DIY HAIR SPA DAY: AT-HOME TREATMENTS FOR COLOR-TREATED LOCKS
You don’t need to book an expensive salon appointment to give your color-treated hair the royal treatment. With Overtone’s clean, cruelty-free formulas, you can create a luxurious spa day at home that:
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Restores hydration
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Enhances shine and vibrancy
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Repairs damage and seals cuticles
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Extends the life of your semi-permanent color
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through five indulgent DIY treatments—each leveraging key Overtone products, with step-by-step instructions and expert tips.
1. STEAM-ACTIVATED DEEP HYDRATION MASK
Goal: Penetrate the cuticle and infuse moisture deep into the cortex for lasting softness and color lock.
Key Products:
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Color Depositing Treatment Mask
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Heat source (hooded dryer or warm towel)
Steps:
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Cleanse: Shampoo with ColorCare Sulfate-Free Shampoo to remove oils and buildup.
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Towel-Dry: Squeeze excess water, leaving hair damp.
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Apply The Mask: Section hair and apply a generous amount—about a quarter-size per section.
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Steam Treatment: Cover hair with a plastic cap and wrap a warm towel around it, or sit under a low-heat hooded dryer for 15 minutes.
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Rinse & Cool: Rinse with cool water for 30 seconds to seal cuticle.
Why It Works: The steam gently opens the cuticle, allowing butters and oils to penetrate fully. Cool rinse locks in both moisture and color.
2. SCALP PURIFICATION & MASSAGE
Goal: Remove buildup at the roots, stimulate circulation, and promote healthy color retention at the scalp.
Key Products:
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The Fader Clarifying Shampoo
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Lightweight oil (e.g., jojoba)
Steps:
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Oil Pre-Treat (Optional): Massage 1 tsp jojoba oil into the scalp 10 minutes before washing for dry scalps.
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Apply Clarifier: Lather The Fader into the scalp, massaging with fingertips in circular motions for 2–3 minutes.
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Rinse & Repeat (If Needed): For heavy buildup, repeat once.
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Follow with Mask: After rinsing, apply Color Depositing Treatment Mask to mid-lengths and ends for 5 minutes.
Why It Works: A clean, healthy scalp provides the best foundation for semi-permanent pigment deposit and long-term hair health.
3. HOT OIL INFUSION FOR SPLIT-END REPAIR
Goal: Soften and seal split ends, add slip for detangling, and protect against future damage.
Key Products:
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Pure coconut oil or The Gloss Shine-Reviving Treatment Mask (as a “hot oil” base).
Steps:
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Heat Oil: Warm 2 tbsp of coconut oil or a 1:1 mix of The Gloss and jojoba oil until just warm (not hot).
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Apply: Distribute along lengths and ends—avoid the roots if you have fine hair.
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Cover & Heat: Wrap hair in a warm towel or sit under a hooded dryer for 10 minutes.
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Shampoo & Condition: Use ColorCare Sulfate-Free Shampoo, then follow with Color Depositing Treatment Mask for 5 minutes.
Why It Works: Heat opens cuticles for deeper oil penetration; the subsequent mask seals and reinforces moisture.
4. OVERNIGHT GLOSS SERUM
Goal: Provide a slow-release dose of hydration and shine while you sleep.
Key Products:
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Color Depositing Treatment Mask
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Water
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Spray bottle or pump applicator
Steps:
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Dilute Mask: In a small bottle, mix 1 part The Mask + 3 parts warm water; shake well.
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Apply to Dry Hair: Mist generously on mid-lengths and ends before bed.
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Cover: Sleep on a silk pillowcase (to reduce friction) or wrap hair loosely in silk.
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Morning Rinse (Optional): Either rinse out with cool water or leave the serum in for extra hold.
Why It Works: The diluted mask delivers continuous hydration and cuticle sealing overnight, making hair glossy and detangled by morning.
5. CUSTOM COLOR & CARE COCKTAIL
Goal: Combine color refresh with intensive conditioning for a one-step spa color service.
Key Products:
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Your chosen Color Depositing Daily Conditioner.
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Color Depositing Treatment Mask
Steps:
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Mix: In a non-metallic bowl, combine 2 parts Daily Conditioner + 1 part The Mask.
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Apply to Damp Hair: Section and apply mixture evenly from roots to ends.
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Process: Leave on for 15–20 minutes under a plastic cap for deeper color payoff and conditioning.
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Rinse & Cool: Rinse thoroughly with cool water; finish with a 30-second final rinse.
Why It Works: You get bold color refresh and deep nourishment in a single mask—ideal for an at-home salon day.
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FAQs FROM THE OVERTONE COMMUNITY
Q: How often should I do a DIY spa day?
A: Once every 1–2 weeks to maintain color health, hydration, and manageability.
Q: Will hot oil damage my color?
A: No—when followed by Color Care shampoo and The Mask, oil infusion strengthens hair without stripping pigment.
Q: Can I combine all five treatments in one session?
A: For a full “spa day,” start with scalp purification, then steam mask, oil infusion, custom color cocktail, and finish with an overnight serum.
Q: Do I need special tools for these treatments?
A: A wide-tooth comb, a heat cap or towel, a spray bottle, and silk pillowcases/head wraps cover most needs.
Q: Are these treatments safe for all hair types?
A: Absolutely. Overtone’s vegan, cruelty-free, sulfate-free, and silicone-free formulas suit fine, curly, coily, and color-treated hair equally well.