Before and After Using Purple Shampoo

Maintaining vibrant, cool-toned hair can be a challenge, especially with the constant threat of yellow or brassy tones sneaking in. That’s where purple shampoo comes in—a game-changer for anyone looking to keep their blonde, silver, or even highlighted brunette hair looking fresh and salon-perfect. Whether you're dealing with dullness or brassy tones, purple shampoo can help you achieve and maintain the look you love. 

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The Before And After of Purple Shampoo

Yellow and Brassy Tones

Before: Over time, color-treated hair, particularly blonde, gray, or silver, can develop unwanted yellow or brassy tones. These warm hues emerge due to various factors like sun exposure, heat styling, and minerals in water, causing your hair to lose its cool, ashy undertones.

After: Purple shampoo neutralizes these yellow and brassy tones by depositing purple pigments into your hair. The purple cancels out the yellow, restoring your hair to a cooler, more balanced tone. The result is a vibrant, fresh look with reduced warmth and enhanced coolness.

Dullness and Vibrancy:

Before: As the effects of your initial color treatment wear off, your hair may start to appear dull, lacking the vibrancy it once had. The once-bright, cool tones begin to fade, leaving your hair looking lifeless and uneven.

After: Purple shampoo revives your hair’s vibrancy by restoring the cooler tones and eliminating the dullness caused by brassy undertones. After using purple shampoo, your hair regains its brightness and luster, with a refreshed and lively appearance that brings out the best in your color.

Warm Overpowering Tones:

Before: Warm, yellow, or orange undertones can start to dominate your hair color, overpowering the cooler tones that you desire. This results in hair that looks warmer and less crisp than when it was first colored.

After: By using purple shampoo, you can reduce these overpowering warm tones, bringing your hair back to a cooler, crisper shade. The purple pigments counteract the warmth, leaving your hair with the intended cool tones that make your color stand out.

Salon-Fresh Appearance:

Before: As time goes on, your hair begins to lose the salon-fresh appearance it had right after your color treatment. The vibrancy and precision of the original color start to diminish, making your hair look less maintained and polished.

After: Regular use of purple shampoo helps maintain that salon-fresh look by consistently neutralizing brassy tones and enhancing the coolness of your color. Your hair continues to look polished and well-maintained, as if you’ve just stepped out of the salon, prolonging the life of your color treatment.

Purple Shampoo On Different Hair Colours

Using Purple Shampoo on Brown Hair:

Before: Brown hair, especially if it's color-treated or exposed to heat styling, UV rays, or mineral-rich water, can develop unwanted brassy tones over time. These yellow or orange undertones can dull the vibrancy of your brunette locks, making your hair look less fresh and polished.

After: When you use purple shampoo on brown hair, particularly on lighter strands or highlights, it helps neutralize those brassy tones. The purple pigments counteract the warm hues, bringing your brown hair back to a cooler, more balanced shade. While purple shampoo might not drastically change dark brown hair, it effectively tones lighter areas, enhancing the overall appearance and keeping your color looking fresh and vibrant.

Using Purple Shampoo on Red Hair:

Before: As red hair fades, especially if it’s color-treated, it can start to show unwanted yellow tones, which can dull the intensity and richness of the red color. This can leave your hair looking less vibrant and more washed out over time.

After: Purple shampoo can be a helpful tool for maintaining the vibrancy of red hair. It neutralizes the yellow tones that can emerge as the red fades, ensuring that your hair color remains rich and vibrant. While purple shampoo won’t alter the red hue itself, it helps keep the color looking its best by preventing the development of unwanted warm tones. This extends the life of your red hair between salon visits or at-home coloring sessions.

Using Purple Shampoo on Black Hair:

Before: Black hair, whether natural or color-treated, doesn’t typically suffer from the same brassy tones as lighter hair colors. However, it can accumulate product buildup or lose its luster over time, leading to a dull appearance.

After: Purple shampoo, while effective at toning lighter hair, does not have a significant effect on black hair. It won’t change or darken the color, as black hair has already reached its maximum depth. However, using purple shampoo can still cleanse the hair effectively, helping to remove buildup and leave the hair feeling clean and refreshed. It acts just like a regular shampoo, maintaining the overall health of the hair without altering its color

How long does it take to see results from purple shampoo? 

Results from purple shampoo can vary depending on the formula. Some shampoos are highly potent and can show results within a minute, potentially leaving a purplish tint if left too long. Others may require 10 minutes or more to effectively neutralize brassy tones.

What is the downside of purple shampoo? 

The main downside of purple shampoo is the risk of overuse, which can result in an unwanted purple or violet tint on your hair. This is especially likely if the shampoo is left on too long. Following usage instructions carefully is essential to avoid this issue.

Do you use normal shampoo after purple shampoo? 

It's best to use regular shampoo first to cleanse your hair and remove any buildup. This prepares your hair to better absorb the purple shampoo. Purple shampoo should be used once or twice a week, or as needed, to maintain your hair color.

What happens if you use purple shampoo every day? 

Using purple shampoo too often can lead to unwanted tones, like a temporary purple or ashy tint, especially in porous or damaged hair. It can also cause dryness, making your hair dull and brittle. To avoid this, use purple shampoo only once or twice a week.