Memo to gals with oh-so-natural-looking highlights: Overexposure to sun, surf and heavily chlorinated pools will transform your lush locks into bleached-out tresses.
To avoid this pricey problem, tap into a quality shampoo for color-treated hair. Specifically designed to fortify hair and seal in color, these shampoos will ward off the brassiness that often results from indulging in favorite summer pastimes.
– Frederic Fekkai color-enhancing shampoo in Baby Blonde, Brilliant Brown or Rio Red, $20, Neiman Marcus or www.sephora.com.
– Suave Professionals ColorCare shampoo ($1.99) and conditioner ($1.99), drugstores.
– PureOlogy shampoo (Hydrate, Volume, SuperStraight, Purify), $18-$19, Salon Mor, 49 E. Oak St., or www.pureology.com.
– Garnier Fructis Fortifying Shampoo for Color-Treated or Permed Hair ($3.99) and Creme Conditioner ($3.99), drugstores.
– Redken Color Extend shampoo ($8.50) and conditioner ($10.50), Ulta.
– John Frieda Sheer Blonde highlight activating shampoo for blondes and brunettes ($4.49) and instant conditioner ($4.49), Ulta and most drugstores.
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Edited by Cara DiPasquale (cdipasquale@tribune.com) and Kris Karnopp (kkarnopp@tribune.com)
