5 Ways to Protect Your Hair Color from the Elements This Summer

Even if you’re using a color-preserving ‘poo, water still contributes to fading, says Maddison Cave, a colorist at Rita Hazan Salon in New York City. But the cooler the water, the better it’ll be for your strands. Using a filter like the T3 Source Shower Head Filter ($130, sephora.com), which is designed to cut down on harsh minerals that may be causing your color to dull, can also help, says Cave.