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Best Shampoo for Coloured Hair

The best shampoos for coloured hair gently cleanse while protecting your colour from fading. Shop colour-safe shampoos now from My Haircare & Beauty and keep your hair vibrant and glossy between salon visits.  Read more to find the best shampoo for your specific hair type.

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These shampoos help protect coloured hair by cleansing gently, reducing fade, and keeping colour looking glossy and fresh. Colour-treated hair can become drier and more fragile over time, so a good colour care shampoo should support moisture, shine, and strength without stripping. The best option for you depends on whether your coloured hair is also dry, damaged, fine, or needs a budget-friendly wash that still helps maintain vibrancy.

Top-Rated Shampoos for Coloured Hair

Best Coloured Shampoo
K18 Damage Shield pH Protective Shampoo
A gentle cleanser designed to help keep colour looking fresh while supporting hair that has been stressed by colouring and processing.

Best Mid-Range
Redken Color Extend Magnetics Sulfate-Free Shampoo
A colour-protecting shampoo that cleanses without harsh stripping, helping maintain vibrancy and shine while keeping hair feeling soft.

Best For Specific Needs

Best Shampoo for Coloured, Dry Hair
Pureology Hydrate Shampoo
A moisture-focused shampoo suited to coloured hair that feels dry, helping hair feel smoother and more comfortable after washing.

Best Shampoo for Coloured, Damaged Hair
Moroccanoil Color Care Shampoo
A gentle colour-care cleanse designed to help keep coloured hair looking rich and radiant while supporting softness and manageability.

Best Shampoo for Coloured, Fine Hair
KEVIN.MURPHY ANGEL.WASH
A lightweight shampoo made for fine, colour-treated hair, helping cleanse without heaviness so hair feels fresh, soft, and fuller-looking.

Best Budget Shampoo for Coloured Hair
NAK Care Colour Shampoo
A colour-protecting shampoo that helps keep hair soft and manageable while supporting colour longevity at a more affordable price.

What to Look For

  • Gentle cleansing
    Coloured hair can fade faster with harsh cleansing, so choose formulas designed to cleanse without stripping.
  • Moisture support
    Colouring can dry the hair fibre, so look for shampoos that keep hair feeling smooth and hydrated.
  • Strength and resilience
    If your hair feels weaker after colouring, pick options that support hair strength and reduce the look of damage.
  • Consistency matters
    Using a colour-safe shampoo regularly, plus a matching conditioner, helps keep tone and shine looking better for longer.
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ANGEL.WASH 250ml
KEVIN.MURPHY ANGEL.WASH 250ml
$46.95
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Hydrate Shampoo 266ml Hydrate Shampoo 266ml
Pureology Hydrate Shampoo 266ml
$52.51
$59.00
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Color Extend Magnetics Sulfate-Free Shampoo 300ml
Redken Color Extend Magnetics Sulfate-Free Shampoo 300ml
$36.00
$45.00
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Color Extend Magnetics Sulfate-Free Shampoo 500ml
Redken Color Extend Magnetics Sulfate-Free Shampoo 500ml
$48.80
$61.00
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Damage Shield pH Protective Shampoo 250ml Damage Shield pH Protective Shampoo 250ml
K18 Damage Shield pH Protective Shampoo 250ml
$59.00
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K-PAK Color Therapy Shampoo 300ml K-PAK Color Therapy Shampoo 300ml
Joico K-PAK Color Therapy Shampoo 300ml
$31.96
$39.95
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K-PAK Color Therapy Shampoo 1 Litre K-PAK Color Therapy Shampoo 1 Litre
Joico K-PAK Color Therapy Shampoo 1 Litre
$64.00
$80.00
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Color Care Shampoo 250ml Color Care Shampoo 250ml
Moroccanoil Color Care Shampoo 250ml
$49.00
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Care Colour Shampoo 500ml Care Colour Shampoo 500ml
NAK Care Colour Shampoo 500ml
$21.56
$23.95
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RE/START Color Protective Micellar Shampoo and Conditioner Duo
Revlon Professional RE/START Color Protective Micellar Shampoo and Conditioner Duo
$49.95
$53.90
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RE/START Color Protective Gentle Cleanser and Conditioner Duo
Revlon Professional RE/START Color Protective Gentle Cleanser and Conditioner Duo
$49.95
$53.90
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FAQs Best Shampoo for Coloured Hair


  1. Why do I need a special shampoo for coloured hair?
    Regular shampoos can strip colour and cause fading, while colour-safe formulas protect and prolong your colour.

  2. What ingredients should I avoid?
    Avoid sulphates, parabens, and harsh detergents as they can fade or dull colour.

  3. Can I use purple shampoo on all coloured hair?
    Purple shampoo is best for blonde, silver, or grey tones to neutralise brassiness.

  4. How often should I wash coloured hair?
    2–3 times a week is ideal to help colour last longer and keep hair healthy.

  5. Are colour-safe shampoos moisturising?
    Yes, most are formulated to be gentle and hydrating to keep coloured hair soft and shiny.

  6. Can I use a clarifying shampoo on coloured hair?
    Use sparingly—clarifying shampoos can strip colour if used too often.

  7. Is sulphate-free shampoo better for dyed hair?
    Yes, sulphate-free formulas help preserve colour and reduce dryness.

  8. Will colour-safe shampoo work on natural hair?
    Yes, it will still gently cleanse, though it’s designed for treated hair.

  9. Can shampoo fix colour damage?
    It can help repair and maintain health, but won’t reverse chemical damage fully.

  10. Do I need to follow with a colour-protecting conditioner?
    Yes, using both helps lock in colour and add moisture.