Is there anything no one has told you about being blonde? Let’s say; Requires super maintenance. Along with constant root touch-ups and weekly deep conditioning masks, your beautiful blonde shade can turn copper if you use the wrong shampoo.
Fortunately, purple skincare products are there to help you avoid this mess. The purple pigments in the formula counteract brassy tones (like blonde or orange) to keep your hair looking shiny and fresh. Read on for the best purple care products and advice.
Purple care products are exactly what they look like: products with a purple hue. The thinking behind purple hair care products is based on the color wheel theory, which is the same principle people use for color correction in makeup. This theory, which you may have learned in your middle school art classes, states that colors on opposite sides of the color wheel, also known as complementary colors, neutralize each other. When color wheel theory is applied to hair, it tries to balance brassy tones. So where is purple in all this? Yellow is actually the complementary color to purple, so these shampoos work very well at keeping orange at bay. Purple hues block unwanted brassy yellow tones and preserve shine.
Brunettes, dirty blondes, and other deep blonde tones (think less Marilyn Monroe, more Gigi Hadid’s honey blonde) may opt for a blue shampoo instead. Darker tones do not turn yellow as they give their colors a deeper warmth. Blue is a complementary color to orange, making it ideal for toning dark blondes and brunettes.
While we agree that purple shampoos generally work best on silver or blonde hair, brunettes can also benefit from the cooling benefits of the color. The main complaint of brunettes is that their hair turns into a copper color. For dark hair, we recommend using it once a week to refuse it.
These shampoos are mostly used to balance brassiness for natural and dyed blondes. Although these products cannot completely change your color, they can help you maintain your current color tone.
What is purple shampoo and what does it do?
Purple shampoo is designed with purple pigments that cling to the surface of your hair to help minimize the appearance of your hair’s yellow or brassy tones. This works because purple is the opposite of yellow on the color wheel and essentially causes the pigment to cancel out unwanted hues. The natural blonde in blonde hair, when coated with violet pigment, gives you a more neutral and even ashy hue.
And a fact: purple shampoo works in addition to the classic blonde on a variety of light colors, including balanced and highlighted hair, and even shades of grey, silver, and white.
Is it okay to use purple shampoo every day?
How often you use it depends on the level of toning needed and the health of your hair. You can use the shampoo as a regular shampoo or use it longer if you want a stronger toner effect. First, determine how much toning your blonde hair needs and go from there.
Massage the shampoo until lather and then apply to wet hair. Massage the product through the hair and let it sit for one to five minutes, depending on the level of brassiness.
Since purple shampoo creates pigment in the hair, if you use it too often or keep it for too long; your hair may turn a little too purple, especially if it’s dry or damaged. To avoid this, we recommend using the product until the desired tone level is achieved and then “once a week or every other week for maintenance”.
What should you use after purple shampoo?
Be sure to use a purple conditioner after your purple shampoo. The shampoo focuses mainly on the root area, so you want to make sure you also coat the ends with that violet pigment for a root-to-tip result. Purple shampoos can dry out some hair texture, so you may prefer to go with a moisturizing hair mask.
Contrary to popular belief, purple shampoo doesn’t actually bleach your hair. Instead, it deposits purple pigments to neutralize warm tones, making them appear brighter. You may not see the desired results until you use two or three purple shampoos.
There are points to be careful while using purple products. If you have icy blonde hair and leave a purple shampoo in for too long, your hair will end up with a blue-purple color. So make sure you read the instructions carefully and adjust your session accordingly.
Now that you know about these vibrant shampoos, it’s time to put all this knowledge into practice. Here are our top 25 purple shampoo picks…
1
MOROCCANOIL
Blond Parfait Purple Conditioner
439 TL
Maroccanoil Pigment Correcting Purple Conditioner, yellow, dark blond and gray color It fights against the copper reflections in the hair. Its lightweight formula features purple-violet pigments that help neutralize orange and yellow tones. It also contains ArganID technology that helps repair hair and reseal hair cuticles.
2
MATRIX
Silver Purple Shampoo for Blonde
$20
Helps brighten and eliminate unwanted yellow tones in blonde hair, add beautiful silver tones to platinum hair or transform your gray into a stunning silver.
