REDKEN | Color Extend Brownlights | Blue Toning & Anti-Brass Protection Shampoo | For Natural & Color-Treated Brunettes | 300ml

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Think toning shampoo is only for blondes? Think again! For all the brunettes out there, if you’re not using blue shampoo, you’re missing out. We’re taking a look at blue shampoo and exactly why it needs a place in your shower. Blue vs. Purple: There are lots of blue and purple shampoos on the market. And while they achieve roughly the same outcome, blue is generally intended for brunettes, and purple is for blondes. However, some blue washes lean more toward indigo (and sometimes violet) than classic blue. Boasting a blend of "blue-violet pigments," Matrix Total Results Brass Off Color Depositing Blue Shampoo contains a bit of both. In any case, you can pretty much count on a reduction in brassiness and an overall cooler-toned finish. Apply blue shampoo to wet hair in the shower. Lather it around, focusing on the color-treated sections, and allow it to sit for three to five minutes. Then rinse it out and use a conditioner like you normally would. Some blue shampoos call for using gloves to avoid getting the color on your skin, but most will wash clean from your hands when you rinse your hair.

Blue shampoo is an effective and easy way to counteract the brassiness in your hair and keep your brunette color looking healthy, vibrant and on point. When you lighten brown hair, whether it’s with highlights, balayage, ombre or full coverage, the process requires bleaching to remove the color. This can expose orange undertones and result in an unwanted brassy effect. Even if you go the other way, and darken your hair instead of lightening it, as the color fades, this can also leave behind orange undertones. To counteract this effect, your best option is using a color-depositing, toning range, designed specifically for brunettes: blue shampoo. By using blue pigment, toning shampoo and conditioner you can extend the life of your color significantly, while caring for your hair at the same time. Frequency of Use: Most blue shampoos are intended to be used two or three times a week, which is the case with Not Your Mother's Triple Threat Brunette Blue Treatment Shampoo, though weekly use is often plenty. Be sure to read the directions carefully to avoid overusing it, as the blue pigments could leave your hair with a purple tint. "Sometimes purple or blue toning shampoos can over-tone and cause the hair to look dingy," adds celebrity hair colorist Guy Tang. Begin with Color Extend Brownlights Shampoo, a toning haircare system with blue pigment, featuring an aromatic fragrance with notes of lime zest, waterlily and vanilla. This anti-brass shampoo was designed for both natural and highlighted brunettes. Apply to wet hair, lather and leave on for 3-5 minutes. Rinse. For blonde hair experts recommend the Color Extend Blondagerange from Redken that contains a color-depositing shampoo and conditioner and mask, it’s the easiest and most effective way to keep your color where you want it and take control of your shade of blonde. This range contains ultra-violet pigment to tone blonde hair and neutralize unwanted shades of brassy yellow, and Triple Acid Protein Complex tones to strengthen and fortify the hair cuticle for less breakage. It leaves hair shinier, softer and easier to manage.

Blue shampoo is a gentle cleansing shampoo designed to help neutralize unwanted yellow and brassy tones in blonde and gray hair," explains celebrity stylist and HairBoss CEO Jamie Wiley. "It is formulated with blue pigments that help to counteract the yellow tones, leaving hair looking brighter and more vibrant." Who Should Use a Blue Shampoo?

Overall, our favorite blue shampoo is Matrix Total Results Brass Off Color Depositing Blue Shampoo. We love that it's formulated specifically for lightened brunette hair and that the sulfate-free blend uses blue-violet pigments to provide a brilliant cool-toned finish with no brassiness in sight. Having said that, Not Your Mother's Triple Threat Brunette Blue Treatment Shampoo is an excellent choice for those on a budget but still want to tweak the orange out of their warm brown highlights. H elping natural brunettes gradually neutralize unwanted warm tones that arise after exposure to sunlight and environmental elements And again, it's important to assess both the instructions on the bottle and the needs of your hair in the moment so that you can find the best routine for you. Your brown hair will be glowing in no time. The Best Blue Shampoos

With notes of notes of rose, bergamot and jasmine, Color Extend Brownlights Conditionermakes your hair look as good as it smells . This anti-brass conditioner was also designed for all types of hair, from natural to highlighted brunettes, ideal for those looking to banish unwanted warm tones and maintain a cool tone end result. Apply to damp hair after shampooing. Leave on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly to reveal your beautiful, brass-free brunette. Korab walks us through the process. "Blue shampoo should be used on brunette hair that has been lightened or highlighted by applying blue tone pigment into the hair to help tone down brassy tones," she instructs. "For virgin hair or slightly processed hair, it is beneficial to use once a week to make hair appear healthier and shinier and keep brassy tones from coming through."

Shelly Aguirreof Chicago'sMaxine Salonis a professional stylist with 12 years of experience teaching at salons and tradeshows. The term blue shampoo is pretty self-explanatory—the shampoo formula is enriched with blue pigments that infuse into the hair. Won't that turn my hair blue, we hear you ask? Not quite, as the process is a little bit more scientific than that. How does blue shampoo for brown hair work?

So, how do you know it's time to break out the blue shampoo? "If someone struggles with fading to an unwanted yellow/orange brassy tone midway point between visits to the salon, they are a good candidate for blue shampoo," Wiley says. What To Look For in A Blue Shampoo While fair-haired folks often deal with a yellowing effect, brunettes often see an orangey hue. Blue shampoos are one way to combat this—they neutralize the coppery color by adding a cool-toned finish. Just bear in mind that "blue" is somewhat subjective. So while you'll find plenty of undeniably cobalt options, many lean toward indigo and even violet. Say goodbye to brassiness with the right toning shampoo for your hair hue. Keep your color radiant for longer, straight from the shower! There are plenty of everyday hair products out there, but not every formula is suited for everyday use. Just as clarifying shampoos and hair growth shampoos are often best used as-needed, your blue shampoo may come with specific instructions, especially in terms of frequency and methodology. When shopping for a blue shampoo, both Wiley and Korab agree that customers should avoid products with sulfates. Korab adds that you should also steer clear of parabens and silicones.