Best for: All hair types, including colour-treated hair, extensions and hair that needs lightweight, residue-free cleansing.

What is Color Wow Color Security Shampoo?

Color Wow Color Security Shampoo is a lightweight, sulphate-free shampoo designed to gently but thoroughly cleanse the hair and scalp without leaving residue behind. It helps illuminate colour, enhance shine and refresh hair from root to tip while offering subtle strengthening qualities. The formula is residue-free shampoo for all hair types and is designed to leave hair feeling clean and lightweight, making it particularly suitable for lifeless or lank hair. 

Who is it best for?
This shampoo may suit you if your hair:

• is colour-treated
• looks dull or lacks shine
  
• feels lifeless or lank
  
• needs lightweight cleansing
  
• benefits from a sulphate-free formula
  
• needs a shampoo that leaves no residue
  
• has extensions
  
• needs colour-conscious cleansing
  

Color Wow states that Color Security Shampoo is suitable for all hair types and is designed to leave no residue on the hair or scalp.

What problem does it solve?
Color Security Shampoo is designed around the problem of dull, weighed-down or lifeless hair caused by shampoo residues. Rather than simply positioning it as a colour-care shampoo, the customer need can be clearly defined as: Residue and build-up → dull or weighed-down hair → lightweight cleansing + enhanced shine.

The formula is designed without silicones, conditioning agents or thickening ingredients that Color Wow says can remain on the hair. Every ingredient is designed to rinse away completely.

Key ingredients and formula
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein: Included in the formula alongside hydrolyzed wheat starch and hydrolyzed keratin.
Hydrolyzed Keratin: Included in the formula and contributes to the shampoo's subtle strengthening positioning.

The current Color Wow formula uses a blend of cleansing agents and is sulphate-free. Color Wow states that its formula contains eight non-stripping cleansers and is designed to leave no residue after rinsing.

How to use
Apply a coin-sized amount of Color Wow Color Security Shampoo to wet hair and massage into a lather. Rinse thoroughly and repeat for best results. Follow with Color Wow Color Security Conditioner and style as usual.

Why choose it?
Hair type: All hair types
Primary concern: Dullness, residue and colour protection
Best for: Lightweight, residue-free cleansing
Formula: Sulphate-free
Key ingredients: Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein + Hydrolyzed Keratin
Features: Silicone-free, gluten-free, colour protective

Millies Expert Advice
If your hair feels lifeless, lank or weighed down and you want a colour-conscious shampoo that cleanses without leaving residue, Color Security Shampoo provides a lightweight cleansing step. For a colour-focused routine, it can also be used after Color Wow Dream Filter to remove mineral deposits before continuing with your usual wash routine.

Is Color Wow Color Security Shampoo right for me?

Choose this if: you want a lightweight, sulphate-free shampoo for all hair types that cleanses thoroughly without leaving residue and helps enhance shine and protect the appearance of colour.
Consider another shampoo if: your primary concern requires a specialist scalp treatment or a specific hair treatment beyond cleansing and colour care.

Frequently asked questions

Is Color Wow Color Security Shampoo good for colour-treated hair? Yes. The shampoo is designed to cleanse while supporting colour protection, and Color Wow states that its formula helps prevent colour fade.

Is Color Wow Color Security Shampoo sulphate-free?
Yes. Color Security Shampoo is sulphate-free.

Does Color Wow Color Security Shampoo leave residue?
No. Color Wow describes it as a completely residue-free shampoo and states that its ingredients rinse away rather than remaining on the hair or scalp.

Can I use Color Wow Color Security Shampoo on all hair types?
Yes. Color Security Shampoo is suitable for all hair types.

Is Color Wow Color Security Shampoo suitable for hair extensions?
Yes. Color Wow states that it is suitable for extensions.

Is Color Wow Color Security Shampoo silicone-free?
Yes. Color Wow states that the formula contains no silicones.

Can I use Color Security Shampoo after Color Wow Dream Filter?
Yes. The two products work really well together, with Color Security Shampoo used after Dream Filter.

How often can I use Color Wow Color Security Shampoo?
Coloured hair should be washed whenever it feels greasy or coated with product, while dry, dehydrated hair may need less frequent washing.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Fragrance/Parfum, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium PCA, PEG-150 Distearate, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-22, Chlorphenesin, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Benzoic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Potassium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, BHA, Citronellol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal. FORMULA #100-5