How to Remove Brassy Blonde
Never show your roots or brassiness if you are a blonde. The dreaded look when dying your hair from dark to blonde is the brassy undertones that may peek through due to different elements. The reason for the brassiness may come from one particular issue, or it can be a combination of different reasons, such as air, pollution and too much iron in the water. While the look is not ideal, it can be removed with a few simple products available at drug stores. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Check your water iron level by using a water strip, available at stores nationwide. Hold the strip into the water and test the levels of iron. Water high in iron will cause blonde hair to have a reddish brassy tone. Install an iron filter to the shower nozzle, or a water softener, to remove the excess iron in your water.
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Wash your hair with a blue or purple shampoo to neutralize the brassy color. The blue or purple undertones will help to remove the brassy color; however, the amount of washes will vary, from once or twice or more, depending on the amount of brassiness in the blonde. Apply the blue or purple shampoo to the location of the brassy color, such as the tips or roots. Both shampoos are available at drug stores and beauty supply stores.
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Purchase a toner from the drug store and apply it to the hair. Toner is a semi-permanent hair color that has a blue or violet base for blondes. Apply the toner just like hair dye and leave it on for the recommended time. Rinse the hair clean with lukewarm to cool water to remove the brassy color.
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Talk with your stylist to find out the best method to remove brassiness. Your stylist may recommend coming into the salon for a salon-grade toner application, all over color or color stripping. Speak with the stylist ahead of time to verify pricing and availability.
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Tips & Warnings
Purchase color enhancing shampoos and conditioners to enhance your blonde locks once the brassiness is removed.
Avoid applying all over color yourself because you may increase the brassiness.
References
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