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Silver & Grey Hair Clarifier?

Any users of hair clarifier shampoos that will really take out yellowing streaks of my white hair? I have bought and tried ones unsuccessfully from drug stores. I currently use Jhirmack Silver Brightening (purple) but, it doesn't work. Hair cuts are the only thing that eventually removes yellowed streaks. There are Ulta and Sally stores in my area besides department stores and common drugs stores,  Walmart, and Target. Please let me know if you have had success with a product you recommend. 

Thanks. 

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Re: Silver & Grey Hair Clarifier?

I have the same issue.  I think "old growth" stays yellow no matter what you do.  The part that is cut more frequently {the shorter lengths} is not yellow.   I think only a lightening, bleaching process would work.

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Re: Silver & Grey Hair Clarifier?

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I like WEN Bella Spirit Indigo. 

 

 

 

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Re: Silver & Grey Hair Clarifier?

@Villagesbabe .............There is nothing that will take out the yellow in your hair now.  A hair cut is the only thing that will work for that.  But to keep your new growth from yellowing use Shiny Silver shampoo and conditioner.  I have used it for years and it works really well.  

 

You can get it at Sally's Beauty Supply or Amazon.

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Re: Silver & Grey Hair Clarifier?

I use Shimmer Lights from Sally's.  I have tried everything and that seems to work best for me.  Of all the expensive brands I have tried, none came close.

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Re: Silver & Grey Hair Clarifier?

@Villagesbabe 

I have salt and pepper hair . I have been using Just Nutrtive Gray hair shampoo and conditioner . I really like it . It is not purple or blue ( I found them a bit drying ) . This has really brightened my hair and made it shiny . They have their own website . They are cruelty free too . 

Just Nutritive Gray & Silver Hair Set, Anti-Brass, Soft & Bright, For All Types, Non-Purple, 16 oz

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I believe it's a purple bottle but by Clairol and indeed is "shimmer lights". (of course all salons have some sort of purple tone down yellow rinse shampoo, which kerastase is one but I still take mine when I'm visiting for some reason.

 

I color high lift my hair to platinum every 5 weeks and sometimes it get's that yellow tinge to it as well, ugh. I still have some light ash brown hair.

 

First you shampoo with regular whatever you use and on second wash use the shimmer lights.  But not too long, as it will turn your hair more to a gray and quick. (good news it will come out with another wash as it is just a rinse).

 

It is inexpensive, helps when necessary.

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Re: Silver & Grey Hair Clarifier?

If you don't want to get all spendy give John Frieda Shimmering Silver products a try. They also make a Violet Crush for Blondes that might work, too.

 

Their color depositing shampoos and conditioners are quite good. 

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Re: Silver & Grey Hair Clarifier?


@Spacrazy wrote:

I like WEN Bella Spirit Indigo. 

 

 

 


I agree Bella Spirit Inigo by Wen is the absolute best. I have been using it since it first aired. My Silver Streaks have never looked shinier and healthier and smoother since using it. 
I won't ve without it. I have gotten more compliments on my hair than I can count.

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Re: Silver & Grey Hair Clarifier?

@Villagesbabe  I have used two shampoo/conditioner combos that I like to keep my gray hair from being yellow.

 

Luseta Purple Shampoo and Conditioner Set for Blonde, Gray - Color Treated Hair - Sulfate Free Paraben Free - Infused with...

 

This is the one I like the best, from Amazon. The other is also from Amazon, and is Pura D'Or. I am using this now, and once I use it up will probably go back to the Luseta.

 

When I used the Wen Indigo it turned my hair blue. I have a large, large bottle full of it sitting in my shower unused. I cannot recommend it for gray hair. Unless you want blue hair.