Boo-tiful Hair Tips: How to Keep Your Color Spooky Good All Season 👻

Juliana Conaway
Oct 20
2 min read

Stylist applying gloss treatment at Muse Salon Arroyo Grande

Don’t let your color ghost you. Whether you’re rocking pumpkin spice copper, rich chocolate brown, or a bright blonde moment, keeping your hair color fresh through the cooler months takes a little strategy and a whole lotta love.

Fall is prime time for color makeovers, but it’s also when we start turning up the heat (literally and figuratively), layering on the dry shampoo, and skipping wash days. All of that can dull your shine real quick.

But don’t stress! We’ve got the tricks to keep your hair lookin’ like a total treat.

1. Switch to a Color-Safe Shampoo

Let’s start with the basics. If you're using a regular shampoo, you're literally washing your color down the drain. Harsh detergents strip pigment and dry your hair out faster than you can say “October frizz.”

Our pick: Kérastase Bain Chromatique or Première Bain Décalcifiant Réparateur. These babes protect your color while giving you that luxe, just-left-the-salon feel.

2. Deep Condition Like It’s Your Job

Cold weather = dry air, which = dry hair. A weekly mask can help seal in moisture, boost shine, and extend the life of your color.

Muse Recommends: Fusio-Dose—our personalized treatment that delivers exactly what your hair needs (think: strength, shine, softness). Add it to your next service, you won’t regret it.

3. Cool It with the Heat

We get it. No one’s air-drying when it’s chilly outside. But if you’re using hot tools daily without protection, you’re literally frying the life out of your color.

Pro tip: Always, always use a heat protectant. We love Kérastase Thermique for that invisible shield that saves your strands. And maybe give your curling iron a day off here and there. Your hair will thank you.

4. Gloss It Up

Glosses aren’t just for adding shine. They’re the secret to reviving faded color and keeping your tone on point between full appointments. Whether you’re blonde, brunette, or red, a quick gloss refresh can bring your look back to life real fast.

Book a gloss by itself or tack it onto your haircut—either way, your hair gets an instant upgrade.

5. When in Doubt, Tone It Out

Brassiness creeping in? Tones shifting? It happens, especially if you’re washing with hard water or spending time in the sun (yes, even in fall).

Your stylist can apply a custom toner to cancel unwanted tones and make your color look brand-new without a full dye job. It’s quick, affordable, and a little added YOU time.

Final Thought: Color Is an Investment, Treat It That Way

You spent time and money getting your dream hair. Ensure it continues to look fabulous through to the next appointment. These small habits make a huge difference in how your color holds up through fall and beyond.