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Solution for brassy hair?

nanny24 — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 23:54:33 GMT

When I go get a color at beauty shop, I have brassy tones for a couple of weeks. My hair has reddish undertones, and it takes a few shampoos to get rid of it. Any suggestions to speed this up?

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

Big Joanie — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 23:59:13 GMT

I can almost guarantee it is the products used ... I had a long time

hairdresser that rented a chair in a salon .. she had to use the

products the salon bought as the owner had a contract with a certain

brand .. my friend who still goes to her .. her hair always has a reddish

tint to it .. and the hairdresser told us once that she would switch to

different products if she could ....

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:05:51 GMT

@nanny24 wrote:
When I go get a color at beauty shop, I have brassy tones for a couple of weeks. My hair has reddish undertones, and it takes a few shampoos to get rid of it. Any suggestions to speed this up?

@nanny24 Have you tried using a purple shampoo, to tone down the brassiness? You only use it every few shampoos, not with every shampoo.

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

glam_girl — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:37:53 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@nanny24 wrote:
When I go get a color at beauty shop, I have brassy tones for a couple of weeks. My hair has reddish undertones, and it takes a few shampoos to get rid of it. Any suggestions to speed this up?
@nanny24 Have you tried using a purple shampoo, to tone down the brassiness? You only use it every few shampoos, not with every shampoo.

Purple shampoo would be the best suggestion, but like @nanny24 mentioned, you are not supposed to use it with every shampoo nor you are supposed to wash your hair twice with a purple shampoo. The recommendation is usually to use the purple shampoo for the first wash and then a hydrating shampoo for the second wash. And don't skip conditioner either. Purple shampoos are known to be a little bit drying.

If you like Wen cleansing conditioners, Indigo would be a great alternative for you, but again I wouldn't use it on every wash either.

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

gizmogal — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:38:05 GMT

Clairol Shimmer Lights shampoo is purple, but does not add any purple tones. It cuts brassiness for blonde or silver hair or reddish tones. Also good if you swim in a pool and the chlorine affects color treated hair, or too much time in the sun. All that corrected by this easy to afford shampoo. Leaves in body and manageability. I’ve bought it at beauty supply shops and Amazon.

Similar, easier to find product with excellent results is Jhirmack Distinctions Silver Plus. Developed for silver, blonde and red hair to keep color true. I find that one in CVS and similar stores in the hair care aisle. Very affordable.

My hair is nearly white and when I use either of these products in the summer, it really gives a pure whiteness and bright silver emphasis that sun, sweat and pool chemicals can undermine. Nice shampoos that do not alter your normal hair washing/conditioning/setting routines. Wash, rinse, repeat and you don’t have to use “purple” every day.

Hope I’ve helped.

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

Katcat1 — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 01:13:36 GMT

@nanny24 I own two different shampoos that take out yellow casts. One is by Aveda called Blue Malva and the other is Shikai for blondes and gray hair and both work. Now they may have a shampoo for redheads but you will have to do the leg work and search it out. Also, check out Brass Banisher by L'Oreal. THey offer several products to get rid of brassiness in 5 minutes.

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

nanny24 — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 01:49:28 GMT

Thanks ladies, we don't have a beauty supply store in my town, but do have a CVS. Will check out your suggestions.

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

jellyBEAN — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 03:28:38 GMT

My experience has been sort of the opposite of yours in that my hair tends to look brassier the longer I go between colorings. Because of the xpense I tend to go longer than I should between appointments - usually 10 weeks or so.

When I mentioned the brassiness she mixed more "ash" tone into the mix. She also said my gray would not be as noticeable as the hair grows in. I look forward to the day when I prepare myself to accept myself having a head of all gray hair and not having to color it. I'm just not there yet.

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

CamilleP — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 04:14:59 GMT

Nanny24, I don't color my hair any more, but the remnants of my last color tend to turn brassy with any exposure to sunlight. I am using WEN Indigo cleansing conditioner a couple of times a week to tone it down. It isn't purple, but dark blue, and is not at all drying to my hair. Even when the last of my last color job grows out and gets cut off, I'll keep using Indigo because it keeps my increasingly grey hair silvery, not yellowed. I fight that battle because of how hard our well water is, but if you live in a city, the chlorine in treated drinking water can also significantly effect your hair color.

