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Alterna's eco-friendly Alterna Bamboo ColorHold+ Vibrant Color Conditioner clinically proven to maintain your color longer for a noticeably brighter, longer-lasting shade.

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This fade-proof finishing gloss is the next generation of hair protection. Not only does it strengthen dry or brittle strands, but it also helps protect your hard-earned color from sun damage. Use it regularly to keep your hue true and healthy until your next appointment: it’s clinically proven to help retain color and brightness for 60 washes. If you don’t color your hair, you can still use this product to keep strands supple and shiny.

How it Works

This oh-so-light leave-in finishing gloss is made with organic bamboo, which has amino acids to help boost strength and flexibility. A shot of Kalahari extract—an antioxidant-rich South African watermelon—helps block UV rays from oxidizing and fading your hair color. Finally, fatty acids repair damage.

How to Use

Apply several pumps through towel-dried hair (about one pump for short hair and three for long strands) to strengthen strands and keep color vibrant longer. Or use half as much on dry hair to add major shine and hydration.

tasiloxane, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isododecane, Dimethiconol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl ethoxycinnamate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Wasabia Japonica Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysilicone-15, Polyquaternium-10, Phospholipids, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Oil, Cyclomethicone , Silanetriol Melaninate, Octyldodecanol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Citrullus Ianatus (Kalahari Watermelon) Seed Oil, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Ethyl Oleate, Superoxide Dismutase, Ethyl Linolenate, Ethyl Linoleate, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Bromelain, Arachidyl Propionate, Lecithin, Papain, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Fragrance (Parfum)
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3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 367 reviews 367 Reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
Ordered full size

This is a great find, though be careful how much you use. I put it in my palm, rub hands together and then apply it because pumping it on just leaves one spot really oily. Gives hair a nice sheen.

3 out of 5 stars
Not bad

It works well as a finishing product for my hair. It is light weight and does not make my hair seem oily but it doesn't really do anything special.

4 out of 5 stars
Always good products

I am a big fan of all Alterna products so was happy to get this in my monthly box. Can't say if it helped my color last longer (I mean, really, how can you tell?) but it did have a good scent and feel in the hair when used.

5 out of 5 stars
Perfect!

Finally a product that is perfect for my hair! It's light, but makes my hair shinier.. and healthier.. I love it! and smells good!

5 out of 5 stars
Love it

This product is great at keeping my color looking fabulous and my hair feeling great. I generally try and used this all the time, especially in the summer when i'm swimming and my color takes a beating.

4 out of 5 stars
Got some shine back!

I have hair that i have had to start coloring because those yucky grays are creeping in. I was losing the shine I used to enjoy in my 20's and 30's but this product has worked double duty - increasing shine and protecting the color. It's also in a nice little slim tube, so it travels well. Love it!

5 out of 5 stars
Excellent value!

I love this product! It lasts forever and I feel like it protects my hair really well. Bonus: it smells great, too!

4 out of 5 stars
LOVE IT

I USE THIS PRODUCT IN THE SUMMER AND WINTER MONTHS MAKES IT MORE MANAGEABLE AND I HAVE LESS SPLIT ENDS AND FLY AWAYS. IT KEEPS MY HAIR SHINY AND SOFT.

4 out of 5 stars
Nice product

I was really concerned that it would leave my hair greasy looking but it did not. I have color treated hair but have not used it long enough to tell if it will protect the hair from fading. I am head to Arizona and cannot wait to see how it works on maintaining the color and heat!

5 out of 5 stars
uh-mazing product

truly leaves my hair glossy and conditioned without ANY greasiness at all...the smell is fab and am now going to buy it!