{"id":11329,"date":"2023-10-11T12:32:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T12:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/?p=11329"},"modified":"2023-10-12T17:04:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T17:04:57","slug":"how-to-use-blue-shampoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use Blue Shampoos  | 5 Simple Steps For Toning Brunette Hair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Here\u2019s an easy guide on how to use blue shampoos for toning your brassy brunette or blonde hair. Check out how often you need to use this shampoo and if you can use it with regular conditioner. <\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toning your hair is as important as dyeing it the right shade. A lot of hair colors (especially bleached blonde tones) fade with time.\u00a0And this can often lead to something called \u201cbrassiness\u201d. This is nothing but the presence of warm undertones on hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In blonde hair, this can be seen as an abundance of orange giving bleached hair a \u201ccoppery\u201d or strawberry blonde look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But these warm undertones are not as visible on brown hair. On brunette tresses these undertones might appear as reddish auburn highlights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some people like this look and keep them, others prefer a cool \u201cAsh\u201d brown shade. So in that case, a blue shampoo comes handy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Use_Blue_Shampoos\"><\/span>How To Use Blue Shampoos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At a Glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to tone brunette hair to make it appear less red, here&#8217;s what you have to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#cff8e8\">\n<li><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Color your hair with the desired brunette color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: After washing out the dye and before conditioning the hair, massage some blue shampoo on to the wet, freshly-dyed hair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Leave the blue shampoo on hair for a few minutes (ideally 3-5 minutes) to make the pigments from the blue shampoo penetrate hair better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: Wash off the blue shampoo from hair (I suggest using cold water to lock in the color) and condition as usual.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a step by step guide on how to use blue shampoos effectively. Check it out!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Wet_Hair_Thoroughly_And_Apply_Blue_Shampoo\"><\/span>Step 1: Wet Hair Thoroughly And Apply Blue Shampoo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-on-dry-hair-1-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"how to use blue shampoo on dry hair\" class=\"wp-image-11345\" width=\"512\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-on-dry-hair-1-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-on-dry-hair-1-600x424.jpg 600w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-on-dry-hair-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-on-dry-hair-1-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-on-dry-hair-1-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-on-dry-hair-1.jpg 1808w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is actually very little difference between a blue shampoo and a regular shampoo except for the presence of color pigments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you can use a blue shampoo the same way you use regular shampoos. You do not have to wash your hair separately before using a blue shampoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only difference here is that you have to apply the blue shampoo on your roots AND the ends of your hair. Doing so will ensure the blue pigment coats hair effectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Massage_Shampoo_In_And_Let_It_Sit_On_Hair\"><\/span>Step 2: Massage Shampoo In And Let It Sit On Hair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-as-toner-1-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"how to use blue shampoo as toner\" class=\"wp-image-11347\" width=\"512\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-as-toner-1-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-as-toner-1-600x424.jpg 600w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-as-toner-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-as-toner-1-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-as-toner-1-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-as-toner-1.jpg 1808w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another difference between regular shampoos and a blue shampoo is that you need to leave blue shampoos on hair for some time before washing it off. Think of it as a shampoo cum hair mask.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most blue shampoos have different instructions regarding this, but I generally keep the blue shampoo on my hair between 5-10 minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This time also depends on the porosity of your hair. People who have high porosity hair can leave blue shampoos on for just 3-5 minutes and it will still work just fine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These hair types absorb pigments quicker than others due to the placement of the cuticles on hair strands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, low porosity hair doesn\u2019t allow pigments (or for that matter anything) to penetrate cuticles easily. So I suggest giving it more time if you have such a hair type.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d2f2ff\"><strong><em>Pro Tip: Use warm water to wet your hair to slightly open up your cuticles before applying blue shampoo. This will ensure the pigments penetrate the strands of hair more efficiently.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Rinse_It_Off_With_Cool_Water\"><\/span>Step 3: Rinse It Off With Cool Water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve left the blue shampoo on for the designated period, it\u2019s time to rinse it off!