--- title: "Aftercare advice for highlighted hair from Simon Warwick | Luxury Hairdressers London | Simon Warwick Salons" description: "Maintain healthy, radiant highlights with expert aftercare advice from Simon Warwick Salons in Maida Vale. Learn how to protect and prolong your colour at home." canonical: "https://www.simonwarwicksalons.co.uk/blog/aftercare-advice-for-highlighted-hair" last_updated: "2025-09-12T09:53:37.857Z" --- # Aftercare advice for highlighted hair from Simon Warwick ![Simon Cohen, founder and principal stylist at Simon Warwick Salons in Maida Vale – expert in precision cutting, colour, and luxury hairdressing.](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fsimon-cohen-simon-warwick-salons-maida-vale-64x86.jpg%3Fv%3D1747378765755&w=128&q=75&dpl=dpl_DEc4fGhEc1SCRZZutzoEsRuDy1CJ) Simon WarwickSalon Owner PublishedMonday, 2 September 2024 At Simon Warwick Salons in Maida Vale, London, our highlighting services provide a beautifully blended, sun-kissed look that enhances your natural hair. To maintain that bright, fresh colour between visits, it's essential to follow a proper aftercare routine. Here’s how you can look after your highlighted hair at home, along with tips, recommended complementary services, and the best Alterna products to keep your hair healthy and vibrant. ![Woman with soft, highlighted hair at Simon Warwick Salons, Maida Vale – showing healthy, well-maintained highlights with professional aftercare results.](https://webfront.frively.com/api/media/file/Simon%20Warwick%20Blog-highlights-aftercare.png) #### 1. **Top Tips for Maintaining Your Highlights** - **Wait Before Washing**: After having your hair highlighted, it’s important to wait at least 48 hours before washing. This gives the colour time to fully settle, helping your highlights last longer. - **Use Sulphate-Free Products**: Sulphates can strip colour and dry out your hair. Choose a sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner, like the Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Infinite Color Hold range, to help preserve your highlights while nourishing your hair. - **Wash with Cool Water**: Hot water opens the hair cuticle, allowing colour to fade faster. Wash your hair with cool or lukewarm water to keep your highlights looking bright and fresh. - **Minimise Heat Styling**: Excessive heat can damage highlighted hair and lead to colour fading. If you use heat styling tools, always apply a heat protectant spray, and try to limit the use of straighteners and curling irons. - **Protect Against UV Rays**: Prolonged sun exposure can cause your highlights to fade. Protect your hair by wearing a hat or using a UV-protection spray when you’re out in the sun for extended periods. - **Deep Condition Regularly**: Colour-treated hair can become dry, so it’s important to hydrate it regularly. Use a deep conditioning treatment once a week to restore moisture and prevent breakage. #### 2. **Recommended Complementary Services** To keep your highlights looking fresh between appointments, consider adding a **toner service** to your hair care routine. A toner helps refresh the tone of your highlights, neutralising any unwanted brassy tones and maintaining the brightness and vibrancy of your colour. For those looking to improve the overall health and manageability of their hair, a **keratin treatment** can be an excellent addition. This smoothing treatment helps repair damage and reduce frizz, ensuring your hair remains smooth, shiny, and easy to style, while also protecting your highlights. #### 3. **Ideal Interval Between Appointments** To maintain your highlights and keep them looking fresh, we recommend returning to Simon Warwick Salons every 8-12 weeks for a touch-up. During this time, you can also consider adding a toner or gloss service at the halfway point (around 4-6 weeks) to keep your highlights vibrant and prevent any unwanted fading. #### 4. **Recommended Alterna Products for Highlighted Hair** Using the right products at home is crucial for preserving the health and vibrancy of your highlighted hair. We recommend the following **Alterna** products for your aftercare routine: - **Shampoo**: The **Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Infinite Color Hold Shampoo** is perfect for highlighted hair. This sulphate-free formula gently cleanses your hair while locking in colour, helping to maintain your highlights for longer. - **Conditioner**: Follow with the **Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Infinite Color Hold Conditioner** to keep your hair hydrated and smooth. This conditioner protects your colour and provides much-needed moisture to prevent dryness and breakage. - **Treatment**: For an intensive moisture boost, use the **Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Masque** once a week. This deep conditioning treatment restores hydration and repairs damage, leaving your hair soft, shiny, and healthy. Maintaining your highlights between salon visits requires proper care, but with the right tips, services, and products, you can keep your hair looking as vibrant as the day you left Simon Warwick Salons. By following these aftercare guidelines and using premium Alterna products, you’ll enjoy long-lasting, beautiful results. 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