I wasn’t aware that there was an easier way of getting those yellow streaks out of my hair. But there is.
A relatively short while after my recent blonde dye job, I began seeing some colors that were too yellow. I love the blondness, but too yellow is not attractive on me and
my complexion. I wanted to get rid of it, and that is when a friend of a friend (a guy, actually) said: why don’t you just try purple shampoo?
– what?
Purple shampoo, he said, can help you get rid of colors that are too yellow, without having to dye again, and without having to go back to the salon, or to wait it out. If you want to get your dye job back to its more natural color, using purple shampoo (mapleholistics.com) can help. That is what he said, and because he saw the look on my face, he went on to explain.
He told me that purple colors works like a color softener on very yellow tones, because purple and yellow are on different sides of the color wheel. Using the darker one on the lighter one will cause the lighter one to soften its color. So, long story short, I got some and I tried it out.
I’ll spare you the process. Hint: the shampoo is runny!! The results are in – it works. You need to know how to use it, and you may need to try a couple of brands. I did. I tried one which dried out my hair, but then another which was just right. Or so it has been for the past month.
Purple shampoo is not one of the tools for daily use. It is advised to use it only when you see brassy tones, or once every couple of weeks as a preventive measure, so you don’t develop brassy tones in your hair. All things considered, it is great value. Saves you money on dye or a salon visit. Saves your hair from being abused too often with harsh chemicals. And you only need to buy it every now and then, becuase you only use it sporadically.
You can even make your own kind of purple shampoo, but you need to use high quality dye in your mix. The basic recipe is pure castille soap, essential oils of your choice, and purple dye. There is a lot to consider, though, before you start making your own
hair care products. You have to do it right, or else you can damage your hair and scalp. Get your facts, know what kind of hair you have, and what works best. Again, trial and error are the best teachers. Don’t use anything too harsh. Tea tree and peppermint oils, for instance, are great, but not in excess. Other ingredients like baking soda and apple cider vinegar are also used by some people. If you are interested in this kind of hair care product making, check out the ‘no poo’ movement.
Blonde, brunette, redhead – just be kind to your hair!