Matrix Total Results Brass Off Blue Shampoo 300ml & Conditioner 300ml Duo for Lightened Brunette Hair

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Theresa Holland has been contributing to Byrdie since 2020, covering wellness, makeup, skincare, and haircare. For this story, she interviewed two stylists for product recommendations and insight into the science of color-depositing hair washes. Having tried a handful of blue/purple shampoos in the past, she's particularly fond of Fanola and Kevin Murphy. You can read more stories by Theresa on MyDomaine and The Spruce. As mentioned, blue shampoos can be overly drying and may throw off a blue tint if used too frequently. Other than that, Bonilla says that it’s best to avoid shampoos that contain silicone and some harsh sulfates. Not only can they weigh your hair down, but they may also lead to breakage. Aesthetically, the risk of overusing a pigmented shampoo is that it can cause your hair to look dull. 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." I have been using this shampoo for over a year now. It takes out the majority of the yellow, and makes my hair shiny and beautiful… I get compliments on my hair all the time, and I am very happy with the product,” one reviewer wrote for the Total Results So Silver Purple Shampoo. After you hop out of the shower, apply a leave-in hair oil or serum, such as the L'Oréal Paris Elvive Hyaluron + Plump Moisture Plump Serum, Paraben-Free to your damp strands. A little goes a long way here, so just dispense a dime-sized amount into your hands and apply it to the lengths and ends of your hair.

If you’re blonde, you should totally should stay away from blue shampoo, because as L’Oréal Paris Creative Director of Style and Color Jonathan Colombini explains, “it won’t damage [blonde hair] but it could turn your blondest blondes a little muddy or even cast a blue tint." To select the best blue shampoos, we researched the top options on the market. We also asked dermatologists which brands they recommend, along with their insight on what shoppers should look for and avoid when choosing a blue shampoo. Additionally, we made sure to include products that suit various skin and hair types.

What Does Blue Shampoo Do?

Matrix pros like to recommend a full system that will not only tone brassy brunette hair color but will also strengthen and condition the hair. Their system of choice is Matrix Total Results Brass Off. The system contains: I've been bleaching my (originally dark brown) mop for many years now. The only time I have achieved an apparently visually uniform effect is when I have bleached short, virgin hair all over. The longer it gets, the more variable the results appear. Hairstyling pros recommend sudsing up with blue shampoo once a week to cancel orange or red tones out of brown hair color. For more toning, leave it in your hair for two or three minutes before rinsing. Don’t worry if your blue shampoo hits the shower tile--it will rinse out. You may wish to use gloves when shampooing to protect your skin. What’s a Good Blue Shampoo to Use? This is the first time I’ve ever written a review for anything in my life, but this deserves it. Lengthy review but I’m excited, ha!

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. 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 ShampooSilicone: Silicone is another potentially problematic ingredient for hair and scalp care. This is because silicones are not water soluble, and some types may build up and leave a residue on hair strands. This ultimately prevents moisture from getting into the hair shaft, which may, over time, make the hair dry and weak. The ‘bad’ silicones will leave a mask effect over your hair, meaning they’ll make your hair feel silky and smooth in the short term but will eventually cause damage. There are, however, some silicones, such as PEG-7 dimethicone, which are lighter and water-soluble and therefore less likely to cause damage. .

Gloria Bonilla, colorist at NoMad: Celebrity-hairdresser, Sally Hershberger’s, salon in downtown NYC

Blue Shampoo vs Purple Shampoo

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 Whatever your hair type, you should never skip conditioner — and this is especially true if you have color-treated hair. To help keep your color looking its very best, we recommend reaching for a deep conditioner or hair mask. Try the L'Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Signature Masque, Color Care Hair Mask, which works to nourish and protect color-treated hair while boosting shine and softness. Our vision) is to build and unite the largest & best educated global community of hairdressers, fueled by expressive inspiration, uncomplicated products and services for all. Stronger together,” via a statement made by Matrix. This one perches on the blue-purple spectrum in a position which to my eyes tends a little more towards the purple end. But bluer than some. You want the blue to cancel out the orange and the purple to kill the yellow, so I guess they have settled on a compromise position to hopefully deal with a wider chunk of the spectrum. The most important thing to know about using blue shampoo is that you won’t be using it as frequently as you do your regular shampoo. Colombini noted that you’ll want to “use blue shampoo once a week at most,” as overuse could turn even dark hair blue.