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Will this tone down brassiness?

33 replies

youvegottobekidding · 01/02/2018 10:57

Had ombre done at hairdressers & because my hair had colour build up, a blonde shade couldn't be achieved in one session so it's a more gradual process, aiming for a light caramel colour.

It's actually not too bad. Just a touch brassy, which was as expected, a toner was applied. But I suppose that'll wash out? However, I'd still like to neutrilise the slight brassy tones & was wondering is this will do the trick? Can it been used on bleached/highlighted hair I wonder? Or will it turn my hair green/blue?!!!

www.superdrug.com/Superdrug/Superdrug-Colour-Effects-Cool-Blonde-8-1/p/695104

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dementedpixie · 01/02/2018 10:58

A purple shampoo might help

WhattheChuff · 01/02/2018 10:58

There's this shampoo called 'touch of silver' that's meant to remove brassiness- not used it myself but pretty sure I read about it on here. Let me look it up...

WhattheChuff · 01/02/2018 11:00

www.superdrug.com/Skin-and-Hair/PRO:VOKE-Touch-Of-Silver-Brightening-Shampoo-150ml/p/205099

It's on offer at Superdrug.

scampiesandchips · 01/02/2018 12:06

You need L'Oréal Serie Expert purple shampoo. You can get it on Amazon. Fudge do one too, or Daddy O by Lush is good. Don't bother with any others purple shampoo expert

Pebbles17 · 01/02/2018 15:38

That Provoke shampoo is incredible. I've used more expensive ones (Daddy O, Milkshake ) but on my hair have found that to be the best. I have nearly white/silver blonde hair without even a hint of brassiness

Christmastree43 · 01/02/2018 15:43

The Bleach London one is the strongest I’ve ever used and if I’m consistent with it I get a lovely ashy colour back.

I tend to forget for a couple of weeks and it will go a little more yellow but if you use a silver shampoo say three times in one week and leave it on for like ten minutes it goes back whiter and then only need to maintain once a week ish

Am a huge fan of silver shampoos for bleached hair

shebagthehag · 01/02/2018 17:23

Fudge silver shampoo works best for me

Lucymek · 01/02/2018 17:24

Get the Scott Cornwall blue toner thing it's actually good.

Don't dye it u will mess it up.

Try Scott Cornwall thing first.

Lucymek · 01/02/2018 17:25

Oh and that super drug thing is shit !

It didn't do anything to mine.

GameOldBirdz · 01/02/2018 17:33

I've had platinum blonde hair for years. It takes lots of work to keep out the brassiness. I've tried everything going.

Superdrug Colour Effects: Shit
Touch of silver: Shit
Scott Cornwall: Not too bad
Bleach London: Fine for an all-over colour but needs to be left on for hours
Provoke: Quite good
L'Oréal Serie Expert purple: Shit
Fudge Violet shampoo: Yes, brilliant, the only thing that works well I think. You only need a small amount. Lather it up, spread it on, leave five minutes. here

GameOldBirdz · 01/02/2018 17:34

I agree with @lucymek Don't dye it, try shampoos first

Aridane · 01/02/2018 18:55

Fanola No Yellow

youvegottobekidding · 01/02/2018 23:25

I've washed my hair using John Frieda tone correcting shampoo & conditioner & it hasnt made any difference, if anything my hair looks even more yellow-y!!

My hair isn't bleached to a platinum blonde or light blonde, it was only lifted to achieve a caramel blonde so obviously a lot of brassiness is there. If I put this level 1 fye over it would it calm it down? I don't think I can walk around with yellow hair!! the photo is a pic of what colour my hair looks like.

www.superdrug.com/Save-£1-on-selected-Nice-N-Easy/Nice'n-Easy-Colour-Enhancer-Hair-Dye-Beige-Blonde-70/p/70458

Will this tone down brassiness?
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youvegottobekidding · 01/02/2018 23:25

*fye, dye!

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partydownseason2 · 01/02/2018 23:35

Don’t use any kind of dye or colour corrector.

Get a purple shampoo (see PP) and leave it in for a while. It will work!

Fosterdog123 · 02/02/2018 07:04

Fanola no yellow is best out there and I've tried the lot! You must wear gloves though as it stains immediately due to high levels of pigmentation.

Aridane · 02/02/2018 10:28

Your hair looks lovely, not brassy or yellow!

stoplickingthetelly · 02/02/2018 12:41

The salon at home range from Charles Worthington is brilliant. I use the ultra violet shade and conditioner. You can get it in boots and it's just as good, if not better, than the more expensive brands.

youvegottobekidding · 02/02/2018 14:49

Thank you Aridane, you're too kind!

I tried washing it again in the John Frieda shampoo but it has little effect. To me it looks brassy, I don't really want to dye over it, I don't want to darken it again.

Fosterdog123, I've googled that Fanola shampoo & the results look amazing, but do you think it would that work on my hair as mine isn't platinum blonde/bleached pale blonde? And there's a few varieties on Amazon, is it just the no- yellow shampoo that I'll need? Can't believe I need to spend more money 😩

When I'm drying my hair, it's like I've got 50 shades of yellow, brown, orange & then my grey/auburn roots.

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Aridane · 02/02/2018 14:55

I think the Fanola No Yellow will help. It helps with mine. Mine was dark with liberal grey and lightened to caramel - but then goes a bit brassy and yellow. Fanola No Yellow helps - I leave it on quite a bit. Careful not to splash around as it stains. On another thread, someone describes using it as looking like they've murdered a smurf Grin

Chewbecca · 02/02/2018 14:57

Looks really nice to me!

Lucymek · 02/02/2018 15:23

I dont even think you need a shampoo it looks like likes it disposed
To be caramel coloured.

Scott Cornwall does a caramel toner conditioner try that.

John frida is pants IMO

Looks really nice though tbh.

MadameBronte · 02/02/2018 18:16

I use Lee Stafford Hot Shot once a week. It smells lovely and really keeps your hair a clean, ash blonde. It says on the packet to only leave it on for 2 minutes but I leave it on for about 15 minutes to get mine really ash.

youvegottobekidding · 03/02/2018 19:32

I've ordered some of the Fanola No Yellow shampoo. I'm on a laptop now and just opened that photo and it looks a lot less brassy than the photo on my mobile?!!! in RL it is more brassier as well.

Hopefully the Fanola shampoo will even out the tones, does it slightly lighten hair (not dark hair but highlighted hair) as well then?

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Aridane · 03/02/2018 19:54

Don’t think it lightens