How to Maintain Milkshake Blonde Hair: A Complete Guide to Purple Shampoo

If you have blonde hair, selecting the right haircare products for you is vital. Using the wrong shampoo and conditioner can lead to duller colour, a lack of hydration and brittle hair.

Whether you have natural or dyed blond hair, read on to find out how purple shampoo can benefit your hair.

Selecting A Shampoo And Conditioner For Blonde Hair

While you might have found some regular haircare products that you feel work well for you, you may not be getting optimal results.

If you have dyed blonde hair, you may find that your hair’s colour quickly fades. Additionally, both natural and dyed blond hair is prone to colour changes due to the environments that it is exposed to.

In summer, the sun may impact the colour of your hair. This is because your hair contains melanin - the same chemical that causes skin to darken in the sun. Consequently, sunshine may lighten the pigmentation in your hair, making it paler.

There are also a lot of other factors that can alter your hair’s colour. Hard water, heat styling and swimming in chlorinated water can make your hair look brassy, yellow or orange in tone.

However, don’t panic! Purple shampoo can help get your blonde hair back to its beautiful ashy colour.

What Is Purple Shampoo?

When it comes to blonde hair, Purple shampoo is far superior when compared to typical shampoo. Using violet pigments, this type of shampoo corrects colour by neutralising unwanted brassy or yellow tones in blonde or light coloured hair. This works as purple is opposite yellow on the colour wheel, meaning the two colours cancel themselves out. By using purple shampoo, you can maintain ashier shades and keep your hair looking vibrant.

Consequently, purple shampoo can counteract brassy or yellow tones that can develop due to sun exposure, heat styling, or time.

How To Use Purple Shampoo

For best effects, you should use purple shampoo as a replacement for regular shampoo. In terms of usage, it's important not to use it too often because it may lead to an unwanted purple tinge to your hair.

It is recommended that you start slowly by using it once a week. If this is not enough to combat the brassiness, try using it twice a week.

To use, apply it to wet hair as you would with normal shampoo. Leave it on for 1-3 minutes, taking care not to leave it on for too long. Then rinse your hair out thoroughly and follow up with a hair conditioner designed to keep hair hydrated.

Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Purple Shampoo

You can maximise the effectiveness of your purple shampoo by doing the following:

• Test it on a small section of hair - Before applying purple shampoo to your whole head, test a few strands of hair to see how it will react and how long you need to leave it on.
• Dilute if needed - If you are hesitant or new to purple shampoo, you can mix purple shampoo with regular shampoo to reduce pigment intensity.
• Wear gloves - Protect your hands from the strong colour pigment in purple shampoo by wearing gloves. Without them, you might find that your hands and fingernails are stained.

Find Purple Shampoo At Budget Hair & Beauty

Do you want to combat brassiness and maintain your blonde hair? We sell a range of purple toning shampoos, conditioners and other haircare products at affordable prices. Here at Budget Hair & Beauty, we deliver across Australia so take a look at our fantastic range and find the best product for your beauty needs.