Debunking Violet/Platinum Shampoo That Is Supposed to Get Rid of Blorange Hair
If you’ve ever had your hair lightened, you might have noticed orangey-peachy tones creeping in after a few weeks. This color is often called “blorange” (a blend of blonde and orange), and it doesn’t always appeal to people who want golden or sun-kissed blonde locks.
You may have looked for a solution on Google or seen a video on TikTok telling you to wash your hair with purple-tinted shampoo; however, purple shampoo doesn’t always offer the right fix for orange-toned hair. At Indulge Salon, we see this mistake all the time, and we’re here to help you understand what’s really going on and how to fix it properly.
What Is Blorange Hair?
When you lighten your hair, especially if your natural tones are darker, your pigments don’t just disappear. They fade gradually and can turn orange, brassy, or even reddish. If your hair wasn’t lightened enough or if the color has begun to wash out, you might see those warm tones peek through. This is what creates that “blorange” look.
What Does Purple Shampoo Do?
Purple shampoo is great at keeping blonde, gray, or silver hair from looking too yellow or dull in the weeks and months after it has been colored or subjected to everyday wear and tear. It has purple tones in it that help balance out the yellow. However, purple can only cancel out yellow tones. If your hair looks more orange than yellow, purple shampoo won’t really help, as it’s not strong enough, but blue-tinted shampoos will usually do the trick.
How to Choose the Right Toning Shampoo
If your hair has started to look too yellowy, orangey, or brassy after coloring or lightening, it might be time to add a toning shampoo to your hair cleansing routine. But with so many options out there, including purple, blue, and silver, it can be hard to know which one will deliver the desired results. Here’s how you might go about making the right choice:
- Figure Out What Tone You’re Trying to Fix: Before you go to the shop to check out the range of shampoos on sale, you need to figure out what kind of tones you’re seeing in your hair. Is it more yellow or more orange?
- Yellow tones usually show up in lighter blonde or gray hair. Think of that dull, banana-yellow tone that can develop over time.
- Orange tones tend to be more visible in darker blonde, light brown, or brunette hair that’s been lightened. This is the more coppery, brassy look that produces a “blorange” color.
If you’re not sure what you’re seeing, take a photo of your hair in natural light, speak to a trusted friend, or, better yet, ask your stylist during your next visit to Indulge Salon.
- Pick the Right Shampoo for the Job: Once you know the tone you’re dealing with, picking the right shampoo becomes a lot easier:
- Use purple shampoo if your hair looks too yellow. Purple helps cancel out those unwanted yellow tones and keeps your blonde looking softer and more vibrant.
- Use blue shampoo if your hair is too orange. Blue pigments help tone down that brassy, copper-like hue that appears in lightened brunette or dark blonde hair.
Still Struggling with Blorange? We’ve Got You
At Indulge Salon, we see this all the time. You don’t need to guess which shampoo to use or throw money at products that don’t work for your specific color. Our stylists can take a look at your hair, figure out exactly what’s going on, and recommend the best way to fix it, whether that’s the right shampoo, a toner refresh, or a full color correction.
We also use and stock professional products you won’t find in drugstores or supermarkets, so you’ll leave with exactly what you need to keep your hair looking fresh and beautiful between salon visits.
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