Argan Oil and Hair Colour: Why Shine Matters as Much as Colour
When choosing a hair dye, the colour result is usually the first thing we think about. Will the shade suit us? Will it cover grey? Will it look natural?
But there is another part of the colouring experience that is just as important: how your hair looks and feels afterwards.
Shiny, smooth-looking hair can help your colour look vibrant and polished, while hair that feels dry or looks dull can affect how you feel about your colour. This is why the ingredients in a hair colour formula matter too.
One ingredient that has become particularly popular in hair care is argan oil. Naturally rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, argan oil is valued for its nourishing and conditioning properties. BioKap is distinctive in including Organic Argan Oil in its hair colour formulas, bringing this popular hair-care ingredient into the colouring process.
What does argan oil do for hair?
Argan oil comes from the kernels of the argan tree, which is native to Morocco. It has long been used in beauty and hair-care products because of its conditioning properties.
When used in hair care, argan oil can help hair feel:
- Softer and smoother
- More conditioned
- Less rough to the touch
- Nourished and cared for
- More polished and shiny in appearance
Its natural composition includes fatty acids and vitamin E, which are some of the reasons it is widely used in hair and beauty formulations.
While no single ingredient can transform every hair type in the same way, argan oil can be a useful addition to a hair-care formula designed to leave hair feeling conditioned and looking healthy.
Why does shine matter after colouring your hair?
Hair colour is about much more than the shade itself.
Two people can use a similar colour, but the final result can look quite different depending on the condition and appearance of their hair. Smooth, well-conditioned hair tends to reflect light, which can give it a naturally glossy appearance.
This is particularly noticeable with darker shades such as brown, brunette and black, where shine can make the colour appear richer.
For lighter shades, a smooth and conditioned appearance can also help the colour look fresh and polished.
This is why, when choosing a hair dye, it can be worth looking beyond the shade chart and considering the formula too.
What happens to hair when you colour it?
Permanent hair colour works by changing the colour of the hair through a chemical colouring process. Because colouring involves opening the hair cuticle and depositing colour, some people may find that their hair feels different after colouring.
This is where the overall formulation of a hair dye becomes important.
Rather than looking only at the colour pigments, you can also consider the conditioning and nourishing ingredients included in the product.
BioKap's approach is to combine hair colouring with a formula containing ingredients selected for their hair-care properties, including Organic Argan Oil.
Why does BioKap include Organic Argan Oil?
BioKap includes Organic Argan Oil in its hair colour formulas because of its recognised conditioning and nourishing properties.
The aim is not simply to achieve your chosen colour. The formula is designed with the overall feel and appearance of the hair in mind.
Argan oil can help leave hair feeling soft and conditioned, while contributing to a smooth, shiny appearance.
This is one of the features that makes BioKap different from a hair dye that focuses solely on delivering colour.
Depending on the BioKap product you choose, the formulas also contain other carefully selected ingredients. For example, BioKap Nutricolor Delicato Rapid includes Organic Argan Oil alongside ingredients such as rice proteins, willow extract and panthenol.
Argan oil and coloured hair: does it help with hydration?
You'll often see argan oil described online as a “hydrating” ingredient. It is worth being a little more precise about what this means.
Argan oil is an oil, rather than a source of water. Its role in hair care is more closely associated with conditioning, nourishment and helping hair feel softer and smoother.
For coloured hair, this can be useful because maintaining a soft, conditioned feel is an important part of looking after your hair between colour applications.
A good hair-care routine should therefore combine appropriate washing and conditioning with products suited to your hair type.
How can you keep coloured hair looking shiny?
Your choice of hair dye is only one part of maintaining a shiny-looking colour. Your everyday routine also makes a difference.
1. Avoid washing your hair unnecessarily
Washing too frequently can leave some hair types feeling drier. Find a routine that works for your hair and scalp rather than following a fixed schedule.
2. Use a conditioner
Conditioner can help improve the feel and manageability of the hair, particularly after washing.
3. Be careful with heat styling
Frequent use of straighteners, curling irons and high-temperature styling tools can leave hair feeling dry. Use a heat-protective product and avoid unnecessarily high temperatures.
4. Don't forget your roots
As your hair grows, your natural colour and grey roots will become more visible. Keeping on top of root regrowth can help your overall colour look more consistent.
5. Choose your colour carefully
Selecting a shade that works with your existing colour and desired result can make maintaining your colour much easier.
If you're unsure, always check the product instructions and shade information before applying hair colour.
Is argan oil suitable for all hair types?
Argan oil is widely used across many different hair-care products and hair types. However, everyone's hair is different.
Fine hair may need less of an oil-rich product than thick, coarse or particularly dry hair. The amount and type of product you use should therefore be suited to your individual hair.
When argan oil is included as part of a hair colour formula, it is one component of the overall formulation rather than a standalone hair treatment.
What should you look for in a hair dye?
When choosing a hair dye, consider more than just the colour on the box.
You might want to look at:
- The available shades
- Whether it provides the level of grey coverage you need
- The ingredients in the formula
- Whether the product suits your colouring needs
- The recommended development time
- How you should prepare and apply the colour
- The manufacturer's safety and allergy-testing instructions
For people looking for a hair colour with a more nourishing, natural-inspired approach, BioKap offers a range of formulas and shades to choose from.
Some BioKap formulas are also designed for a quicker colouring routine. BioKap Nutricolor Delicato Rapid has a 10-minute development time, making it an option for those who want to spend less time waiting for their colour to develop.
A little more than just colour
Choosing a hair dye doesn't have to be solely about finding the right shade.
The formulation can also be part of the decision. Ingredients such as Organic Argan Oil can help support a soft, conditioned feel and a smooth, shiny appearance, helping your hair look its best after colouring.
BioKap brings this approach into its hair colour range by including Organic Argan Oil in its formulas, alongside other carefully selected ingredients.
So, when you're choosing your next hair colour, look beyond the colour chart. The shade matters, but so does the formula.
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