Aftercare Instructions: Hair Colour

One-page aftercare sheet for hair colour clients. First 48 hours, washing, styling, sun exposure and touch-ups.

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Your Colour Care Guide

Client name: _______________

Date of treatment: _______________

Colour service: _______________

Stylist: _______________

First 48 Hours

• Do not wash your hair for at least 48 hours after your colour. This gives the colour time to set and last longer.
• Avoid swimming pools, the sea, hot tubs and saunas.
• Avoid excessive heat styling (straighteners, curling tongs, hot rollers).
• If you get caught in the rain, do not worry - a quick rinse will not cause problems.

Washing Your Hair

• Use a colour-safe shampoo and conditioner. Your stylist can recommend one.
• Wash with lukewarm water, not hot. Hot water opens the hair cuticle and lets colour fade faster.
• Wash your hair less frequently if possible - every 2 to 3 days is ideal for colour longevity.
• When you do wash, rinse with cool water at the end to close the cuticle and lock in shine.

Styling

• Reduce the temperature on straighteners, curling irons and hairdryers. High heat damages colour-treated hair.
• Always use a heat protection spray before using any heat tools.
• Avoid chlorine. If you swim regularly, wear a swimming cap or wet your hair with clean water before getting in - hair that is already saturated absorbs less chlorine.

Sun Exposure

• UV light fades hair colour, especially reds and warm tones.
• In strong sun, use a UV protection spray for hair or wear a hat.
• Leave-in conditioners with UV filters are a good option for holidays.

Touch-Ups

• Permanent colour: expect to need a root touch-up every 4 to 6 weeks, depending on how fast your hair grows and how visible the contrast is.
• Semi-permanent colour: this will fade gradually over 6 to 12 washes. It does not leave a harsh regrowth line.
• Highlights and balayage: these can last longer between appointments - typically 8 to 12 weeks.

When to Contact Me

Contact me immediately if you notice any of the following after leaving your appointment:

• Excessive itching on your scalp or hairline
• Redness, swelling or irritation on your scalp, ears, neck or forehead
• Blistering or weeping on the skin
• Any reaction that feels unusual or is getting worse

Do not wait and hope it goes away. Call or message me on:

Phone: _______________

Email: _______________

If you cannot reach me and the reaction is severe, call 111 or go to A&E.

Your Next Appointment

Your next colour appointment is booked for: _______________

If you need to reschedule, please give at least [24/48] hours' notice.

How to use this template

Give a copy to every client after a colour service - either printed or sent digitally. Fill in your contact details before you start using it. Having written aftercare does two important things: it helps your client look after their colour properly, and it gives you evidence that you provided instructions if a client later says they were not told what to do. Keep blank copies ready to go so you are never caught without one.