REDKEN | Color Extend Brownlights | Blue Toning & Anti-Brass Protection Shampoo | For Natural & Color-Treated Brunettes | 300ml

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There are plenty of everyday hair products out there, but not every formula is suited for everyday use. Just as clarifying shampoos and hair growth shampoos are often best used as-needed, your blue shampoo may come with specific instructions, especially in terms of frequency and methodology. Helping to maintain color-treated brunettes color and keep it true-to-tone, immediately after a trip to the salon Think toning shampoo is only for blondes? Think again! For all the brunettes out there, if you’re not using blue shampoo, you’re missing out. We’re taking a look at blue shampoo and exactly why it needs a place in your shower. Simply put, Wiley says that blue shampoo "is ideal for anyone with dark blonde, gray hair, [or] brunette hair." This applies whether your brown color is natural or not, but if it's not, she adds that blue shampoo is ideal "to maintain the color of hair after a salon appointment." While there are many standout blue 'poos on the market, Matrix Brass Off shines above the rest. Formulated specifically for lightened brunette hair, this sulfate-free hair wash deposits blue-violet pigments to minimize brassiness. In other words, it creates a stunning cool-toned finish that brings out the intended effect of your color-treated hair. The vanilla-rose scent doesn't hurt either.

This depends on the hair's porosity, the condition of your hair and how regularly you wash it. Use Color Extend Brownlights daily to achieve your desired cool result. Then as needed to maintain your cool tone. Results have shown that the neutralization will last much longer, extending the life of your brunette shade. Substitute your range for Color Extend Magnetics on days you don’t use Brownlights. Blue shampoo is a gentle cleansing shampoo designed to help neutralize unwanted yellow and brassy tones in blonde and gray hair," explains celebrity stylist and HairBoss CEO Jamie Wiley. "It is formulated with blue pigments that help to counteract the yellow tones, leaving hair looking brighter and more vibrant." Who Should Use a Blue Shampoo?Keep your brown hair vibrant for longer with blue shampoo, designed specifically for all your brunette needs andextend your routine by adding in Redken’s newest hero product One United. This multi benefit all-in-one, treatment has 25 benefits in three key areas: manageability, protection and beauty. It’s a must have for everyone’s hair care routine, delivering instant results and improved manageability for all hair types and textures. Wiley also lists a number of other qualities that make a blue shampoo great, including, "UV filters to protect hair from sun damage; a mild, low-pH formula to help maintain color and prevent brassiness; plant-based, color-enhancing ingredients like blueberry extract and blue-violet pigments; moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and panthenol to protect and repair hair; and, finally, Vitamin B5 to help strengthen hair strands." How To Use Blue Shampoo

Brunette hair has more melanin than blonde strands, when it's lightened (in the salon or by the sun) the pigment is removed, resulting in a warmer or copper tone. Which may be perfect for the summer months but if copper isn't what you are going for, then a blue shampoo may be your answer.

Hairstylist Jennifer Korab agrees, adding, "As the weeks progress, it’s common for color-treated hair to become brassy regardless of color tone. Blue shampoo can counterbalance the brassy pigment and extend the life of the hair between salon visits."

While fair-haired folks often deal with a yellowing effect, brunettes often see an orangey hue. Blue shampoos are one way to combat this—they neutralize the coppery color by adding a cool-toned finish. Just bear in mind that "blue" is somewhat subjective. So while you'll find plenty of undeniably cobalt options, many lean toward indigo and even violet. Apply blue shampoo to wet hair in the shower. Lather it around, focusing on the color-treated sections, and allow it to sit for three to five minutes. Then rinse it out and use a conditioner like you normally would. Some blue shampoos call for using gloves to avoid getting the color on your skin, but most will wash clean from your hands when you rinse your hair. Shelly Aguirreof Chicago'sMaxine Salonis a professional stylist with 12 years of experience teaching at salons and tradeshows.

And again, it's important to assess both the instructions on the bottle and the needs of your hair in the moment so that you can find the best routine for you. Your brown hair will be glowing in no time. The Best Blue Shampoos