Purple shampoo is a type of shampoo that helps tone brassiness, specifically yellow tones, from blonde or lightened hair. If you have light hair or plan on lightening your hair by several levels, you may need purple shampoo to get rid of unwanted yellowing that can happen over time. This works because the color purple cancels out yellow, which means washing your hair with a violet shade can get rid of yellow or brassy tones to even out your hair.
However, the chances are that your favorite go-to shampoo isn't purple shampoo. But what if you could make it purple shampoo?
Now it is possible with OGX Blonde Enhanced + Purple Toning Drops.
In this article
What are Purple Toning Drops?
Will OGX Purple Drops Eliminate All Brassiness from My Hair?
How to Use OGX Purple Toning Drops
How Often Should I Use Purple Toning Drops?
Should OGX Purple Toning Drops Be Used on Wet Hair or Dry Hair?
Are OGX Purple Toning Drops Safe for Colored Hair?
Can I Use OGX Purple Toning Drops in Other Hair Care Products?
What are Purple Toning Drops?
The OGX Purple toning drops is a violet liquid that can be put into any shampoo to make it purple shampoo. This means not having to buy a full bottle of purple shampoo or abandon your favorite shampoo. Instead, you can put drops in your favorite shampoo to tone your blonde hair to get rid of yellow tones.
Keep in mind that this works for yellow hair because purple is on the opposite color of the color wheel. Where purple cancels out yellow, some blue undertones may also cut out orange tones in your hair due to the fact that blue cancels out orange. This helps eliminate brassiness in your hair.
Will OGX Purple Drops Eliminate All Brassiness from My Hair?
Purple maintenance products may not eliminate all brassy tones from your hair, but rather help make them less noticeable. So if your blonde is showing signs of more orange or red than yellow, this can only be eliminated by using a toner like Wella Color Charm.
How to Use OGX Purple Toning Drops
Don't worry about these drops ruining your shampoo bottle--you won't need to make your entire bottle purple with drops unless you want to, of course. Instead, squeeze 3-5 drops of the purple toning solution into the shampoo already in your hand.
Mix it together to spread the dark purple color evenly before lathering your hair like normal. For longer lasting results, use the toning drops in your conditioner as well. Leave it in for 15 minutes for a more dramatic effect or wash out immediately.
Make sure to rinse your hair thoroughly.
How Often Should I Use Purple Toning Drops?
Just like normal purple shampoo, purple toning drops shouldn't be used every time you wash your hair. Instead, you should only use it once a week to avoid overtoning. Using it two or more times a week can render your hair dull and, in some cases, even purple.
Instead of buying purple shampoo and regular shampoo, DIY purple shampoo at home with OGX purple toning drops. This saves you money by not having to buy a second shampoo and conditioner that may not even be the brand you love.
Should OGX Purple Toning Drops Be Used on Wet Hair or Dry Hair?
You should typically wet your hair before applying purple toning drops. Remember not to apply purple toning drops alone to your hair: they must be mixed with shampoo in order to lather and tone properly. Purple toning drops can be applied to shampoo and conditioner, but shampoo is recommended.
You can use a wet brush to smooth out any knots before applying your toning drops.
Are OGX Purple Toning Drops Safe for Colored Hair?
Yes! OGX Purple toning drops are safe for color treated hair. The benefit of using shampoo rather than a permanent color to tone is that you can avoid unnecessary damage to your hair.
Purple toning drops can also help tone your natural blonde hair. If you want a cooler look for your natural blonde, you can use purple toning drops to cancel out some of the warmth in your hair.
Can I Use OGX Purple Toning Drops in Other Hair Care Products?
While the primary intention of OGX purple toning drops is to put in shampoo, it can also be used in your leave-in conditioner, hair serums and even blowout cream. Only use 1-2 drops of the OGX purple toning drops rather than the 3-5 drops used in shampoo.
OGX Purple Toning Drops
With these drops, you can make your favorite shampoo a purple shampoo to tone your hair. If you're looking for a new shampoo, check out some of our favorites.
