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8 Key Things to Know Before Using a Purple Shampoo 

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Purple tone is needed to neutralize the unwanted yellow shades and make gray and blonde hair appear cleaner, brighter, or more smokey.

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What does purple shampoo do?

Bleached hair is toned with a professional violet toner at the salon. If you start using a purple shampoo right after the blonding session, the color can fade. Add it to your routine when brassy tones creep in.

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When should I start using it?

Yes, you can use it to get cooler blonde. Wash your hair with purple shampoo several times in a row until you reach the desired hue. Then, start alternating it with a regular shampoo.

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Can I use it to correct my color?

If you wash your hair two times a week, consider alternating your regular shampoo with a violet one. If you wash your hair daily, do not use your purple shampoo more often than twice per week.

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How often to use?

Each shampoo has a different formula and needs a different time to process. Thus, follow the guidance on the box. When using purple shampoo for the first time, let it stay in your hair half of the designated time.

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How long to keep it in hair?

Using purple shampoo can be quite drying and leaves hair feeling thirsty, so using a good quality conditioner and deep conditioner is a must.

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Can it damage my hair?

Since extensions are processed hair, it might tone much quicker, and rinsing the purple hue away might be hard. Better don't risk doing so.

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Can I use it for extensions?

Yes, you can get a violet tint in your hair if you use the shampoo too often or you keep it in your hair for too long. Use a cleansing shampoo and amend your routine or to get rid of the tint.

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Can my hair turn violet?