🟣 PURPLE SHAMPOO ISN’T MAKING YOU BLONDER 🟣
- william melendez luengas

- Jul 26
- 2 min read
Let’s clear this up 👇
✨ The truth is:Purple shampoo does not:
🚫 Lighten your hair
🚫 Brighten your highlights
🚫 Make you “more blonde”
It only deposits violet pigments to cancel out yellow tones. That’s it.
💛 Why does blonde hair turn yellow?
When we lighten hair, it naturally reveals warm undertones:
➡️ Yellow
➡️ Orange
➡️ Even red (depending on your natural color)
That yellow you see?💯 Totally normal.

But after a few weeks, those tones can turn brassy if not balanced.
🎨 That’s where purple shampoo helps: Purple sits opposite yellow on the color wheel, so it helps neutralize brass and cool things down.
But here’s the key 👇❗ Neutralizing yellow doesn’t make your hair lighter — it just tones it down.
🤯 Here’s what most people don’t know:
Warm tones (like gold or honey):🌟 Reflect more light = Look brighter & lighter
Cool tones (like ash or pearl):🌫 Absorb more light = Can look dustier or darker
So if your blonde has ever looked “dull” after using too much purple shampoo or a strong ashy toner...👉 You’re not imagining it.

It’s not just how light your hair is —It’s how the tone plays with light.
💜 So if you’re using purple shampoo to “feel more blonde”…You might make it cooler, softer, or cleaner —But not actually lighter.
It’s a color filter, not a lightener.
⚠️ Overusing purple shampoo can lead to:
❌ Dull, muddy color
❌ Uneven tones
❌ Dryness from buildup
❌ A darker overall look
💡 Want to actually look blonder?
Here’s what to do instead:
✔️ Lighten your hair further (in-salon)
✔️ Get regular glosses with the right tone
✔️ Clarify every 2 weeks to remove buildup
✔️ Hydrate + protect to keep it shiny & reflective
💬 Bottom line:Purple shampoo is a great maintenance product…But not a magic fix 💫



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