How to Care for Pre-Coloured Virgin Hair (Light Ash Brown Edition)
Your Light Ash Brown bundles and clip-ins are finally landing — and honestly, she’s stunning. This shade is soft, dimensional, and rich in tone — the perfect balance between warmth and coolness.
But because this is pre-coloured virgin hair, it deserves a little extra love. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your colour fresh, vibrant, and salon-worthy for as long as possible.
First things first — what does “pre-coloured virgin hair” mean?
All Runway Hair UK extensions begin as 100% virgin hair — completely unprocessed, chemical-free human hair.
To achieve our signature Light Ash Brown, each bundle or set of clip-ins is coloured and toned within the factory for consistency, ensuring a seamless, even shade every time. This process involves carefully blending pigments and toners to create that distinctive multidimensional tone you see across all Runway sets.
Once hair has been coloured — even once — it’s no longer technically “virgin,” but it’s still premium-grade human hair. That means it will behave just like your own coloured hair: soft, beautiful, and in need of a little more moisture and protection.
How to maintain the vibrancy
The key to keeping your Light Ash Brown hair looking salon-fresh is simple: moisture and colour care.
1. Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner.
Choose sulphate-free, paraben-free formulas made for colour-treated hair. These cleanse without dulling the tone or drying out the strands.
Bonus tip: products made for brunettes or ash tones help preserve richness and neutralise unwanted warmth.
2. Be mindful of pigmented shampoos.
Some brunette or gloss shampoos contain subtle dyes that can deepen your colour over time. It’s not permanent, but it can make your Light Ash Brown look a little darker or more golden. Always read the label before use.
3. Reinforce the ash tones with blue shampoo or conditioner (optional).
If you prefer a cool, muted tone, use a blue or blue-violet shampoo every few washes. It helps cancel out brassiness and keeps your brown from leaning orange or red.
4. Deep condition regularly.
Treat your extensions as you would your own coloured hair — weekly hydration masks, lightweight leave-ins, and nourishing oils. This keeps the hair soft, manageable, and glossy.
5. Always use heat protectant.
Before any blow-drying, straightening, or curling, apply a good heat protectant. It seals the cuticle and helps prevent both fading and dryness.
A note on lighting and tone
Your Light Ash Brown hair may appear slightly different under various lighting conditions — cooler indoors, warmer in natural light, richer under flash. That’s completely normal.
Just like salon-coloured hair, it reflects light differently depending on the environment — which is part of its luxury, natural appeal.
Lighting changes tone — all are Light Ash Brown.
Thinking of changing the colour? Read this first.
Because our Light Ash Brown shade is a custom-mixed tone, we don’t recommend recolouring it yourself. Any further chemical processing should only be done by a qualified professional colourist who understands how to work with pre-coloured extensions.
Our shade is achieved through a precise mix of pigments — altering it without understanding that formula could lead to uneven results or damage.
If you really want to adjust the tone:
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Consult a professional colourist experienced in extensions.
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Bring a sample or small weft for patch testing.
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Avoid bleach unless absolutely necessary.
Remember: once it’s chemically altered again, its lifespan may shorten.
Extra care tips from me, Karen
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When storing your extensions, keep them in a cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight — UV exposure can fade colour over time.
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Be light-handed with products. Too many heavy serums or oils can weigh the hair down and slightly alter the tone.
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Always detangle gently before washing or styling to maintain the hair’s smoothness.
The bottom line
Pre-coloured virgin hair gives you the best of both worlds — the softness and quality of virgin hair, with the beauty of a perfectly blended shade.
Treat it like your own hair, protect it like an investment, and it’ll keep turning heads for a long time.