What Does Purple Shampoo Do To Brown Hair?
If you've lightened your locks with techniques like balayage or ombre, or simply find yourself battling brassy tones due to frequent dyeing, purple shampoo could be just what you need. In this article, we’ll explore how purple shampoo works wonders by neutralizing brassiness, boosting vibrancy, and preserving your hair color. Plus, we'll walk you through the best ways to use it to keep your brown hair looking as fresh and vibrant as the day you left the salon.
Benefits On Brown Hair
Neutralizes Brassiness
Purple shampoo serves as an essential tool for brown hair that has been lightened through processes like balayage, ombre, or frequent dyeing. Over time, treated brown hair tends to reveal unwanted warm and brassy undertones as the color fades and strands become dry and damaged. The purple pigment in the shampoo is crucial for counteracting these warm tones because it sits opposite yellow on the color wheel, effectively neutralizing brassiness and maintaining the richness of brown hair.
Enhances Vibrancy and Shine
Regular use of purple shampoo on brown hair not only helps in removing unwanted warm tones but also enhances the overall vibrancy of the hair. It adds a luminous shine and helps keep the color looking fresh and rich, preventing the dullness that often comes with color-treated hair.
Preserves Hair Color
By mitigating color fade, purple shampoo extends the life of the dye within the hair. It doesn't lighten the hair but maintains its depth and richness by subtly toning down excess warmth. This makes it an ideal choice for those looking to keep their brown hair vibrant without frequent re-coloring.
How to Use Purple Shampoo on Brown Hair
Application
Start by thoroughly wetting your hair. Apply purple shampoo mainly to the lighter, brassy sections of your hair, which typically are the ends or the lower lengths. Gently massage the shampoo into these areas to ensure even coverage.
Waiting Time
Leave the shampoo in your hair for about five minutes. This duration allows the purple pigments sufficient time to neutralize brassy tones effectively.
Rinsing
Rinse your hair with cool water after the waiting period. Using cool water helps close the hair cuticles, locking in the pigment and enhancing the overall shine of your hair.
Conditioning
Follow up with a deep conditioner suitable for color-treated hair. Apply it generously, especially focusing on areas prone to dryness or damage. Leave the conditioner in your hair for 3 to 10 minutes, depending on your hair’s needs, to provide deep nourishment and conditioning.
Final Rinse and Detangling
Thoroughly rinse out the conditioner. Towel dry your hair gently and carefully detangle with a wide-tooth comb to minimize breakage.
Leave-in Treatment
For additional shine and protection, especially if you use heat styling tools, apply a leave-in conditioner. Spray this onto your wet or towel-dried hair. A leave-in product with ingredients like pro-vitamin B5 can help make your hair smoother and more manageable after just one application.
Parrotfish Purple Shampoo Range
When it comes to maintaining the perfect shade of brown, purple shampoo is a must-have in your hair care arsenal. Parrotfish Purple Shampoo is designed to neutralize unwanted brassy or yellow tones, enhancing the beauty your hair colour.
For those looking for a complete care regimen, the Parrotfish Purple Shampoo and Conditioner set is an excellent choice. This duo works synergistically to combat brassiness while nourishing and hydrating your locks. The conditioner in particular helps seal in moisture and protects hair from damage, leaving your strands feeling soft and looking shiny.
What happens if I put purple shampoo on brown hair?
Applying purple shampoo to highlighted or light brown hair enhances its shine and richness while reducing brassiness. Simply swap your regular shampoo for a purple one to integrate it into your hair care routine.
Will purple shampoo darken hair?
Purple shampoo won't lighten or darken hair but may leave a slight violet tint if overused, particularly noticeable in silver or white hair, rather than on warmer blondes or darker colors.
Can I use purple shampoo on dark brown hair?
Yes, purple shampoo works to reduce brassiness in dark brown hair just as it does in blonde, helping to maintain vibrancy and shine while preventing color fade.
Can you overdo purple shampoo?
Using purple shampoo too frequently can lead to excessive neutralization of yellow tones, potentially making your hair look darker. It's best used only once or twice a week, not as a regular shampoo replacement.
Using purple shampoo as part of your regular hair care routine ensures that your brown hair stays as vibrant and rich as when it was first colored, making it an indispensable product for anyone with lightened or color-treated brown hair.
