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Your Colour Should Last. Here's the Professional System That Keeps It.

expert guidance from milajne, founder & president of zennkai — professional hair care across metro vancouver since 1984.

Every colour service costs time and money. What happens between appointments determines how much of it you actually keep.

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Colour Care — Shampoos, Conditioners, Masks & Treatments

Whether you're brunette, vivid, or single-process — the right shampoo is the first thing that keeps colour from fading. Sulfate-free, colour-safe formulas every wash, a weekly mask to lock colour in, and a leave-in to seal it.

VIVID OR FASHION COLOUR?

Colour-depositing shampoos, toning masks, and at-home colour kits — including Celeb Luxury Viral, Moroccanoil Color Depositing Mask, and Davines Alchemic — are in the Vivid & Fashion Colour section below.

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SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER

Biolage Colorlast Litre Duo

Orchid Extract + Low pH Formula — maintains colour vibrancy up to 9 weeks. Sulfate-free, color-safe,
vegan. One of the most trusted colour-protective systems at the professional price point.

Redken Color Extend Magnetics 1 litre professional colour protection shampoo conditioner Canada

Redken Color Extend Magnetics Litre Duo

EDDS chelating complex — neutralises mineral ions from Vancouver's hard water that interfere with
colour hold. Extends vibrancy between appointments for all colour types.

Kevin Murphy Everlasting.Colour Wash Shampoo

Chelating agents + Colour Security Complex — removes mineral buildup without disturbing surface
pigment. Particularly effective for vivid and fashion colour.

TREATMENTS

Goldwell Dualsenses Color Extra Rich 60 Second Treatment

Kerasilk Technology — rich weekly treatment for colour-treated hair. Strengthens and smooths while
preserving colour depth and radiance.

Milkshake Colour Care Deep Conditioning Mask

Milk Proteins + Fruit Extracts — gentle rinse-out mask that preserves colour vibrancy and softness. Sulfate-free. Lightweight — good choice for fine colour-treated hair.

Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask - Zennkai

Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask

Sea Buckthorn + Vegan Ceramides — deeply nourishing weekly mask for colour-treated hair. Restores moisture, seals the cuticle, and enhances colour vibrancy without weighing hair down. Sulfate-free, vegan, color-safe.

LEAVE-IN & FINISHING OIL

Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Conditioner

ANTIFADE COMPLEX® + Ceramide — 21-benefit leave-in. Detangles, protects colour, and seals the cuticle. Lightweight — good choice for fine colour-treated hair.

MoroccanOil Treatment

Argan Oil — colour-safe finishing oil. Seals the cuticle, adds shine, protects colour from UV and
environmental damage.

Milkshake Whipped Cream Leave-In Foam - Zennkai

Milkshake Whipped Cream Leave-In Foam

Milk Proteins + Fruit Extracts — leave-in styling cream for colour-treated hair. Applied to damp or dry hair. Softens, adds shine, and protects colour without weighing hair down. Lightweight — good choicefor fine colour-treated hair.

SPECIFICALLY FOR VIVID & FASHION COLOUR

Celeb Luxury Viral Colorwash - Pastel Lavender - Zennkai

Celeb Luxury Viral Pastel Lavender Colorwash

Ultra-Violet Pigments + Sea Buckthorn — deeply toning weekly mask that neutralises brass and warmth on blonde, highlighted, and bleached hair. Rich, creamy formula delivers intense pigment deposit in 3–5 minutes for visible tone correction in a single use.

MoroccanOil Color Depositing Mask

ANTIFADE COMPLEX® + Keravis Plant Protein — colour-fade protection with bond strengthening. Lightweight — good choice for fine blonde hair.

IGK Permanent Hair Color Kit

Hyaluronic Acid + Edelweiss Native Cells — daily conditioner for highlighted and bleached hair. Seals the cuticle, adds elasticity, reduces post-bleach breakage.

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Milkshake Incredible Milk 12 Effects Leave-In Treatment

Milkshake Leave-In Conditioner

Pureology Hydrate Conditioner 1L

Pureology Hydrate Shampoo 1L

Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me.Wash Shampoo 1L

Kevib Murphy Hydrate Me RInse Conditioner 1L for Dry Hair - Zennkai

Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me.Rinse Conditioner 1L

Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me.Wash Shampoo

Biolage Colorlast Shampoo 1L

Kevin Murphy Angel.Wash Shampoo

Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me.Rinse Conditioner

Kevin Murphy Angel.Wash Shampoo 1L

Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Conditioner Travel Size

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FAQ

Why does hair colour fade so fast?

