Color Safe Products to Combat Brassiness and Boost Hair Shine

Brassiness and dullness are common concerns for anyone with color-treated hair, especially blondes and brunettes. Whether you’re looking to neutralize unwanted yellow, orange, or red tones, or simply want to keep your hair looking vibrant and shiny, choosing the right color-safe products is essential. Below, discover the best solutions from dpHUE to keep your hair cool-toned, glossy, and healthy.

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Understanding Brassiness: Why It Happens

"Brassiness occurs when underlying warm pigments in your hair become exposed, often due to washing, sun exposure, or heat styling. This can leave blondes with yellow tones and brunettes with orange or red hues. The key to combating brassiness is using color-safe products with targeted pigments and nourishing ingredients."

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For Blondes: Neutralize Yellow Tones & Boost Shine

Cool Blonde Shampoo

Specially formulated with violet pigments, this gentle shampoo neutralizes yellow and brassy tones in blonde, gray, and highlighted hair. Silk proteins and hibiscus flower extract help strengthen hair, increase brightness, and restore icy, luminous tones. Color Safe, Paraben Free, SLS & SLES Sulfate Free, Leaping Bunny Certified

• Key Ingredients: Violet pigments, silk proteins, hibiscus flower extract
• How to Use: Apply to wet hair, massage, and rinse. For more intense results, leave on for up to five minutes.

5-Star Review: "I use this shampoo once or twice a week as needed. It takes the brassy tones right out of my hair. Leaves a great cool blonde tone."

Cool Blonde Conditioner

Pair with the Cool Blonde Shampoo for maximum toning and shine. This conditioner uses violet pigments to further neutralize yellow tones, while silk proteins add softness and shine. It detangles, hydrates, and restores icy tones.

• How to Use: Massage through damp hair, leave on for 2-3 minutes, and rinse.
• Suitable For: Blondes, gray hair, brunette hair with blonde highlights or balayage

Gentle Brightening Conditioner

Be your most brilliant self with this color-saving conditioner to remove dulling minerals and metals from blonde and highlighted hair. It uses a gentle chelating agent that pulls out metals, chlorine, minerals, and product residue that can make blondes look dull. It also helps lock in moisture, leaving hair feeling silky soft and shiny and helping to prevent breakage and damage.

• Key Ingredients: Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Raspberry Seed Extract
• How to Use: Work conditioner through clean, damp hair. Rinse thoroughly.

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For Brunettes: Banish Orange & Red Tones

Cool Brunette Conditioner

Brunettes can experience unwanted orange and red tones, especially after coloring. The Cool Brunette Conditioner uses blue pigments to neutralize these brassy hues, while silk proteins and hibiscus extract restore your glossiest brunette shade. Color Safe, Paraben Free, SLS & SLES Sulfate Free, Leaping Bunny Certified

• How to Use: Massage through damp hair, leave on for 2-3 minutes, and rinse.
• Suitable For: Brunettes, all hair types

5-Star Review: "In the summer, my hair tends to look very brassy by week 4. dpHUE shampoo toned the brass, smells good and softened my hair!"

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Gentle Cleansing for All Hair Types

Mini Apple Cider Vinegar Soothing Shampoo

For those who prefer a traditional shampoo experience, this gentle, color-safe formula cleanses without stripping natural moisture. Apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, and ginger root extract soothe sensitive scalps, prevent color washout, and boost shine. Color Safe, Paraben Free, SLS & SLES Sulfate Free, Leaping Bunny Certified Soothes sensitive, itchy, flaky scalps

• How to Use: Apply to wet hair, lather, and rinse thoroughly.

Awarded "Best of Shampoo for Oily Hair" by InStyle in 2023

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Why Choose dpHUE for Color Maintenance?

All featured products are:

• Color Safe: Formulated to protect and prolong your color.

Free from Parabens, SLS & SLES Sulfates

• Leaping Bunny Certified: Cruelty-free and gentle on hair.

Whether you’re blonde, brunette, or somewhere in between, dpHUE’s color-safe solutions help you maintain vibrant, shiny, and brass-free hair between salon visits.

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How to Use for Best Results

1. Cleanse with a color-safe shampoo suited to your hair color and needs. 2. Tone with a targeted conditioner or gloss to neutralize brassiness. 3. Condition to hydrate and boost shine. 4. Repeat as needed, especially when you notice unwanted warm tones.

"Use as often as needed when you have brassiness. For best results, pair toning products with gentle, color-safe cleansers and conditioners."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What causes brassiness in color-treated hair? Brassiness occurs when underlying warm pigments become exposed, often due to washing, sun exposure, or heat styling. This can result in unwanted yellow tones for blondes and orange or red hues for brunettes. How can I neutralize yellow tones in blonde or highlighted hair? Use color-safe products with violet pigments, such as dpHUE’s Cool Blonde Shampoo and Cool Blonde Conditioner. These help restore cool, icy tones and boost shine. What is the best way to remove orange and red tones from brunette hair? Use a color-safe conditioner with blue pigments like dpHUE’s Cool Brunette Conditioner to neutralize brassy hues and restore your hair’s glossy brunette shade. Are dpHUE products safe for color-treated hair? Yes, all dpHUE products featured are color-safe, free from parabens, SLS & SLES sulfates, and are Leaping Bunny Certified cruelty-free. Can I use dpHUE products if I have a sensitive scalp? Yes, dpHUE’s Mini Apple Cider Vinegar Soothing Shampoo is formulated to soothe sensitive, itchy, or flaky scalps while being gentle and color-safe.

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Shine On: Your Best Hair, Every Day

With dpHUE’s expertly formulated, color-safe products, you can say goodbye to brassiness and hello to luminous, healthy hair—no matter your shade.

For optimal results, always follow usage instructions and perform a strand test when trying a new toning product.

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