6 Expert Tips to Extend the Life of Your AlfaParf Color

salon16berlinmd
Jul 30
3 min read

Updated: Jul 30

Expert tips to keep your color stunning and radiant

Introduction

Your stunning color isn’t meant to fade fast—especially when you choose AlfaParf Milano Professional. Here’s how to keep that hue vibrant and healthy between salon visits.

1. Wait 48 Hours Before Washing

Give your hair color time to fully set—avoid shampooing for the first two days after your salon service. This maximizes pigment retention and prevents premature fading.

Sulfate Free AlfaParf Shampoos & Conditioners

2. Use Sulfate‑Free, Color‑Safe Shampoo & Conditioner

Stick to gentle, sulfate-free products like AlfaParf Semi di Lino lines. These nourish without stripping color or breaking the cuticle seal.

Rinsing hair with cold water will help seal the cuticle and extend your hair color — Seal your color with a rinse of cold water

3. Rinse With Cold Water to Seal the Cuticle

A cool final rinse closes the cuticle, locking in vibrancy. Better shine and longer-lasting color, every time.

Alfaparf Nutritive Mask at Salon Sixteen Berlin, MD — AlfaParf Nutritive Mask

4. Tone & Mask Weekly with AlfaParf Color Pigments

Neutralize brassiness using AlfaParf Semi di Lino Blonde Anti‑Yellow or Brunette Anti‑Orange products once a week (ask your stylist about toning and pigmented shampoos & conditioner we can provide for purchase at Salon Sixteen). Also, deep‑condition with a nourishing mask like Semi di Lino Moisture Nutritive Mask to retain moisture and shine (We can add pigment to all of our AlfaParf masks!).

5. Protect From Heat & Sun Exposure to Extend Your Color

Use a heat protectant (like Cristalli Liquidi) when styling and minimize heat usage. UV rays fade color—wear a hat or use a protective spray when outdoors.

Frequent trims mean healthy hair! — A woman getting her hair cut at a salon

6. Keep Hair Healthy—with Trims and Minimal Washing

Avoid washing too often—2–3 times a week is ideal—and let your stylist trim split ends every 6–8 weeks. Healthy hair holds color longer and gleams with vitality.

Suggested Alfaparf Product Tools

Semi di Lino Blonde Anti‑Yellow Shampoo + Conditioner – keeps blonde tones fresh
Semi di Lino Brunette Anti‑Orange Shampoo + Conditioner – neutralizes brassy undertones
Semi di Lino Nutrition or Moisture Masks – weekly hydration boost (ask about adding a anti-yellow, anti-orange or red pigments to our masks)
Cristalli Liquidi or leave‑in serums – UV and heat protection

Sample At‑Home Maintenance Routine

Day	Care Routine
Post‑color	No washing for at least 48 hrs
Washing day	Use Semi di Lino sulfate-free shampoo + conditioner, rinse cold
Deep masking	Once weekly: apply Alfaparf mask + leave-in serum
Styling day	Use heat protectant before blow‑drying or flat ironing
Outdoor day	Spritz UV protection or wear a hat to minimize sun fading
Every 6–8 weeks	Trim split ends to maintain healthy, smooth ends

Pro Tips from Your Stylists

Ask your stylist to customize your at-home routine using AlfaParf Pigments—these can enhance color during smoothing treatments or mask applications.
Bi-weekly detox: If exposed to chlorine or saltwater, rinse and use Semi di Lino Detox or clarifying shampoo to avoid fading.

Conclusion

With just a few tweaks to at-home care—including sulfate-free products, cool rinses, toning masks, and protective habits—you can help your clients preserve their Alfaparf color longer and keep it glowing between appointments.

Call Salon Sixteen today for a free hair analysis and consultation to see which products and treatments will help your color stay vibrant until your next visit!

Salon Sixteen

16 Broad St. Berlin, MD 21811

443-513-4248

Open: Tues/Wed 9am-7pm, Thurs/Fri 9am-4pm & Saturday 9am-2pm

We are CLOSED Sunday & Monday