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s another great hair hack for you! Remember when I said you should wash your hair with warm water first to open up the cuticles? Well, it\u2019s time to do the opposite now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rinse your hair with cool water to wash off the shampoo. This will close hair cuticles and leave hair smoother and frizz-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-for-brunettes-1-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"how to use blue shampoo for brunettes\" class=\"wp-image-11349\" width=\"512\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-for-brunettes-1-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-for-brunettes-1-600x424.jpg 600w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-for-brunettes-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-for-brunettes-1-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-for-brunettes-1-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo-for-brunettes-1.jpg 1808w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Follow_It_Up_With_Blue_Conditioner_If_Needed\"><\/span>Step 4: Follow It Up With Blue Conditioner If Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now comes the conditioning part! While it\u2019s completely okay to use your regular conditioner on your hair after washing it with blue shampoo, you can also try a blue conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Blue conditioners exist as well!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are color-depositing conditioners that add blue pigment to your hair to remove brassiness similar to blue shampoos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, only go for blue conditioners if you have a lot of orange-coppery tones on hair and need a strong toner to remove them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using too much blue shampoo and conditioner can actually leave your hair looking blue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">OKAYYYY leaving blue shampoo in your hair for 30 mins DOES make a difference.<br>yesterday vs today <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8cMOFNJW1h\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/8cMOFNJW1h<\/a><\/p>&mdash; dew \u029a\u0457\u025e (@daintyglossier) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/daintyglossier\/status\/1501896293911777286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 10, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Often_To_Use_Blue_Shampoo\"><\/span>How Often To Use Blue Shampoo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go on Youtube or Tiktok you\u2019ll find tons of videos of people who have inadvertently dyed their hair blue while trying to use a blue shampoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while this is rare, it can happen if you use blue shampoo too often.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have dark brown or brunette-toned hair I\u2019d suggest using a blue shampoo only 2-3 times a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you have light, bleached blonde hair then reduce this number to just once a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a greater chance of blue pigment being deposited on lighter hair shades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also blonde-haired folks can try using a regular shampoo and going for a blue conditioner instead. This will reduce the amount of blue pigment that\u2019s deposited on hair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><strong><em>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-to-use-purple-shampoo\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11134\">How To Use Purple Shampoo <\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Blue_Shampoo_Bad_For_Your_Hair\"><\/span>Is Blue Shampoo Bad For Your Hair&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-blue-shampoo.jpg\" alt=\"what is the best blue shampoo for hair\" class=\"wp-image-11338\" width=\"312\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-blue-shampoo.jpg 624w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-blue-shampoo-600x745.jpg 600w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/best-blue-shampoo-242x300.jpg 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No blue shampoos aren\u2019t bad for your hair. However, you need to be careful to select the right blue shampoo for your hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like with regular shampoos try avoiding blue shampoos with harsh surfactant ingredients like sodium laureth sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be hard to find blue shampoos or other toning shampoos that are sulfate-free as they are created to be strong enough to remove brassy or yellow undertones from hair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there are a few milder ones in the market, my favorite one being the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Aveda-Blue-Malva-Color-Shampoo\/dp\/B07YF3LF18\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Aveda Blue Malva Shampoo <\/a>which is SLS and SLES-free. It also uses<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/26\/8\/2117\/htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Malva extracts <\/a>for the blue pigments and not artificial dye, so that is also a plus in my opinion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Blue_Shampoo_Used_For\"><\/span><strong>What Is Blue Shampoo Used For?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/blue-shampoo-before-after.jpg\" alt=\"blue shampoo before after\" class=\"wp-image-11352\" width=\"380\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/blue-shampoo-before-after.jpg 759w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/blue-shampoo-before-after-600x579.jpg 600w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/blue-shampoo-before-after-300x290.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue shampoo works on the principle of color theory. In the color wheel, blue is opposite to orange. So adding blue pigments to your tresses can reduce the orange and coppery undertones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A blue shampoo is used to reduce the brassiness and coppery undertones from your hair by neutralizing the warm pigments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue shampoo is often used by colorists after bleaching hair so that the brassiness is removed from blonde hair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But nowadays women are using it as a way to reduce the reddish undertones in brown hair as well as a cooler ash shade of hair is in trend.