A collection of wonderfully hydrating lines designed to nourish and protect the hair from root to tip This super gentle hair wash won't strip or dull ombré hair, instead leaving brighter, non-brassy tones in its wake. If your bleached or color-treated hair has seen better days, we suggest using this shampoo. It brings out the cool tones while repairing damage and adding much-needed moisture. A super hydrating, curl loving formula that gently foams and cleanses whilst retaining the hair's natural condition. Theresa Holland has been contributing to Byrdie since 2020, covering wellness, makeup, skincare, and haircare. For this story, she interviewed two stylists for product recommendations and insight into the science of color-depositing hair washes. Having tried a handful of blue/purple shampoos in the past, she's particularly fond of Fanola and Kevin Murphy. You can read more stories by Theresa on MyDomaine and The Spruce.

If your color-treated hair tends to dry out from sulfates, we recommend this blue shampoo. It not only works to get rid of brassiness but also strengthens and repairs brittle strands. While there are many standout blue 'poos on the market, Matrix Brass Off shines above the rest. Formulated specifically for lightened brunette hair, this sulfate-free hair wash deposits blue-violet pigments to minimize brassiness. In other words, it creates a stunning cool-toned finish that brings out the intended effect of your color-treated hair. The vanilla-rose scent doesn't hurt either.Shelly Aguirreof Chicago'sMaxine Salonis a professional stylist with 12 years of experience teaching at salons and tradeshows.

To cleanse hair gently and maintain colour vibrancy, distribute Osmo Colour Save Shampoo evenly through wet hair. Massage gently, rinse and repeat if necessary. IngredientsIf your hair is bleached blonde, platinum, gray, silver, or white, the violet pigments in this shampoo will deliver a noticeably brighter, cooler tone. Overall, our favorite blue shampoo is Matrix Total Results Brass Off Color Depositing Blue Shampoo. We love that it's formulated specifically for lightened brunette hair and that the sulfate-free blend uses blue-violet pigments to provide a brilliant cool-toned finish with no brassiness in sight. Having said that, Not Your Mother's Triple Threat Brunette Blue Treatment Shampoo is an excellent choice for those on a budget but still want to tweak the orange out of their warm brown highlights. Made specifically for lightened brunette hair, this sulfate-free shampoo deposits blue-violet pigments to reduce brassiness and counteract unwanted warm tones.

OSMO® gives you the power to create. The Hair Journal is filled with expert advice, tutorials and features from the OSMO® team to inspire you. Eva NYC makes the best option we've found in the pharmacy. Brass to Sass calls on blue pigments to banish orangey tones and reveal the multidimensional beauty of brunette hair. In the brand's clinical trial, 93% of users said their hair looked freshly colored after a single wash. We love that it's vegan and cruelty-free, and relies on natural ingredients to lighten gently. Even though it's sulfate and paraben-free, it also lathers really well. We recommend Redken's Brownlights Shampoo for balayage beauties and anyone with traditional highlights—it helps extend the color while reducing the orange effect. The sulfate-free formula draws on blue pigments to correct brassiness while preventing orange and red undertones from cropping up. It also contains wheat protein to fortify and strengthen over-processed hair. Users didn't love the smell, but that's sometimes the price you pay with blue 'poo.Browse our great range of blue toning shampoos which are specifically for brown and brunette hair as they neutralise any unwanted shades of red, orange and warm tones. We have products from brands such as Matrix, Redken and more!