Hello Everyone! Todays post is about my favorite purple shampoos for blondes or anyone who has highlights and wants to achieve a bright blonde!
There are SO many purple shampoos out there that you can purchase but I am going to recommend my favorites that I have found do not dry my hair out as much. As with any toning shampoo, purple shampoos tend to have a bad rep of drying your hair out but they are critical for maintaining a bright icy blonde rather than a dull buttery blonde. These three products have all been tested by me personally so this post is based off of my experience using these products.
Now, why are purple shampoos critical to someone who wants to maintain a bright blonde? While some people love the butter/ golden blonde, others want to be Khaleesi herself. In order to achieve this brightness you basically have to cancel any golden tones. Blonde hair tends to look dull when it turns a warm golden tone. So in this case we are talking about people who are already a bright blonde, maybe a level 8-10. Levels this bright are more likely to be yellow than orange(brassy) so you would need a purple shampoo rather than a blue shampoo.
With that being said, purple is complementary to yellow on the color wheel so it neutralizes or cancels each other out. I know you guys have probably heard your stylist trying to explain this to you while in the chair and you’ve probably never paid attention to a color wheel. LOL But it does make sense and there is definitely some science to it!
- Pureology Strength Cure Purple Toning Shampoo
This shampoo is literally my obsession right now. I have been using it for about two months and it keeps my blonde so bright. I am the type of blonde that doesn’t mind a little bit of silver tones in her hair so I like to leave mine on longer in the shower. Now, Pureology has changed their packaging so the product that I tagged is in a blue bottle whereas mine is in a purple bottle. BUT they are the same product, just newer versus older packaging. I usually do not recommend purple toning conditioners just because they are mostly not as pigmented as the shampoos so I feel as if they are almost useless. With that being said, the Pureology purple toning conditioner is amazing. It is just as pigmented as the shampoo which is awesome because most purple toning conditioners are lavender colored and seem to work the same as a regular conditioner.
- Pulp Riot Barcelona
I love using this brand. They are so fun and creative with their products. This toning shampoo of course smells good which is important for me! It is vegan and sulfate free so it doesn’t strip color which is great if you are just wanting to brighten your highlights! This particular formula contains quinoa, rice protein and conditioning oils which basically means you don’t have to worry about dehydration in your hair!
- Wella Invigo Blonde Recharge Shampoo
I first used this shampoo when Influenster sent it to me to review. Wella is definitely one of my favorite brands all around. I love using their color products, and all of the shampoos and conditioners that I have used smell incredible….and the scent lasts. Even after you blow dry. Crazy, right? So when they sent me this purple toning shampoo to try out I was ecstatic. Let me tell ya. It did not disappoint, plus they sent me the conditioner as well! Now, I will say that the wella conditioner works perfect but it’s one of those purple toning conditioners that you could definitely just replace with a regular conditioner.
I hope you guys have enjoyed learning a little bit about these purple shampoos and what they can do for your hair. I always love talking about some bomb hair products so if you have any further questions, you know what to do!
Sincerely,
Vanna
