Now, you don’t have to use the color-depositing shampoos and conditioners right after you get your hair colored. Because they have pigments in them, you wouldn’t want to have them mess with your fresh dye job. “The best time to use them is right when you notice your color starting to fade, this will help keep the vibrant longer,” Tang says.
He recommends using them up to three times a week or as needed. And before you start to use the products, you’ll want to be aware of a few common mistakes, which Tang and Brownsell highlighted below.