Hair colour fades for three main reasons: sulfate-based shampoos lift the cuticle with every wash and pull pigment out; elevated porosity from the colour service allows pigment molecules to escape between washes; and mineral deposits from hard water — particularly calcium — interfere with colour uptake and hold. The fix addresses all three. A sulfate-free system prevents stripping. An anti-porosity treatment like Kérastase Chroma Absolu (Amino Acid + Centella Asiatica) fills structural gaps that cause pigment loss. A hard water decalcifying treatment like Kérastase Première removes calcium deposits if needed.

What is the best shampoo for colour-treated hair in Canada?

The best professional shampoo depends on the hair type. For sensitised or damaged colourtreated hair: Kérastase Chroma Absolu Bain Chroma Respect (Amino Acid + Centella Asiatica — reduces porosity progressively). For strength and repair alongside colour protection: Pureology Strength Cure (100% vegan, sulfate-free, ANTIFADE COMPLEX®). For hard water areas where minerals interfere with colour: Redken Color Extend Magnetics (EDDS chelating complex neutralises mineral ions). All available at Zennkai, six Metro Vancouver locations, Canada's lowest professional prices.

What is the best conditioner for colour-treated hair?

The best conditioner for colour-treated hair depends on the hair type. For fine to medium colour-treated hair: Kérastase Chroma Absolu Fondant Chroma Hydratant — lightweight antiporosity conditioner that seals the cuticle and preserves colour vibrancy at every wash. For dry or damaged colour-treated hair: Pureology Strength Cure Conditioner — ANTIFADE COMPLEX® + Keravis fortifies and repairs while protecting colour. For a weekly mask instead of daily conditioner: Goldwell Dualsenses Color Extra Rich Treatment or Amika Mirrorball Conditioner both deliver colour-lock moisture with shine. For fine hair that gets weighed down by conditioner: Milk_shake Color Maintainer Conditioner — lightweight milk protein formula that maintains colour without heaviness. All available at Zennkai, six Metro Vancouver locations, Canada's lowest professional prices.

Is Pureology good for colour-treated hair?

Yes. Pureology is the number one professional colour care brand in North America and is specifically formulated for colour-treated hair. Every formula is 100% vegan, sulfate-free, and paraben-free. The ANTIFADE COMPLEX® is infused into every product to protect colour vibrancy. Pureology Strength Cure is particularly effective for colour-treated hair that is also damaged — Keravis and Astaxanthin repair strand structure while the ANTIFADE COMPLEX® protects colour simultaneously. Available at Zennkai, six Metro Vancouver locations, Canada's lowest professional prices.

What is the difference between colour-treated and bleached hair care?

Colour-treated and bleached hair need different systems. Single-process and non-lightening colour services (brunette, red, vivid) open the cuticle and deposit pigment but do not break the disulfide bonds inside the cortex — the focus is colour protection, porosity reduction, and anti-fade. Bleaching and lightening services break disulfide bonds extensively, requiring bond repair (K18PEPTIDE™, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate) as the primary protocol before colour protection. Zennkai has separate hubs for each: Colour-Treated Hair for non-lightening colour clients, Blonde & Bleached for clients with highlights, balayage, or bleached hair.

Can hard water affect hair colour?

Yes — hard water is one of the most commonly overlooked causes of premature colour fade. Calcium and magnesium minerals in hard water deposit inside the hair shaft with every wash, creating a barrier that prevents colour from depositing evenly and blocks colour-protective actives from reaching their sites. In Metro Vancouver, water mineral content increases further in older buildings with aging pipes. For colour-treated clients experiencing faster-thanexpected fade even on a sulfate-free routine, Kérastase Première (Citric Acid + Glycine) removes the calcium barrier and allows colour to perform as intended.

How often should colour-treated hair be washed?

Every wash causes some cuticle agitation and contributes to colour loss over time — but washing less frequently doesn't mean using less effective products when you do wash. The professional approach is a sulfate-free, colour-safe shampoo every wash (Kérastase Chroma Absolu, Pureology Colour Fanatic, or Milkshake Color Maintainer) plus a weekly anti-fade mask. Colour fades faster from heat tools, UV exposure, and hard water than from washing frequency — address those first.

Where can I buy professional colour-treated hair products in Vancouver?

Professional colour-treated hair care is available at Zennkai across six Metro Vancouver locations — South Granville, Metropolis at Metrotown, Coquitlam Centre, Guildford Town Centre, Willowbrook Shopping Centre, and Meadowtown Centre, Pitt Meadows — and online at zennkai.com. Zennkai carries the full Kérastase Chroma Absolu system, Pureology Strength Cure, Redken Color Extend Magnetics, Color WOW Color Security, Davines colour-care, and MoroccanOil. All 100% authenticated professional stock at Canada's lowest professional prices, free shipping on orders over $50, Beauty with Benefits loyalty points on every purchase.