Who should use blue toning shampoo?
TRUE TONE Blue Toning Shampoos are ideal for neutralizing unwanted orange tones in brown, brunette or bronde hair or highlights. If your hair has brassy yellow tones, opt for TRUE TONE Purple Toning Shampoos.
Which shade of TRUE TONE Blue Toning Shampoo should I use?
TRUE TONE Blue Toning Shampoos are available in three shades/intensity levels. The darker the orange tones in your brown hair, the darker the shade of blue shampoo you should choose. For example, Blue Toning Shampoo is best for light brown and bronde shades with orange tones, while Dark Blue Toning Shampoo is better suited for deeper orange tones, and so on. Refer to our shade guide for additional guidance.
What if I have both unwanted yellow and orange tones in my hair?
You're in luck! TRUE TONE Extra Dark Purple Toning Shampoo contains both purple and blue pigments to counteract both yellow and orange tones at once. As with all our toning shampoos, results will be visible after one use.
Can I use this shampoo for color-treated hair?
Absolutely! Like all Virgo de Novo professional hair care products, TRUE TONE Blue Toning Shampoos were created with color-treated hair firmly in mind. Its hydrating formula helps remove unwanted orange tones and preserve color for bronde, brown and brunette hair.
Will blue toning shampoo dry out my hair?
While some toning shampoos can be drying, TRUE TONE Blue Toning Shampoos are made with our Drench Moisturizing Shampoo base so that they add hydration and promote moisture retention as they tone.
How often should I use blue toning shampoo? How long do the blue toning effects last?
The effects of TRUE TONE Blue Toning Shampoo typically last up to three shampoo cycles, so it's best to use it every third shampoo or whenever you see orange tones to maintain toning results and minimize color demarcation lines as hair grows.
How long should I leave TRUE TONE Blue Toning Shampoo on my hair?
This depends on your hair's color, condition and porosity. Start by rinsing as you would a regular shampoo. For more intense toning results, you can leave on up to 5 minutes. If you still would like more intense toning, move up to the next shade level, and/or follow with a blue toning mask.
Can I use a blue toning conditioner after a blue toning shampoo?
Yes, you can follow blue toning shampoo with a TRUE TONE Blue Toning Hair Masque to intensify toning results while also conditioning hair.
Can blondes use blue shampoo? Should anyone not use blue toning shampoos?
Blonde hair is better suited for purple toning shampoos, which are formulated to neutralize yellow as opposed to orange tones. Blue toning shampoos can give yellow tones in hair a green cast. They can also give platinum or white hair a blue hue.