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  • Question
    Is purple shampoo like a toner?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    Purple shampoo does act as a toner. The purple cancels out yellowness in gray and blonde hair.
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    Can you use purple shampoo on natural blonde hair?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    Yes purple shampoo can be used on natural blonde hair. It will help enhance your natural color.
  • Question
    Why is purple shampoo good for?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    Purple shampoo is good for blonde and gray hair. Its purpose is to remove yellow and brassy tones from the hair.
  • Question
    How long can you keep purple shampoo in your hair?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    Typically purple shampoo can be left on the hair for up to 15 minutes before it needs to be rinsed out. The specific time will vary from brand to brand.
  • Question
    Can I dye my hair after washing with purple shampoo?
    Community Answer
    Yes. After you wash your hair with purple shampoo, you will probably get a silver or white blonde color. This will allow you to dye your hair any color you want without having to worry about brassiness or otherwise ending up with a color you didn't want.
  • Question
    How many times do you use purple shampoo?
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    This is up to you. You can use it as seldom as once per month to as often as twice per week. Keep in mind that if you use it too often, your hair may take on a purplish tint.
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    Do I need to use normal shampoo too (for washing hair) when using purple shampoo?
    Community Answer
    No, you can wash your hair with just purple shampoo without the need to wash again with a different shampoo.
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    Can you use purple shampoo on dry hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes! When you apply dry shampoo to dry hair, it will give you a nice, glossy finish. You still need to leave it in for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse it out.
  • Question
    Do you wash your hair once with normal shampoo and then with purple shampoo or two washes with the purple? I normally shampoo my hair twice in one wash.
    Clairanne
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    Wash your hair with your regular shampoo before using the purple shampoo. It is not advised to use purple shampoo every wash. Use purple shampoo every other wash. You could also invest in purple conditioner. The purple shampoo and conditioner work best when paired together.
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    Should I use a normal shampoo before using purple shampoo on slightly wavy, grey hair?
    Emilia De Winkle
    Community Answer
    Yes, use normal shampoo before purple shampoo on your type of hair.
  • Question
    How can I lighten my hair? It's orangish. Will this help?
    August_Tears
    Community Answer
    Bleach can help lighten hair, but too much of it or frequent use can damage your hair.
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    My hair is dry, thin and yellow. Should I wet my hair before shampooing?
    Sofia Kopytek
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    Yes. For dry hair, find a conditioner that works for your hair type.
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    I am Afro-American with natural tight curl. I have lifted my hair up to maybe a 9, trying to go silver. I still have yellowish undertones. Will purple shampoo help me get to the silver color?
    Sofia Kopytek
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    Purple shampoo will not lighten hair. It just neutralizes the yellow tones. Purple shampoo on yellow will bring you to a white/silver.
  • Question
    Can you use purple shampoo after doing highlights at home from a box?
    Sofia Kopytek
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    Yes, you can use purple shampoo on highlights. However, natural highlights are more of a golden color. If you wish to have silver highlights, purple shampoo is a good way to do that.
  • Question
    Can I sleep in the purple shampoo?
    Community Answer
    No, it still is a chemical and should not be left on for too long. 15 minutes should do it you can even try for 20 minutes but even an hour may leave your hair looking dull or lifeless.
  • Question
    How to take out the purple tint from the blond hair?
    Community Answer
    It will go away over time. Maybe you used too much or left it in for too long?
  • Question
    Can you lighten natural hair with purple shampoo?
    Juniperthebook
    Community Answer
    Purple shampoo is usually used to remove brassier tones from dyed hair, so yes potentially it could, but it is unlikely to lighten your hair.
  • Question
    Can I use purple shampoo if I dyed my hair blue?
    Reese Han
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    Purple shampoo will probably not help once you dye your hair blue, because it is only for removing bronze colors from bleached blonde hair. Since you already colored your hair blue, you do not need to remove any bronze coloring from hair. The shampoo may possibly remove a bit of blue coloring.
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    Can you turn platinum blonde hair silver with purple shampoo?
    Community Answer
    Yes, if you leave it on long enough. However it will not be permanent and will probably fade after washing again. It also may not be an even color all over so best bet would be a toner.
  • Question
    I have color treated blonde highlights in my brown hair. How often should I use a purple shampoo?
    Community Answer
    Only use it when the highlights look brassy. Using it too much might get rid of any toner and it can be drying for your hair too.
  • Question
    When using a shampoo to regrow hair, do you use it before the purple shampoo?
    Community Answer
    Before using purple shampoo wash your hair with your normal shampoo. Rinse that out completely then use the purple shampoo. This will make sure any dirt or buildup is out of your hair so that the purple shampoo can deposit color more evenly. Only use it when needed because purple shampoo can dry out you hair.
  • Question
    I used a platinum blonde dye to color my hair, then the shampoo packet that came with it, then the purple shampoo, followed directions.... hair came out more orange looking. What did I do wrong? Thanks
    Community Answer
    Do you have relatively darker hair (brown, dark brown, black)? If so, that may be the reason why your hair ended up with a more orange colour. It's typically harder to bleach dark hair, so you might have to do so multiple times before you reach an ashy blonde. Be careful, as bleaching causes massive hair damage. If you need assurance or answers to further questions before proceeding to bleach your hair again, consult a cosmetic professional!
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