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Using PURPLE shampoo

Quinny — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 06:34:00 GMT

I've passed through the "grey transition" phase and my hair is finally its natural silver-white color. It's been several months and my silver-white hair is looking dull. I have seen and read about purple shampoos (many different brands) used to brighten grey, white or silver hair.

Are these shampoos pretty much all the same? I have read some can leave a blue or purple tinge on the hair.

Are these shampoos meant to take the place of my regular shampoo? I appreciate your feedback.

Re: Using PURPLE shampoo

mspatmac — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 07:07:18 GMT

@Quinny I am where you are and yes I use purple shampoo as recommended by my hairdresser. It does not replace my regular shampoo but used every 3 or 4 shampoos as a replacement. I do strongly suggest a salon grade as they contain less fillers and more quality ingredients than you'll find sold in drug stores. Google difference between salon and Drug store shampoos for more information about fillers.

It works for me and does brighten my hair and has not left tinges of purple in my hair.

Re: Using PURPLE shampoo

Suneshine — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 10:06:48 GMT

I use the Wen "purple" cleansing conditioner as my first shampoo. I use as directed and then leave it on for a few minutes. I rinse well and then use my normal cleansing conditoner as my leave in. I have light blonde hair and suffer from brassiness and dullness if I don't use this routine. Moisture is a problem for the dullness. I started using many type of masks two to three times per month prior to shampooing. That has increased strength in my hair which helped with breakage.

Re: Using PURPLE shampoo

Imaoldhippie — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 10:31:16 GMT

@Quinny ..................I have used Shiny Silver Shampoo for my white hair for years on the recommendation of my stylist. I also use Shiny Silver purple conditioner. I use the purple shampoo daily.

No it does not leave any blue in my hair. It prevents that dull yellow white and silver hair gets.

You may need to get a hair cut first to get rid of most of your dullness as the purple shampoo will not take it out.

I get The shiny silver at Sally's and on Amazon.

Re: Using PURPLE shampoo

felixmom — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:39:10 GMT

Aveda Blue Malva.

Re: Using PURPLE shampoo

Franklinbell — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:41:01 GMT

Sadly the purple products don't work on my hair. My hair grabs the color, and it takes forever to get out. My stylist tried and tried to make it work. We are currently using a conditioner named Syntonics brighting conditioner. Makes my hair very shiny and cleans up my silver hair. Hope that helps!

Re: Using PURPLE shampoo

skatting44 — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:58:05 GMT

Paul Mitchell products bought at a salon has purle shampoos for blondes and those with gray . The minerals in your water can make those hair colors look dull or yellow.

Re: Using PURPLE shampoo

Dazlin — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:46:08 GMT

@Quinny , I have very light pale blonde hair, and I use Joico, it's purple. It doesn't leave any purple tint in hair at all. I just use it maybe once a week or less if I see my hair is looking a bit yellow, which only happens when I'm due for color.

Re: Using PURPLE shampoo

Quinny — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 23:45:51 GMT

@mspatmac wrote:
@Quinny I am where you are and yes I use purple shampoo as recommended by my hairdresser. It does not replace my regular shampoo but used every 3 or 4 shampoos as a replacement. I do strongly suggest a salon grade as they contain less fillers and more quality ingredients than you'll find sold in drug stores. Google difference between salon and Drug store shampoos for more information about fillers.

It works for me and does brighten my hair and has not left tinges of purple in my hair.

@mspatmac Thank you! What brand of purple shampoo do you prefer?

Re: Using PURPLE shampoo

Lucky Charm — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:03:17 GMT

I use Purple Reign by Noughty. Sold at Ulta.

I don't use it every shampoo, maybe once a week. Or I'll add it to my everyday (organic) shampoo

I use this brand for several reasons.

The ingredients aren't as harsh as some purple (and non-purple) shampoos out there.

It's vegan and cruelty free. Made in the USA. I think it's woman-owned, too. Not positive about that, though.

Re: Using PURPLE shampoo

mspatmac — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:07:11 GMT

@Quinny I use White Hot that I get from Amazon

Re: Using PURPLE shampoo

Queen of shop — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:27:30 GMT

@Quinny I use Oligo, Black Violet. 32oz. Amazon. $42.97. It lasts a long time. I use it once a week. I also pump some of my regular shampoo into my hand with the Oligo. I like it a lot.

Re: Using PURPLE shampoo

Tricolor — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 15:12:34 GMT

@Quinny wrote:
I've passed through the "grey transition" phase and my hair is finally its natural silver-white color. It's been several months and my silver-white hair is looking dull. I have seen and read about purple shampoos (many different brands) used to brighten grey, white or silver hair.
Are these shampoos pretty much all the same? I have read some can leave a blue or purple tinge on the hair.
Are these shampoos meant to take the place of my regular shampoo? I appreciate your feedback.

@Quinny , I use a purple shampoo on my blonde highlighted hair. I am not letting my hair go gray. So I have had a lot of experinece with these shampoos. Some I have found to be too strong. My purpose is to keep my blonde highlights and some make my hair have a blue cast or even a silver cast. My favorite is Pureology Strength Cure Blonde sold at Ulta. Even though you don't have blonde hair, I think this would work very well for you. It isi very hydrating. My stylist once told me also that I did not find a good purple shampoo, to just use a purple conditioner. That way it would not be less harsh than some purple shampoos.

Re: Using PURPLE shampoo

tends2dogs — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:01:15 GMT

@Quinny I use Maison 276. It is sold here on the Q and I have also bought it from her website. I have white hair and this has helped a lot. I hated the way every purple shampoo left a purple cast to my hair and stained my shower. I tried a lot of them. They are also very drying.

When I added Tweak'd scrub to my regimen, that is when my hair really whitened up.

HTH