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After all, whats a cool new color without shine, bounce, and silky texture?
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It gets rid of brassiness and leaves hair soft and shiny.
The shampoo is also sulfate-free, which is particularly beneficial for color-treated hair.
It also moisturizes the hair and amps up shine.
In addition to balancing out unwanted warm hues, the extract has an illuminating effect on blonde hair.
Speaking of soothing, the shampoo is scented with Avedas signaturePure-fume.
The spa-channeling fragrance melds notes of ylang-ylang, lemon, and eucalyptus with plant and flower essences.
Why, you might wonder, is lather such abadthing?
Milk proteinsthe brands signature ingredientcan boost the hairs volume while dousing it with hydration.
As a sweet bonus, the shampoo smells like candied fruits.
Blue tansy oil helps balance brassy hues, while spirulina strengthens the hair and adds shine.
It’s also suitable to use on keratin-treated hair.
Look for blue shampoos that pair the pigment with a blend of reparative, moisturizing, or protective ingredients.
For a shine-inducing, deeply nourishing pick, Cavalcante prefers dpHues silk protein-infusedshampoo.
Do blue shampoos really work?
According to Cavalcante, blue shampoos deliver on their promise of balancing out hair color.
However, its important to manage your expectations.
Blue shampoos do work, but they arent magic, Hamilton says.
What is the difference between blue shampoos and purple shampoos?
In a color wheel, blue complements orange, and purple complements yellow, Cavalcante says.
In hair, purple and blue work by neutralizing their complementary shades.
How do you get the best results from a blue shampoo?
To best cut through brassiness, you should only use it once a week.
Blue shampoos are very helpful, but you’re gonna wanna be careful, says Hamilton.
Overusing them can make hair look muddy and dull, regardless of the brand."
Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.
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