You can get WEN Indigo here from QVC, there's one kit that includes the best lip balm you will ever use, and I think there might be a few other kits it comes in, too. I hope you love it if you decide to try it.

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

Desertdi — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 05:59:40 GMT

Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Anti-Brass Treatment. Walmart, Target & Amazon (and probably more vendors)

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

Theresa1121 — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 09:39:06 GMT

I have the same issue with my hair going brassy after highlights.

Wen's new Indiago purple cleansing conditioner is the best I have tried as others tend to be drying.

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

Pook — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 10:18:26 GMT

@nanny24 I would speak with my hairdresser about what to do. If she/he dosn't know you don't like this then they can't fix it.

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

ID2 — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 12:52:58 GMT

I go to a Kevin Murphy salon. She uses all Kevin Murphy color and hair products. I never have any brassiness to my hair color. I absolutely LOVE using KM products. It smells so nice! Well worth the extra cost.

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

twinkies — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:49:32 GMT

Joico purple shampoo

cathy from ma

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

Pancho — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 19:48:38 GMT

@nanny24

I'm no coloring expert but seems your colorist needs to go with colors in "Ash" tones and stay away from golden tones. Most color does tend to pull to golden/brassy/red tones but when you use Ash it eliminates this. I'm not sure a shampoo will do that but certainly wouldn't hurt to give it a try.

For example: I color my hair at home with Loreal Paris Excellence Creme (I've used it for years). I am a medium blonde. If I buy the color "8 Medium Blonde," my hair comes out looking more golden to slightly reddish. But if I use the color "7.5A Medium Ash Blonde," my hair has no golden or reddish tones. I perfer the Ash tones myself as I don't want to be a red-blonde. Good luck!

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

Lipstickdiva — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 20:37:09 GMT

I have the same problem with brassiness but if you are coming out of the salon looking brassy, she is either using the wrong color on you or she needs to put a toner on you to get rid of that.

My hair pulls gold and they have to use a toner on me and leave it on for longer than is usual. I never leave the salon brassy, she makes sure of that. However, as I continually shampoo, the brasiness can sometimes start to come back.

The problem with using purple shampoos is they lighten up the other parts of your hair. I get hilights and low lights. I use Brass Out Shampoo by Paul Mitchell. But that will make my hi-lights blonder and it will also make my low lights lighter which I don't want.

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

ALRATIBA — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 18:12:46 GMT

I bought three different purple shampoos: Clairol, Jhirmack and some other that I don't recall the name ... and conditioners. I alternate. My hair always works better when I switch shampoos regularly. I ordered them all from Amazon. I couldn't find them at CVS or Walgeen's around here.

I've been using a shampoo and conditioner everyday for a couple of weeks to tone down my blonde hair as it move into gray. You probably won't have to use it everyday.

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

pepes mom — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 03:37:13 GMT

I found out that I can't do any of the warm tones in my hair the hard way. Last month, we attempted rose gold on my hair. My colorist mixed mainly pink and purple with a touch of coral and well, I wound up looking like Ronald McDonald. And trying to get it to a normal color was a challenge. It was demi-permanent color that was supposed to wash out after 20 washes. It never totally left my hair. Last week, it lightened to a "peachberry blonde" shade.

I opted to bleach my hair last week and add a lavender toner. I am sorta silvery purple blonde. It is so much better than what was there previously.

Warm, golden, or orange-red based colors are on my "never again" list.

There should be a toner that your colorist can add to tone down the brassiness. Good luck.

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

lovesrecess — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:43:15 GMT

I just bought Everpure blonde shampoo by L’Oréal that is supposed to get rid of brassiness ...are you supposed to only use it a few times so your hair doesn’t turn purple? I am a true novice at this!

Re: Solution for brassy hair?

gizmogal — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:55:58 GMT

@lovesrecess wrote:
I just bought Everpure blonde shampoo by L’Oréal that is supposed to get rid of brassiness ...are you supposed to only use it a few times so your hair doesn’t turn purple? I am a true novice at this!

Your hair will not “turn purple” no matter how often you use that shampoo. It might get more dry and need conditioner. To prevent that, use the Everpure only a couple of times a week and any other shampoo as,an alternate. Purple shampoo doesn’t make your hair purple, it just cuts the brassy effects. You can use it for years and years, just not recommended for every day.

See, now you’re not a novice!