentle formula, so less washing extends colour life. Use cool water at every wash as hot water opens the cuticle more and accelerates colour loss. For the HP Shampoo that can alternate for scalp purification on non-colour-wash days, a scalp purifying shampoo manages scalp oiliness on the wash days between colour-protect washes.

Q3. Is this suitable for highlighted Indian hair?

Yes, especially important for highlights. Bleaching for highlights leaves the hair cortex more porous and colour-vulnerable than full-head colour treatments. The UVA and UVB protection is particularly critical for highlighted hair under India's year-round tropical sun. For the 6 Oil Nourish deep conditioner that nourishes the dry porosity left by bleaching, a nourishing repair conditioner restores moisture to the porous hair left by bleaching highlights on the same wash days this shampoo protects the colour.

Q4. Can this be used on naturally dark uncoloured hair?

Yes, the gentle formula suits all hair types. It provides the most specific benefit for colour-treated hair where UV protection and gentle washing are the primary concerns. For naturally dark hair without colour, other ranges address specific concerns more directly. For the DL Shampoo that suits long natural Indian hair on alternating wash days, a long hair restoring shampoo addresses length care for long natural Indian hair alongside this shampoo's colour protection on alternating wash days.

Q5. Should I use the Colour Protect Conditioner after this shampoo?

Yes. The conditioner seals the cuticle after washing, the step that locks colour inside the cortex. Without it, the cuticle stays more open after washing and colour molecules continue to be exposed. Together the shampoo and conditioner deliver the most complete colour protection. For the EO Conditioner that nourishes dry colour-treated hair alongside colour protection, a nourishing oil conditioner adds oil nourishment to colour-treated hair on the wash days colour protection is the priority.