It is not unusual for unattractive yellow, orange, or red tones to show up in your hair over time when you color it.It's usually the result of environmental factors, such as sun exposure and pollution, but fortunately, you can correct the brassiness by washing with a hair tonic.The process is similar to washing your hair with a regular cleanser, but you need to be a little more patient, and if you're dealing with major brassiness, you may want to use the cleanser on dry hair.
Step 1: If you want to correct the tones in your hair, identify them.
A variety of hair colors can cause brassiness.It's important to know what color your hair is so that you can choose a shampoo that will correct it.You can determine which tones you want to remove by examining your hair in a mirror.When your hair becomes brassy, it's usually yellow or gold tones that show.Depending on what shade of blonde your hair is, orange, copper, or red tones may appear.Dark hair with highlights can look orange or red.If you don't know what your hair color is, ask a professional.
Step 2: You can choose a color in the cleanser.
It's easier to choose a toning shampoo if you know what you want to do to your hair.You can use the color wheel to figure out what color you need to change in your hair.You want to find a hair care product that has the same color as your hair on the color wheel.If you have gold or yellow hair, look for a purple or violet cleanser.If your hair has golden coppery tones that you want to change, choose a blue violet or blue purple cleanser.If you have copper or orange hair, use a blue cleanser.If you have red copper or red-orange hair, you should use a blue-green cleanser.If you have red hair, look for a green cleanser.
Step 3: Look at the color depth and consistency of the cleanser.
If you want to check the color and consistency of the product, it's best to purchase it in person.You can get advice from a salesperson at a beauty supply store.To get the best results, you want a formula that has thick consistency and is extremely pigmented.If you can, remove the cap from the bottle to check its appearance.If you have thin or fine hair, you may be better off with a lighter colored cleanser.If you use richer formulas daily, you can tint your hair.If you use a deep, dark purple shampooing every day, your hair may end up in a light purple shade.It's not a good idea to tint your hair once per week.
Step 4: Wet your hair
It is a good idea to thoroughly wet your hair in the shower or sink.Warm water opens up the hair's cuticle, which makes it easier to absorb the cleanser.
Step 5: Apply the cream.
When your hair is completely wet, squeeze some of the cleanser into your hand and work it into it, starting at the roots and working your way down to the ends.To create a rich lather, gently massage the shampoo into your hair.If you have short hair, use a small amount of the cleanser.For hair that ends between the chin and shoulders, use a quarter size amount of the shampoo.If you have long hair past the shoulders, use a half dollar amount of the shampoo.
Step 6: Put the cleanser on your hair.
After you wash your hair with a lather, you must leave it in for a few minutes to give it time to penetrate.In most cases, you should leave it on for between 3 and 5 minutes if you check the directions.If you have thin or fine hair, you may not want to leave it on for too long because it can tint your hair.
Step 7: You should rinse your hair and then use a conditioner.
You can rinse your hair with water to remove all of the shampoo if you allow it to sit for a while.Next, rinse your hair with cold water and follow up with a conditioner.There are many companies that sell conditioners in the same color.You can either use a regular conditioner or one of the color correcting conditioners.The color of your hair will diminish with repeated washings.Next time you wash, use a clarifying shampoo to speed up the process.
Step 8: You should section your dry hair.
To make it easier to apply the cleanser to your hair, divide it into sections.To keep the sections out of the way, use clips or pins to pin them back.
Step 9: Put the cleanser into the hair.
You can start applying the cleanser after you section your hair.Work your way to the other sections if you start with the sections that are the most resistant to treatments.When you're done, make sure to apply the shampoo all over your hair.If you were applying it to wet hair, you should give it more than it is worth.It is necessary to coat all of your hair.When it is wet, the shampooing won't lather as much as it does when it's dry.There's no added water to make the results more dramatic.If you have thin or fine hair, you don't want to try the treatment because it can tint your hair.
Step 10: It should be allowed to sit for a while.
After you've washed your hair, give it time to grow back.You can leave it on for up to 10 minutes if you consult the instructions.The thicker your hair is, the longer you can leave it on.Start with a short amount of time to see how your hair reacts.
Step 11: You should wash your hair and condition it.
When you've allowed the cleanser to sit on your hair for a while, rinse it thoroughly with water.After rinsing with cold water, follow up with a conditioner.