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Blue_Shampoo_Different_From_Purple_Shampoo\"><\/span>How Is Blue Shampoo Different From Purple Shampoo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"470\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-Is-Blue-Shampoo-Different-From-Purple-Shampoo.jpg\" alt=\"How Is Blue Shampoo Different From Purple Shampoo\" class=\"wp-image-39763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-Is-Blue-Shampoo-Different-From-Purple-Shampoo.jpg 470w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-Is-Blue-Shampoo-Different-From-Purple-Shampoo-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-Is-Blue-Shampoo-Different-From-Purple-Shampoo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-Is-Blue-Shampoo-Different-From-Purple-Shampoo-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name itself suggests, blue shampoos contain blue pigments and purple shampoos contain purple pigments. But if you&#8217;re wondering why, it&#8217;s all in the color wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, blue is opposite red in the color wheel, so if you use a blue shampoo on dyed hair that contains orange and  red pigments (auburn, ginger, etc.), the blue pigments will neutralize the red tones and make hair appear &#8220;cooler&#8221; and more ashy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And as purple is opposite yellow in the color wheel, it helps neutralize golden and yellowish tones (golden blonde, yellow blonde, yellowish-grey hair, etc.), making hair appear more &#8220;platinum&#8221; and silvery in it&#8217;s tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"311\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/who-should-use-purple-shampoo.jpg\" alt=\"who should use purple shampoo\" class=\"wp-image-39760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/who-should-use-purple-shampoo.jpg 311w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/who-should-use-purple-shampoo-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So to sum it up, blue shampoos are used mostly on brunette hair to remove red pigments and make hair color more ashy while purple shampoos are used on blonde hair to remove golden pigments making it silvery and platinum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_Blue_Shampoos\"><\/span>FAQs About Blue Shampoos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any more queries about blue shampoos and how to use them on your brown\/bleached, brassy hair, here are some frequently asked questions that I\u2019ve tried answering for your benefit. Take a look!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/blue-shampoo-for-brassy-hair.jpg\" alt=\"\nhow to use blue shampoo on orange hair\" class=\"wp-image-11353\" width=\"315\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/blue-shampoo-for-brassy-hair.jpg 630w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/blue-shampoo-for-brassy-hair-600x681.jpg 600w, https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/blue-shampoo-for-brassy-hair-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1653653039512\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<p class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the best blue shampoo for my hair?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you have brown hair and want to remove the warm undertones then I recommend using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/John-Frieda-Shampoo-Brunettes-Brassy\/dp\/B08ZYNM8M8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">John Frieda Blue Crush Blue Shampoo<\/a> for Brunettes. It not only removes warm undertones to give you a cooler brunette hair color but also leaves tresses shiny. However, if you want to remove orange, brassy tones from blonde hair then go for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Joico-Color-Balance-Shampoo-Conditioner\/dp\/B017V5GPOQ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Joico Color Balance Blue Shampoo<\/a> instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1653653052672\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<p class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How long should you leave blue shampoo in your hair?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You should leave blue shampoos on hair for enough time to let the blue color pigments penetrate hair strands. I suggest leaving it anywhere between 5-10 minutes depending on the porosity of your hair.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1653653064771\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<p class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do you wash your hair before using blue shampoo?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No you do not have to wash your hair before using a blue shampoo. Most blue shampoos come with surfactants (both of the sulfate and non-sulfate variety) and can cleanse hair very effectively. In fact, this is the one edge blue shampoos have over blue hair toners as it is sort of a 2-in-1 product.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1653653074113\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<p class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How long does it take blue shampoo to work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>When you\u2019re using the shampoo, you should leave it on for 5-10 minutes before rinsing it. But the effect of the blue shampoo should be almost instantaneous. However, if you have really stubborn brassiness you should use the blue shampoo for at least 6-8 weeks to get rid of brassiness completely.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1653653091362\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<p class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does blue shampoo take out orange?