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Description
Description
Toning shampoo and conditioner bars for blonde or silver hairwith acai oil, aloe extract,lemon, and orange essential oil and floral notes.
This sudsy Purple Shampoo bar is perfect for blonde or silver hair and will helptone down brassy or yellow hues. Enriched with acai oil, it is a great companionfor sun-damaged hair, helping form a protective shield. Infused with soothing aloe extract, known for its hydrating properties, it can restore vibrancy to natural or color-treated hair.
- Aloe Extract: Removes excess sebum and product residue without damaging hair strands. Unlike harsh chemicals, aloe vera is gentle, preserving hair integrity.
- Acai Oil: Rich in healthy fatty acids, acai oil tames frizzy, dry, and damaged hair, leaving curls smoother, shinier and moisturized.
- Gentian Violet: Helps remove the yellow, brassy or dull tones and highlights from blonde or silver hair.
- Sodium Coco Sulfate: Gently cleanses the hair, removing impurities and excess oils without stripping its natural moisture.
Additionally, activated charcoal's detoxifying properties not only support hair growth but also promote scalp health by preventing product build-up. We use a natural colorant to ensure it is safe for hair application. Its scent blend of orange, lemon, and other fragrances will turn your shower into a refreshing rainforest experience. Our shampoo bar is suitable for daily use and is safe for chemically treated hair. Experience the goodness of natural ingredients with our neutralizing and toning Purple Shampoo Bar.
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Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Immerse yourself in the vibrant splendor of a tropical rainforest with this refreshing purple shampoo bar.
Envision yourself strolling through lush foliage after a cleansing rain, the air alive with the zesty fragrance of freshly squeezed lemons and ripe oranges. Each wash is a revitalizing experience, as the citrus notes dance on your skin, awakening your senses with their bright, sunny disposition. Yet, amidst the citrus symphony, there's a hint of fresh flowers that lends a touch of depth, muting the sharpness of the citrus and adding a layer of sophistication. It's like embarking on a journey through a lush paradise, where every lather transports you to a world of invigorating freshness and natural beauty, with a whisper of mystery lingering in the air.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sodium coco sulfate, coconut oil, fragrance oil blend, cocoa butter, shea butter, extra virgin olive oil, acai oil, lemon essential oil, orange essential oil, mica, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, gentian violet, activated charcoal, aloe extract.
2.1 oz. (60 g)
Our bars are created with Sodium Coco Sulfate, a lathering agent that makes the shampoo sudsy. It is milder than Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate because it is derived from coconuts, not petroleum. Environmental Working Group's (EWG) certification for surfactants, Sodium Coco Sulfate, is rated a "1," the highest safety rating. Your hair is getting the best of both worlds because it effectively dissolves dirt and grease, but more gently, it is safe for colored hair, and you still get the sudsy lather we are all accustomed to. This helps the transition period from liquid to bar seamless.
How to Use
How to Use
Utilizing a purple shampoo bar comes with a straightforward yet effective method: either directly apply the damp bar onto your hair or create a lather in your palms first. Then, with care, work the shampoo bar through your scalp and hair, mimicking the application process of traditional liquid shampoos.
Each purple shampoo bar is meticulously encased in a bamboo holder for its protection during transit. It's crucial to remember, however, that this bamboo holder is not designed to serve as a soap dish. For the preservation and extended use of your shampoo bar, investing in an appropriate soap dish is vital. An ideal soap dish should raise the bar off its surface, allowing for proper air circulation and the draining away of any residual water. By adopting this practice, you can significantly enhance the durability of your purple shampoo bar, with it lasting anywhere between four to six months.
Discover Key Ingredients
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aloe extract
Removes excess sebum and product residue without damaging hair strands. Unlike harsh chemicals, aloe vera is gentle, preserving hair integrity.
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acai oil
Rich in healthy fatty acids, acai oil tames frizzy, dry, and damaged hair, leaving curls smoother, shinier and moisturized.
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gentian violet
Helps remove the yellow, brassy or dull tones and highlights from blonde or silver hair.
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sodium coco sulfate
Derived from coconuts, and milder than Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, while still producing a sudsy lather. It is safe for colored hair and helps the transition period from liquid to bar seamless.
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