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Dyed blonde hair looks great, but it can be a difficult color to maintain. One of the biggest frustrations is brassiness, which tends to set in a few weeks after the initial dye takes place. Luckily, there is a lot you can do to prevent brassy tones from setting in. With a little maintenance, you can keep your blonde locks looking brass-free.
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Hair stylist Brianna Bowling recommends using “a blue shampoo if [your hair] is orange” or “a purple shampoo if it’s yellow.” Alternate your regular shampoo and conditioner with products designed for color-treated hair, and try a foam gloss to break down brassy tones.
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QuestionWhat is brassy hair color?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Brassy hair is hair that has excessive warm tones, like gold, orange, and/or red. It is usually created by lightening the hair.
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QuestionCan you use toner on dark hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.You can use toner on dark hair, but it may not be strong enough to cover brassiness. Toner is very translucent and designed to work on light hair.
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QuestionWhat neutralizes green hair color?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Red is the complementary color to green, but you don't want to apply bright red to green hair. Instead, use a warm copper brown to counteract green tones.
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- ↑ Brianna Bowling. Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 25 February 2022.
- ↑ https://bellatory.com/hair/How-to-get-rid-of-brassy-hair
- ↑ https://www.allure.com/gallery/how-to-fix-aging-hair-color-mistakes
- ↑ https://theskincareedit.com/how-to-get-rid-of-brassy-hair
- ↑ Brianna Bowling. Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 25 February 2022.
- ↑ https://bellatory.com/hair/How-to-get-rid-of-brassy-hair
- ↑ https://www.sephora.com/search?keyword=P385154%20Ultimate%20Shine%20Gloss
- ↑ https://bellatory.com/hair/How-to-get-rid-of-brassy-hair
- ↑ https://www.sallybeauty.com/shop-by-shade/the-blonde-shop/hidden-honey-temporary-color-rinse/SBS-700316.html
- ↑ https://bellatory.com/hair/tone-blonde-hair
- ↑ Brianna Bowling. Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 25 February 2022.
- ↑ https://bellatory.com/hair/tone-blonde-hair
- ↑ https://www.sallybeauty.com/liquid-hair-toner/SBS-800286,default,pd.html
- ↑ https://bellatory.com/hair/tone-blonde-hair
About This Article
To fix your brassy hair color, use a colored shampoo, which will neutralize the tint. If your hair has a yellow tone, look for purple shampoo. If your hair has a copper tone, look for blue shampoo. Only wash your hair a few times a week, since washing it daily can cause fading. You can also use a semi-permanent or permanent toner to mask your brassy tint. Toner is a product that netrualizes brassy hair to a platinum color. For more tips from our Hair and Beauty co-author, including how to help prevent your dyed hair from fading, read on!
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