3
MARC ANTHONY
Purple Care Cream for Blonde Hair 236 ml
73 TL
The care cream developed to prevent unwanted orange reflections on the hair, provides extra care while providing moisture support. It contains purple pigments in its formula to neutralize copper tones. It helps to protect hair color and increase shine in platinum, blonde, balayage hair.
4
BALMAIN
Purple Shampoo with Silver Pearl 300 ml
300 TL
Illuminating cleansing shampoo, especially for white and silver colored hair. Lilac pigments help balance and correct brass red and yellow tones.
5
URBAN CARE
Color Protecting Purple Hair Care Mask 200 ml
53.75TL
The mask, which prevents unwanted color breakage in the hair, enriched with purple coloring actives and UV filter, offers a more intense effect . The UV filter protects the hair from the damage of the sun and heat treatments. With Herbal Keratin Technology, it provides protection, maintenance and repair support against wear.
6
JOHN FRIEDA
Violet Crush Purple Shampoo for Blonde Hair 250 ml
68.95 TL
The shampoo with a color correcting formula removes unwanted yellow and orange tones from hair after dyeing. It gradually opens the hair color and provides the desired tone to be reached. Purple shampoo, which is needed for dyed, natural or shiny blonde hair, offers a special care with its violet extract formula. It allows you to repair the color of your hair exposed to sunlight or sea salt.
7
MILK SHAKE
Sulfate-Free Purple Toning Shampoo 300ml
192.90 TL
Silver shampoo containing violet pigments, against unwanted yellowing of white or gray hair. With its care and protection effect, fruit extracts nourish the hair and give shine; Milk proteins penetrate deep into the hair and strengthen its structure.
8
SACHAJUAN
Silver Conditioner 250 ml
4.99 TL
Silver conditioner, exercise with violet pigment, counteracts unwanted brassy tones, especially in cold blonde tones. The pigments it adds add volume and new shine to the hair. Ocean Silk Technology moisturizes, increases shine and provides balance. It gives the hair a feeling of supple, strong and healthy shine and vitality. Contains UV protection
9
L’OREAL PARIS
Loreal Serie Expert Blondifier Mask 500 ml
339 TL
It helps to revitalize bleached or dyed hair, giving it shine and shine. The nourishing blonding mask, enriched with polyphenol contained in acai extract, regenerates, smoothes and nourishes the hair, increasing its shine.
10
ASHLEY JOY
Purple Shampoo
94.95 TL
The shampoo specially developed for Platinum, Blonde and Gray hair neutralizes unwanted orangeness. With Vitamin A, Blueberry, Provitamin B5, it softens the hair and does not harden it.
11
BOOM BUTTER
Purple Hair Care Oil 190 ml
39,90 TL
With its structure that does not require rinsing and its support against orangeing, you can achieve a bright and natural hair structure that can be combed more easily by preparing the ground for the hair to regain its natural moisture balance. .
12
BUMBLE & BUMBLE
Bb Luminous Yellow Tone Enhancer
$345
The spray with purple pigments helps neutralize unwanted yellow and orange tones. This lightweight formula helps strengthen your hair tone while providing hydration, reducing frizz and conditioning the cuticle for soft, bouncy-looking hair. It also provides heat protection up to 230°C.
13
AVEDA
Blonde Revival Purple Conditioner 200 ml
329 TL
Neutralizes unwanted tones to achieve a bright, beautiful yellow tone, providing a freshly dyed look. It smoothes, softens and detangles treated hair.
14
KERASTASE
Blond Absolu Masque Ultra-Violet 200ml
554 TL
Ideal for neutralizing hair colored in cold blonde tones after bleaching. This rich hair mask prevents unwanted reflections by penetrating into the hair strands and nourishes the hair deeply, re-strengthening the hair ends that are prone to breakage. The powerful combination of hyaluronic acid and Edelweiss plant calms the hair and protects it from daily oxidation and pollution.
15
OLAPLEX
No.4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Purple Shampoo
$28
A purple-toned shampoo that strengthens, hydrates and neutralizes the brassy look while keeping hair hydrated from root to tip.
