Toning shampoo designed to eliminate brassy yellow and orange tones in dyed blonde hair. Packed with crushed violet pigments that neutralize style-ruining brassy tones.
Good Housekeeping reports that purple shampoo works by depositing a sheer violet tint onto strands to neutralize yellow hues by depositing opposite-colored tints from opposite corners of the color wheel, according to its principles of neutralization.
1. Purple Shampoo
Purple shampoo may seem strange at first, but it can actually be an incredible solution for blonde locks. According to celebrity colorist and Bleach London co-founder Alex Brownsell, its violet pigment helps neutralize unwanted yellow and brassy tones in your locks, neutralizing unwanted brassy hues in the process.
“Purple sits directly opposite yellow on the color wheel,” she states, and thus, it cancels out yellow to create a cool tone. Purple shampoo can especially benefit those with ashy or silver blonde locks; however, light brown or bleached locks also benefit.
To use it, apply it as you would a regular shampoo and follow the directions listed on its bottle (usually two to five minutes of leave-on time is suggested). Based on your desired outcome and personal needs, the shampoo may need to be used one or two times every week or as needed – it’s an indispensable product for anyone wanting their blonde locks looking fresh and vibrant!
2. Cold Water
Cold water is one of the best ways to keep blonde hair looking fresh. Warm or hot shower and bath water can cause blonde shades to gradually turn brassy yellow over time and damage delicate cuticles leading to dryness and breakage of the locks. To combat brassiness use heat protectant spray before styling blonde locks. Rinse afterwards using cool or cold water in order to lock in moisture and maintain optimal appearance.
Purple shampoo can be an invaluable asset in maintaining vibrant shades between salon treatments. As purple sits opposite yellow on the colour wheel, it can neutralize any unwanted yellow tones present in your highlights and help maintain their vibrant appearance.
No matter if your blonde locks are natural or colored, using a purple toning shampoo regularly to avoid brassiness and colour fade is key to keeping it vibrant and lasting longer. At Hairhouse we offer an assortment of blonde toning shampoos like De Lorenzo Silver Shampoo designed to tone, cleanse and prevent brassiness as well as Nak Blonde Shampoo packed with coconut oil for conditioning blonde tresses.
3. Deep Conditioning
Deep conditioning your blonde hair regularly is an excellent way to protect and prevent breakage while leaving it looking shiny and healthy. Choose a high quality product like Joico KPak or Damage Defy that contains moisturising low molecular fatty acids and hydrolysed protein ingredients designed to penetrate damaged cuticles for best results; homemade natural conditioners like mashed ripe banana or honey may also work wonders!
Purple Shampoo Colour Corrects Brassiness
If you have foiled, highlighted or streaked blonde hair, using purple shampoo regularly can keep it looking cool and ashy rather than brassy yellow or gold. Apply this product once or twice each week as often needed; although this won’t work on natural blondes. Look for products containing keratin amino acids to repair broken bonds while ceramides smooth the rough hair cuticle for optimal results.
4. Sun Protection
No matter whether your hair is natural blonde or bleached and highlighted, sun exposure can quickly turn your strands yellow. To preserve its vibrancy and keep it looking its best, using daily sunscreen or wearing a sun hat are great ways to combat fade and maintain an authentic appearance of blonde shades.
If you have foils, streaks, or highlights in your hair, using purple shampoo regularly can help neutralise warm tones that might otherwise turn brassy and keep them from turning brassy. Just remember to limit its usage to no more than twice weekly as too much may overtone your locks with an unexpected violet hue!
Are you ready to say goodbye to brassy blonde locks? Visit your nearest Hairhouse or order online with free delivery Australia-wide for our range of blonde hair care products, designed specifically to bring out its natural shine and maintain color vibrancy – while neutralizing brassy tones. Regular use can even extend the time between professional touch-ups!