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It's no secret that red hair, including Ree Drumond's famously fiery locks, needs a little extra TLC. "I'm a natural redhead but I get a lot of help from the bottle," Ree says. And whether you color your own hair at home with red hair dye or leave it to the professionals like The Pioneer Woman, it's super important that you use the right products, such as the right shampoos for red hair, to help fight fading between coloring sessions.
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Why? According to celebrity stylist Cody Renegar, both natural and salon-produced red hair tends to fade faster than other colors. "So we have to treat it gently if we want to maintain its vibrant and reflective surface," says Cody. "Sun damage, water damage, or product damage can happen very easily, and it scruffs up the cuticle, causing the hair shaft to become dull and reflect less light."
The best shampoos for red hair in this roundup will help reduce that damage, cleanse the scalp and strands, preserve moisture and shine, and prevent loss of color. It won’t take long to find the perfect one that works for your hair. And if you're on the hunt for more products to add to your routine, don’t forget to take a look-see at the best leave-in conditioners and DIY hair masks for maintaining a beautiful sheen!
Aveda Color Conserve Shampoo
Ree Drummond's go-to shampoo for her color-treated hair provides the protection you need and keeps hair healthy. Plus it leaves behind a light, pleasant scent.
L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo
L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo
This drugstore gem is one for the books—cool water and this shampoo is all you need for soft, smooth, minimally faded auburn locks.
Redken Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo
This pick from Redken is sulfate-free, which means that it won't strip strands of that oh-so-beautiful color. It's also chock-full of amino acids that work hard to protect against fading.
Davines Alchemic Shampoo
If vibrancy is your goal, this color-enhancing option is definitely a strong contender. It brightens and intensifies reds and coppers both natural and dyed.
John Frieda Radiant Red Red Boosting Shampoo
John Frieda Radiant Red Red Boosting Shampoo
Infused with nutrient-rich ingredients like vitamin E and pomegranate extract, this wallet-friendly find is reliable, supportive friend of all shades of red. For an extra buffer between your 'do and the elements, pair the shampoo with the conditioner in the same line.
Joico Color Infuse Red Shampoo
This option has earned many a dedicated fan and for good reason—it delivers both good-for-hair ingredients like green tea extract, antioxidants, keratin, and rosehip oil as well as red pigment to fade-proof your style.
Quantum Colors Color Replenishing Shampoo
This formula's signature blend of wheat protein, vitamin E, and sunflower seed extract combats damage. Also, the shampoo deposits color so that you can go as long as possible between salon visits!
Punky Redilicious 3-in-1 Color Depositing Shampoo & Conditioner
Punky Redilicious 3-in-1 Color Depositing Shampoo & Conditioner
This shampoo for red hair makes things easy—shampoo, condition, and touch up the color of your hair in one go! While showering, you can place it on your strands for more or less time depending on how much color you want to add.
Nexxus Color Assure Sulfate-Free Shampoo
This sulfate-free shampoo promises to lock color in and nourish hair. It especially focuses on providing amino acids to help re-build the protein often lost when hair is dyed.
Amika Vault Color-Lock Shampoo
This shampoo has a hidden superpower: It has the ability to protect against harmful sun rays thanks to its UV filters. Like any great product for red hair, it also extends the lifetime of your color with ease.
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