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, blue shampoos helps <a href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-to-fix-orange-hair\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10976\">fix orange tones in hair<\/a> as it contains blue-colored pigments. These pigments can neutralize orange tones as they are opposite in the color wheel.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1653653096996\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<p class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I use regular conditioner after blue shampoo?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can totally use a regular conditioner after using a blue shampoo depending on your hair\u2019s needs. But if you want to tone your hair twice over, you should try using a blue conditioner along with the blue conditioner. Look for one that is free of silicones and matches your hair\u2019s moisturization needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blue vs. Purple Shampoo\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SZgksOkNC3Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Why You Should Trust Haireveryday?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffbd9\"><strong><em>The author of this article, <a href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/author\/leahmariepriest\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Leah Marie Priest <\/a>has a degree in Cosmetology with years of experience in dealing with hair care, scalp care, and hairstyling. As someone who extensively deals with all kinds of hair textures<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em> products, styling methods and more, hair Leah Marie knows what kind of products and procedures suit each hair type and person.  We have also tested these hair products and processes ourselves to provide you an unbiased review about every product. Each of our articles are also reviewed by a team of <a href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/about-hair-everyday\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">medical professionals <\/a>so that you get the most accurate and expert-reviewed information<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Thoughts About Using Blue Shampoos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue shampoos come in handy if you want to reduce warm undertones from either bleached blonde hair or brunette hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a blue shampoo can get rid of orangish undertones on bleached hair, leaving it a bright shade of platinum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On brown hair, blue shampoos reduce reddish undertones giving you a cool brunette hair color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These shampoos are often confused with purple shampoos but the two have different purposes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A purple shampoo is used to remove yellow undertones from hair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use a blue hair toner instead of blue shampoos but hair toners are generally stronger in pigments compared to shampoos so I don\u2019t advise doing it at home, especially if you just want to neutralize warm tones from hair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-to-use-hair-toner-after-bleaching\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Use Hair Toner After Bleaching<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-to-remove-brassy-tones-from-blonde-hair\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Remove Brassy Tones From Blonde Hair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy 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Check out how often you need to use this shampoo and if you can use it with regular conditioner. \u00a0 Toning your hair is as important as dyeing it the right shade. A lot of hair colors &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"ast-button\" href=\"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/how-to-use-blue-shampoo\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How To Use Blue Shampoos  | 5 Simple Steps For Toning Brunette Hair<\/span> Read More \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11343,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[2443,2442,2441,2435,2437,2436,2440,2438,2439],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-use-blue-shampoo.jpg",1808,1278,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-use-blue-shampoo-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-use-blue-shampoo-300x212.jpg",300,212,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-use-blue-shampoo-768x543.jpg",768,543,true],"large":["https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-use-blue-shampoo-1024x724.jpg",1024,724,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-use-blue-shampoo-1536x1086.jpg",1536,1086,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-use-blue-shampoo.jpg",1808,1278,false],"woocommerce_thumbnail":["https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-use-blue-shampoo-600x450.jpg",600,450,true],"woocommerce_single":["https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-use-blue-shampoo-600x424.jpg",600,424,true],"woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail":["https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-use-blue-shampoo-100x100.jpg",100,100,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Leah Marie","author_link":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/author\/leahmariepriest\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Here\u2019s an easy guide on how to use blue shampoos for toning your brassy brunette or blonde hair. Check out how often you need to use this shampoo and if you can use it with regular conditioner. \u00a0 Toning your hair is as important as dyeing it the right shade. A lot of hair colors&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11329"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11329"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11329\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39766,"href":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11329\/revisions\/39766"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11329"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/haireveryday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}