Toning Shampoo for Blondes by Stylist Jamie Nguyen

 

Purple Shampoo Can Fix Brassy Hair

Maintaining brilliant blonde is actually easier than you think! From the time that you leave the salon, factors like the sun, chlorine, or hard water contribute to what we call brassiness (or unwanted warm, yellow tones) in your hair.

So what is purple shampoo?

It is simply a shampoo that contains purple or violet-colored pigments. The shampoo cleanses hair and removes oil and buildup while adding the purple pigments to counteract the brassy tones. Salon Sanity has a few of different strengths and price points of purple shampoo and is one of the most affordable at-home toning options to prolong going between appointments. Blondes are not the only ones who can benefit from purple shampoo; platinum, silver, and highlighted hair can get the same brightening effects.

How to use purple shampoo at home:

It is important to read all the directions on the packaging to understand timing and how often to use it when it comes to toning brassy hair at home.

All formulas vary and may contain different levels of pigmentation. The more pigment your purple shampoo contains, the more you can expect stronger color correcting results.

Depending on your level of brassiness and how frequently you wash your hair, a good rule of thumb is to start out by using your purple shampoo once a week. Many of the formulas suggest washing and repeating or washing and letting the product sit in for a few minutes. In between washes using the purple shampoo, you will want to switch it up with a sulfate free shampoo. If you ever notice your hair taking on too much of a purple hue, a simple wash with a clarifying shampoo will instantly help. Purple shampoos can have a tendency to be a little bit on the drying side. It is important to always follow with a conditioner or hair mask to replenish moisture and shine.