Editor’s tip: A signature ingredient for MoroccanOil, argan oil is filled with fatty acids and Vitamin E that hydrate and soften the hair.
Key ingredients: argan oil, apricot kernel oil, amino-acid blend | Who it’s for: all hair types
Best Hair Gloss: DpHue Glossy Glaze
Why we love it: DpHue’s in-shower conditioning mask is another product that Ogletree recommends for keeping color fresh and cool between salon visits. As with any mask, “just be sure to follow the instructions carefully,” he says. For DpHue’s Glossy Glaze in particular, the three-step application process starts with a wash and a rinse. Next, use the nozzle tip to apply the glaze from mid-lengths to ends before massaging it into the hair, all the way up the roots. After leaving it on for two to three minutes, rinse it off, and voila—balanced color and a lustrous sheen. The glaze is enhanced with 3D Sheer Pigment technology, designed to add dimension, toning, and a hint of color to the hair.
Editor’s tip: The formulation also has brightening mullein flower, smoothing ceramides, and a softening mix of sugar cane and lemon zest.
Key ingredients: 3D sheer pigment technology, sugar cane, lemon zest | Who it’s for: all hair types
Best Clarifying Shampoo: K-18 Peptide Prep Detox Shampoo
Why we love it: “An important detail when toning your blonde at home is to always use a clarifying product before using a toning product,” says celebrity colorist Kimberley Pierce, who splits her time between New York and Los Angeles. “Clarifying will pull out any residue, minerals, and any other environmental properties that dull blonde hair.” K-18’s peptide-infused formulation, which strengthens the hair, is one of her top picks. “It was designed to be color-safe,” she says. “I maintain my own blonde by using this clarifying shampoo and a toning conditioner every two weeks. My clients who follow this protocol always have the most long-lasting and bright blonde!”
Editor’s tip: The product is infused with K18 peptide, a biomimetic peptide that reduces protein loss in the hair to keep it soft and strong.
Key ingredients: activated charcoal, salicylic acid, K18 peptide | Who it’s for: All hair types and textures
Best Conditioner: #MyDentity #MyRefresh Color Depositing Conditioner
Why we love it: “This is, hands down, the best at-home color-maintenance and toning product,” says Los Angeles-based hairstylist Jonathan Hanousek, whose blonde clients include Kristin Chenoweth and Meg Ryan. “These products are no joke and get results fast! They are pigment-rich and actually deposit true shades.” For classic blondes, he recommends the Lavender Lust shade. “It’s great for tackling dullness and warmth that creeps in a few weeks after getting your color done. It brightens and adds shine to the hair,” he says. For cooler blondes and those looking for a more ash-blonde shade, “choose Silver Pearl,” Hanousek says. “I suggest you start by leaving these on for a shorter amount of time to start. And sometimes, you don’t need to leave it on at all—rinsing it right after applying it is all you need for a quick pick-me-up.”
