There are times in life when you’re down to keep up with bright blonde roots or ashy highlights, no matter how expensive or time-consuming it becomes. However, there are more often times when you’re looking for more low-maintenance hair that gels perfectly with your lifestyle. We asked experts to share their favorite low-maintenance colors for when you want to add a little something luxe to your look without adding a ton of upkeep.
Featured experts
- Louise Rusk is a professional hairstylist
- Stephanie White is a color specialist
- Roman Kusayev is a celebrity hairstylist and colorist
- Taya Tkachuk is a professional hairstylist, colorist and educator
- Tyler Mascio is a color specialist
Low-maintenance hair tips
Low maintenance is often perceived as not having to do anything for long periods of time, when really to maintain the color, shine and vibrancy in the hair it is necessary to attend to, nurture, hydrate and tone the hair on a regular basis (four to eight weeks) regardless of the color, says professional hairstylist Louise Rusk. Finding a great colorist to help you achieve the look you want and make a plan for maintaining the color, vibrancy and shine is key, she adds. She adds that a heat protectant, like Jess & Lou Protect ($20), is also a must in the war against color fading.
“A toning appointment doesn’t take long and is not expensive but is worth it to protect your investment,” says Rusk. She notes that you don’t always have to add highlights at these upkeep appointments, “but a color refresh toner is non-negotiable for color maintenance, even low maintenance.” She recommends having a discussion with your colorist around the cost of color refreshes and how regularly you should have this treatment between lightening services so “you know what is expected in terms of cost and time to keep your hair looking gorgeous!”
Low-maintenance hair colors for blondes
Low-maintenance colors for brunettes
Low-maintenance colors for redheads
