Gray Hair and Purple Shampoo: Expert Tips and Tricks

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

What has your experience been wtih purple shampoo? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

[@kc8127]

I like the biolage purple shampoo. It rinses clean. It cleans up the buildup. So the hair is brightened up. I have been using it for the last couple years. Definitely a good shampoo.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thanks for letting us know! I'll check it out.

[@tupelohoney1803]

I use L’Oréal’s Le Gloss for silver hair. It tones with purple pigment and also is a deep conditioner. I use it about twice a month on my salt pepper hair and I love it! I’m pretty sure why I get some yellowing tones in my hair is because of the very hard we have.

[@Msgina28]

I’ve used L’Oréal purple shampoo & conditioner. I’m using a brand by Avon. A nice surprise since I’ve sold Avon for years. I wash my hair once or twice a week and only use purple shamp/cond so will change it up since it is drying. My grays are around my crown, the rest is black. I highlighted a few strands around my crown to help blend the demarcation and I like it better. Can’t wait to highlight more! Mahalo for sharing, Katie! Another great video!🌺💕

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@doreenvega8745]

I use Fanola no yellow shampoo once a week leave in for 5 minutes

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

That’s a great shampoo ❤️

[@lormor460]

Yikes, since I started growing my gray hair out, I have used ogx Argan oil of Morocco ,but today, for the first time used purple shampoo 😮. Right now, it looks beautiful. I only shampoo twice a week. Without this video, Heaven only knows the damage I could have done 😢. My last shampoo was working fine. I just thought it was time to use something for gray hair since it is nearly grown out. You chose a perfect time to drop this video. Thank you! (So far, my gray is not turning yellow)

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Please be careful with Argan oil - if it's amber tinted, it can stain your gray hair. I've been using Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible oil instead - it's clear and I LOVE it! I'm sure your hair will be fine for now - just set the purple shampoo aside and only use it in the future if you need to (or want to - some women don't mind the yellow tones).

[@lormor460]

@@KatieGoesPlatinumI think get rid of the purple and check out some of your suggestions. Right now, I just love how my hair looks, and I want to use the right products at the get go 😊Thank you about the heads up on the argan oil.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

@@lormor460 you're welcome!

[@scrappylifter8318]

Does anything else brighten the silvers, other than purple shampoo? Thank you!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Keeping your hair clean and clarified really helps (I clarify once a week); using a hard water filtration system helps, and also QuickSilverHair Clay Kit is AWESOME. It removes mineral and product buildup from your gray hair and makes it brighter. You can get it here: quicksilverhair.com/product/quicksilverhair-squalane-kit/

[@joshuatrees797]

Bleach London Silver Shampoo is the strongest purple pigmented shampoo I've ever used. It's decently priced and doesn't further dry out my already-dry hair. However, Bleach London shampoo is so strong that the next time I use it I'm going to do 1/2 with mixed with another shampoo (a clear or white shampoo).

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thanks - I haven’t heard of that brand! I’ll check it out 💜

[@christinajohnston5583]

I have only used to purple shampoos so far, and like Aluram, which does not leave my hair looking purple, and I only leave it on a couple minutes.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

I haven’t heard of that one - thanks for the tip!

[@catrinmead3791]

I've been using Ethique shampoo bar and conditioner. It has more pigment than other products I've tried. My husband prefers a traditional shampoo and uses Luseta which is more moisture/conditioner in it. I use Verb Ghost Oil after I wash, particularly in the bottom half of my hair, to combat the drying properties of the purple shampoo. But I'm sure that's a different video.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thanks for telling me about the shampoo bars - i haven’t had good luck so far with them, but i haven’t tried the brand you mentioned. I’ll test them soon! Glad you like the Verb ghost oil - i like it too ❤️

[@gilbertmoreno3621]

Some purple shampoos are harsh with sodium laurel sulfate. Gota read the ingredients.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Oh, for sure. As I say in the video they can be very drying. My favorites don't include sulfates. I avoid sulfates like the plague.

[@mbeth3143]

My favorite purple shampoo & conditioner is Loma. It brightens my hair without drying it out and smells good. Sometimes I use a kaolin clay hair mask which helps but it's messy and time consuming so I don't use it that often. I'm curious about metal detox shampoos as I have hard water. I've read about them but haven't tried any, wonder if anyone has had any experience with those.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

@@mbeth3143 I’ve tried using the metal detox shampoo and mask recently. I’m still trying to figure out if I like them or not. They leave my hair a bit dry. For me, the best thing for hard water has been to use an aqua bliss, shower filter and to make sure to change the filters regularly.

