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What makes a color care shampoo so special?

Good HousekeepingInstitute Beauty Lab senior chemistSabina Wizemannexplains that, “Shampoos forcolored hairusually have lower concentrations of cleansing surfactants.

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The formulas also usespecial conditioning agentsthat coat your hair’s surface to prevent dye molecules from escaping.”

Which are the best low-budget shampoos for colored hair?

Cosmopolitan, meanwhile, recommends Love Beauty and Planet Murumuru Butter and Rose Blooming Color Shampoo.

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According toGood Housekeeping, a fantastic budget-friendly shampoo for color-treated hair isTresemme Keratin Smooth Color Shampoo.

At $7.94 a bottle, it’s also good value for money.

It has a sulfate-free formula and is designed to preserve hair color while also softening strands.

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What are the best high-end shampoos for color treated hair?

As for pricier shampoos, considerLarry King Good Life Shampoo, which will cost you more than $50.

At $23 a bottle (250 ml), it’s on the more expensive side.

Cosmopolitanrecommends usingOlaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoofor keeping color-treated hair looking its best.

What makes Olaplex so special is that it’s formulated to help repair hair.

At $14 a bottle it’s a good price for such an innovative shampoo.

Good Housekeeping, meanwhile, also recommendsRene Furterer Okara Protect Color Radiance Enhancing Shampoo.

Lastly,Oribe Serene Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoois another Cosmopolitan favorite.