STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

halleybird · Hermes

color-depositing conditioner

blubirde · Chanel

I know you said you don't like the way Artec smells but I used a really fragrant conditioner after the shampoo to try to make up for the off odor. It usually worked to mask the smell for me. Just a thought. I don't have any other suggestions on color depositing stuff because Artec is all I use. But Aveda's color generally doesn't last very long so I'm not sure how well the color depositing shampoo/conditioner would work either.

bex · Chanel

HB- you know i work in the industry and all my salons say that the ArTec line is the best...

i know some have mentioned others... but they are failing to come to me right now. perhaps erin will have a suggestion...

AllieGurl · Marc Jacobs

yeah artec is by far the best. Maybe use a great smelling conditioner afterwards, as suggested ?

jrhampt · Kenneth Cole

Does the Artec line work well for covering grays? I'm starting to think I should do something about mine, but I don't know if I'm at the point where I feel I need a full on dye job every 6 weeks.

halleybird · Hermes

argghhh, OK. But does the shampoo work as well for depositing? Because I thought conditioner was better for depositing. And am I the only one who thinks it smells like burnt hair?

bex - what shade would you suggest?

blubirde · Chanel

halleybird wrote:

argghhh, OK. But does the shampoo work as well for depositing? Because I thought conditioner was better for depositing. And am I the only one who thinks it smells like burnt hair?

bex - what shade would you suggest?

I don't think it smells like burnt hair but I agree the smell is not the best. I always use my most fragrant conditioner afterwards because the smell is so overpowering. So I'm with you on that one.

I don't know the difference between a color depositing shampoo and conditioner. I only use the shampoo (as do the 2 or 3 friends of mine who use it) and it works well for me. I don't know how well the conditioner works. Sorry I'm not much help!

sydney · Kate Spade

Artec does an okay job on grey hair. Grey hair is just tougher to dye. I think you almost have to resign yourself to going to the salon more frequently. I think that is what most of my older friends do.

sydney · Kate Spade

I think the shampoo works better than the conditioner. My hairstylist recommended washing it in and then out immediately. Sometimes I'll let it sit a moment or two longer though. She also recommended shampooing with a regular shampoo immediately after. Color-protecting, of course.

Farrah · Marc Jacobs

When I wore my hair auburn I used Redken Color Extend Shampoo and Conditioner and it made my hair color look AMAZING. It never faded in between treatments and it always looked shiny.

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My mom is a stylist and she also said that the Redken Color Extend Highlight Fuel is a great way to treat the hair as well. HTH!

Highlight Fuel

maya · BCBG

have you tried using Pureology shampoo and conditioner? It's vegan and has zero sulfate, which is the main cause of fading hair color. i think it's available at most beauty supply stores, so see if you can get a sample to try. i just colored my hair and have been using it for the last 2 weeks and love it.