[@sonjaforrester9255]

I use the Clairol purple conditioner mask once a week or something nce every two weeks. I use heat and have fine hair. No yellow yet but my hair doesn't have that much grey yo really show up.

[@CynthiaSmith-b5w]

A hair dresser whom I went to for the first time used purple shampoo on my hair without even asking if I wanted it. I would have said "No" because I am perfectly happy with the shiny silver that I have with mostly dark brown to black hair. Will washing my hair with Prell shampoo get rid of the toner that was left on it? And when my hair grows out will my natural color be restored? I've never colored my hair.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

@@CynthiaSmith-b5w she really should’ve asked you first before she used it, but the good news is that it won’t have any lasting effect. Within one or two shampoos the toning effect will be gone. You don’t have to worry about it permanently affecting your hair. Re: Prell shampoo: it’s very drying. I don’t recommend it.

[@MillieBarnes]

I use the purple shampoo from Verb. Doesn't dry my hair out it works perfectly.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Wonderful!

[@SuperBettyboop40]

I'm thinking of using blue conditioner because of my light brown graying hair with reddish highlights or it looks orange red sometimes

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You might find blue shampoo. more effective. I have a detailed article about it with some tips on how to get the best results: katiegoesplatinum.com/blue-shampoo-brunettes-going-gray/

[@kerryparker8925]

I love the silver oribe shampoo and got it at Nordstrom but can’t find it anymore. I don’t know why?.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

It’s so strange how it keeps going out of stock! I bought mine on Amazon.

[@gillianparr8417]

It’s available again on the Oribe website. I’ve just bought some for the first time and love it - way better than any purple shampoo I’ve ever used.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

@@gillianparr8417 thanks for the tip!

[@gillianparr8417]

@@KatieGoesPlatinumyou’re welcome 😊

[@kerryparker8925]

@@gillianparr8417thank you!

[@jennydickson7805]

Can this help with the brassy blonde that is in the ends if my hair? I have recently committed to going gray and hate the old hairdye line. I have about 2 inches of gray now and I want to hang in there but the old dyed oart looks wierd. Help!!!!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

It should help! Purple shampoo targets brassy yellow tones in blonde and gray hair :-). I find Bold Uniq to be especially strong but you might have to experiment to see which one is best for you. Just don't use it more than once a week.

[@pammartin6992]

What styling tool do you recommend for someone that likes to curl their hair? Im nowhere near fully gray, only about 6 monhs in but don't want the yellowing from styling tools. I do have the dyson air wrap

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Hi, Pam! Honestly, I prefer to use the Octocurl Heatless Curlers, but if you're in a hurry the Airwrap is good because you can use it on VERY low heat. However full disclosure: I can't get the curls from the Airwrap to last. I've tried everything. Not everybody has this issue, so it might just be me. I don't know of another very low-heat hot curling tool (yet!) so the Octocurl would be my recommendation for now. Here's my review:kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaLZdWuDf817hKc

[@pammartin6992]

@@KatieGoesPlatinum I have the same problem with the airwrap. Thanks for your suggestion

[@am63607]

I don’t use a purple shampoo, but I use a purple mask once a week. 😊

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Nice! Which one do you use?

[@am63607]

I use the John Frieda violet crush for blondes. Purple toning mask 😊

[@shahziakhan3386]

Can it be used on white hair as my front hair is completely white.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Yes!

[@Guppypoo]

I didn't know there was a silver hair community. I have been graying since I was 12. Never knew how to take care of it. I'm 40 now and have a full stripe that's beautiful. BUT, the length of my hair has yellowish gray that I'm not a big fan of. It makes my dark brown hair look dull. I'm going to try out the toning drops. Wish me luck!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Good luck! Which toning drops are you trying? I’d love to hear how it goes!

[@daynasafranek7807]

Tone your hair. The shampoo and conditioner are a scam.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

I’m confused by this - the purple shampoo is a way to tone your hair at home. And I personally believe it’s safer - I’ve seen women in my Facebook group who’ve damaged their hair by salon toning.

[@beachchick7688]

How do you tone your hair