Silver Lining - Purple Toning Shampoo

Purple shampoo is a DIY toning product used on blonde, highlighted or grey hair that neutralises yellow, brassy tones leaving the hair ashier, and cooler toned for a cleaner blonde. It’s a diluted version of the professional toners used in salons by hairstylists that is safe to use at home in between colour services.

Using any type of toner or dye (even toning shampoo) will affect the quality and life span of human hair extensions as they have already been colour treated and removed from their natural root. Most purple shampoos also contain sulphates which can be harmful to hair extensions, we recommend only using toning products very occasionally and finishing with a strong conditioning mask to restore moisture.

Its not advised to use purple shampoo as your everyday shampoo, it should only be used to eliminate unwanted brassy, yellow tones in the hair on an occasional basis. Overuse of purple toning shampoos can cause the hair to appear dull and darker over time and even become grey/purple. It can also dry the hair out if used continuously so stick to no more than once every two weeks and use a hydrating shampoo in between like the Cliphair Deep Moisture Shampoo.

If you find the purple shampoo has toned more than you wanted it too or grabbed onto certain areas and left a purple tinge, don’t panic! This is quite a common occurrence with this product and can be reversed, its especially common when using on hair extensions as they are more porous than your own hair due to the processing they go through during manufacturing. Simply wash the hair with a clarifying shampoo, this will strip some of the colour away from the hair, you may need to do this twice. As clarifying shampoo is a strong cleanser the hair will feel a little dry after use so its super important to rehydrate it with a deep conditioning mask. To avoid issues with home toning, follow our detailed instructions for the best results.

You can however it won’t have as much effect as on blonde or lightened hair. To banish warm or orange tones in brunette shades, blue shampoos are more effective. Purple shampoo can be used on highlighted brown hair though to rebalance the lightened pieces if they begin to turn brassy over time.

Silver shampoo is not unlike purple shampoo as it works to neutralise yellow tones in the hair, however its more suitable for naturally grey, white or silver hair. Purple shampoo is best used on blonde or lightened hair.