Always Goes Yellow :(

Mar 14, 2013

Diane H.

I need help I want to go really blonde but it keeps going yellow. I buy drug store product does anyone know of any with blue undertones??

Mar 14, 2013

Kathryn L.

Did you ever try purple shampoo?

Mar 14, 2013

Diane H.

Yes it works great but only stays for a couple days and washes out.

Mar 14, 2013

Kathryn L.

Well, when you get it done professionally they will usually apply a toner. Of course box dye doesn't come with these. But even getting hair done professionally for most people it is recommended to use purple shampoo and conditioner for home care to keep the hair from turning brassy, even though it has been toned. Everyone's hair is different right.. some pull gold and that's just the way it is!

Mar 14, 2013

Lydia L.

Wella color charm toner works really well. I used t18 and it took out a lot of yellowness from my hair.

Mar 14, 2013

Alicia H.

Hi Diane,

If you think about the color wheel, purple is the opposite from yellow so often times a purple or violet based shampoo will work best. Loreal makes a great one called Shimmer Lights. Just make sure to use it only a few times a week so your hair doesn't get a purple hue when it deposits color.

I hope that helps!

xoxo

Mar 14, 2013

Diane H.

Ok thank you ladies for your help :) I appreciate it.

Mar 14, 2013

Diane H.

Unfortunately I live in a small town and have no way to get access to a toner I even tried online but they don't ship that

Mar 14, 2013

Alma M.

You tried sallys beauty supply online?

Mar 14, 2013

Diane H.

Yes I have but they won't send bleach or toner across the border.

Mar 15, 2013

Alma M.

That's a bummer.

Mar 15, 2013

Kelli M.

Be careful using purple or blue toner on bleached hair sometimes it won't come out and leave a tint or hue of the shade. Wait...what do you lighten it with? Anyway you need to use a color with a purple, violet, or blue base. Let me know what you use and I can help you more.