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Blonde Ambition: My Go-To Haircare Products for Color-Treated Hair & Extensions
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items Taking care of blonde, color-treated hair and extensions is definitely a balancing act—but over time, I’ve found a lineup of products that really works. These are my go-to essentials for keeping my blonde bright (not brassy), my color fresh between a...
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Lather, Rinse, Repeat
The Smooth Operators
No Rinse, All Rewards
Turn Up the Heat (But Not the Damage)
Liquid Gold
Tools of the Trade
Lather, Rinse, Repeat
Cleansing favorites that kick off every good hair day.
I've been using this shampoo lately and loving it. Works well for color treated hair and is also safe for my extensions.
13.5 oz Color Last Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair - Biolage | Ulta Beauty
One of my go-to's for gentle cleansing and color protection. Also safe to use with extensions.
33.8 oz Color Extend Magnetics Sulfate-Free Shampoo - Redken | Ulta Beauty
The only color-depositing, purple shampoo I use. Removes brassiness from my blonde. I only use every 2 weeks or so- definitely not every wash.
10.1 oz Blondage Color Depositing Purple Shampoo - Redken | Ulta Beauty
I like to use this shampoo about every 2 weeks. It deeply cleanses away dirt, oil, and residue from dry shampoo.
10.0 oz Clarifying Detox Shampoo - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
The Smooth Operators
Hydration and softness, bottled. These conditioners do the heavy lifting post-wash.
I've recently been using this conditioner and loving it. It makes my color treated hair and extensions feel soft, shiny, and bright.
13.5 oz Color Last Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair - Biolage | Ulta Beauty
The only hair mask I use. It's rich and creamy without weighing down my hair. It deeply conditions and makes my hair feel so soft.
soulfood | nourishing hair mask
No Rinse, All Rewards
The treatments that don’t rinse out—and don’t let you down.
One of the bests! Conditions and detangles, protects against breakage and frizz, and provides heat protection.
5.0 oz One United Multi-Benefit Treatment Spray - Redken | Ulta Beauty
Another favorite of mine. This leave in treatment leave-in treatment primes, detangles, preserves color vibrancy, protects from heat damage up to 450° F, and adds shine from root to tip.
6.7 oz Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Conditioner - Pureology | Ulta Beauty
Another great leave in treatment spray that smooths hair, helps eliminate frizz, restores shine, and enhances your hair's natural body.
Miracle Leave-In Product - 10.0 oz
10 benefit leave in treatment for a great price. Makes my hair feel silky smooth!
Mane Magic 10-in-1 Primer - Eva Nyc | Ulta Beauty
Turn Up the Heat (But Not the Damage)
Your first line of defense before the blow dryer or flat iron comes out to play.
This is a new product for me, but I am liking it so far. It provides intense heat protection from damage and breakage. It also helps to detangle and eliminate frizz.
3.4 oz Platinum Blow-Dry Spray - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
Heat activated smoothing spray that also acts as a heat protectant.
5.6 oz Good Behavior Spirulina Protein Smoothing Spray - IGK | Ulta Beauty
Liquid Gold
Shine, smoothness, and frizz control—all in a few drops.
I use this hair oil daily, even twice a day. It's so lightweight and makes my hair extensions soft, smooth, and shiny. It also acts as a heat protectant so I like to run this through my extensions before blow drying.
Elixir Ultime L'Huile Original Hair Oil Refillable | Kérastase
Tools of the Trade
From blowouts to beach waves, these are the gadgets that make the magic happen.
Love my Dyson so much! I use it to blow dry and style my hair, whether I'm wearing it straight or curly. It's definitely an investment, but I've had mine for years.
Airwrap i.d. Multi-styler and Dryer Straight+Wavy Hair - Dyson | Ulta Beauty
My favorite curling iron of all time. I have two sizes, the 1" and 1 ¼". I like to use this iron to get the perfect beach wavy look.
1'' Long Barrel Curling Iron - Bio Ionic | Ulta Beauty
I highly recommend this curling iron for anyone just learning how to curl their hair. When I first got extensions, I had no idea how to curl long hair. This helped me tremendously. After using this for a few years, I was able to use a regular curling...
1" Beachwaver PRO - Beachwaver Co. | Ulta Beauty
No Wash, No Problem
Because wash day can wait, but good hair can’t.
This is my favorite dry shampoo. It absorbs oil and smells so good.
perk up | talc-free dry shampoo
A deep cleansing dry shampoo. Perfect for after a workout.
6.3 oz First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo - IGK | Ulta Beauty
Scalp Therapy
Healthy hair starts at the root—and this scalp serum is like a reset button for your scalp. I reach for it when things feel a little off (dryness, flakiness, or just general buildup) and it never misses.
A scalp serum to help with thinning hair. Helps to nourish the scalp and remove product and oil build up.
1.0 oz Scalp Serum - Divi | Ulta Beauty