Brassy hair is caused by an overabundance of warm pigments in your hair. For example, when platinum blonde hair becomes too yellow or when golden highlights turn reddish-gold or orange. ... To extend the color of your blonde hair and help your hair stay a cooler shade of blonde, you'll need to get rid of brass.
How do I keep my highlights from turning brassy?
6 Ways to Prevent and Fix Brassy Hair, According to Hair Color...
- Call your stylist for a toner or gloss. ...
- Shampoo with a purple formula between professional colorings. ...
- Wash hair with cool water. ...
- Spend less time at the pool and the beach. ...
- Consider getting a shower filter. ...
- Shield hair from direct sunlight.
What do you do if your highlights are too brassy?
BRASSY HAIR: WHY IT HAPPENS AND HOW TO PREVENT IT
- START OFF BY CHOOSING THE RIGHT PERMANENT HAIRCOLOR. ...
- HEAD TO THE SALON AND GET A TONER FOR BRASSY HAIR. ...
- WASH YOUR HAIR WITH A PURPLE SHAMPOO TO NEUTRALIZE UNWANTED WARM TONES. ...
- AVOID THE SUN AND THE POOL. ...
- USE A SHAMPOO FOR COLOR-TREATED HAIR THE REST OF THE TIME.
