Lived-In Colour Maintenance – A Message from Our Founder, Emily Maguire

One of the most requested colour looks in our salon right now is lived-in colour—and for good reason. It’s natural, low-maintenance, and effortlessly beautiful. Whether you’re rocking soft balayage, subtle face-framing highlights, or a seamless root shadow, lived-in colour is designed to grow out gracefully. But don’t let the term “low-maintenance” fool you, there’s still a bit of TLC involved to keep your colour looking its best between salon visits.
At Super Natural Hair and Body Clinic, we use Artego colour to create those soft, dimensional tones our clients love. Artego is an incredible professional range that delivers vibrant colour with long-lasting condition and shine—making it perfect for lived-in styles that need to hold their tone over time.
So, What Is Lived-In Colour? Lived-in colour is all about natural-looking dimension and soft transitions. The idea is to blend your colour in a way that grows out softly, reducing harsh lines or obvious regrowth. It's perfect for anyone wanting beautiful colour without the commitment of 4–6 weekly salon visits. It works for blondes, brunettes, coppers and even fashion shades, making it one of the most versatile and wearable colour techniques we offer.
How to Maintain Lived-In Colour
While this colour style is more forgiving on regrowth, there are still some essential steps to keeping it healthy and vibrant.
1. Tone Refresh Appointments Over time, even the most beautifully blended colour can start to fade or shift in tone. Booking in for a toner every 6–8 weeks will keep your colour looking fresh and balanced.
2. Hydration is Key Colour-treated hair loves moisture! Use a salon-quality hydrating shampoo and conditioner, like those from Artego or De Lorenzo to nourish your hair, prevent dryness, and maintain your colour’s shine and vibrancy.
3. Use Heat Protection If you’re regularly using heat tools, a thermal protectant is non-negotiable. Protecting your colour from heat damage helps extend its life and keeps your ends looking healthy.
4. Don’t Skip on Treatments Whether it’s an in-salon gloss treatment or a take-home mask, regular deep conditioning will strengthen your hair and help your colour last longer. We offer a range of treatments that pair beautifully with lived-in colour services.
5. Plan Your Colour Maintenance Schedule Even though it’s low-maintenance, you’ll still need to touch up your lived-in colour every 3–4 months depending on your hair type, goals, and the level of contrast between your natural shade and the coloured areas.
Why Artego Makes a Difference
We exclusively use Artego colour in salon because it provides Rich, dimensional tones that grow out beautifully Long-lasting vibrancy with minimal fading Conditioning ingredients that protect and strengthen the hair A soft, natural finish that suits every client When you combine professional colour with the right home care and maintenance schedule, you’ll enjoy stunning results without feeling like you’re tied to the salon chair every few weeks.
Ready to create (or refresh) your lived-in colour look? Let’s chat about your hair goals and tailor the perfect plan for your lifestyle.
Emily Maguire
Founder, Super Natural Hair and Body Clinic