I recently went from blonde to denim and I am absolutely in love with my hair! You can read more about it HERE.

I posted the pic above on Instagram after I had the denim (dark grey with a blue tone) done for a second time. I don’t like to post (or even take) selfies, but I was too chuffed with my hair not to share.

Thing is though, because my hair is so porous (after years and years of bleach on bleach), it takes colour very quickly, but it also seems to wash out faster than I would like. There are a few yellowish tones creeping back here and there and I hate it.

My hairdresser gave me a tip on how to keep those yellow tones at bay for as long as possible. At home. And at a very good price ;)

Silver/purple shampoo.

Okay, okay. You already know this. But I have a trick! Keep reading.

In case you don’t know, purple/silver shampoo (or conditioner) contains a violet pigment that tones down and neutralises yellow tones or brassiness in blonde and grey hair. It does not lighten or colour your hair, but the purple counteracts any yellowness leaving your blonde, platinum or grey hair looking more vibrant and restoring the colour to its former glory. Or close to it at least.

It is recommended that you use these type of products once or twice a week. But what do you do when these tones are just too damn stubborn? Here’s my winning tip.

How to tone blonde and grey hair at home

Apply silver or purple shampoo onto dry hair.

Yip. As easy and simple as that. Work it through your hair and then leave it to work its magic. I leave it on for at least 30 minutes. Because the product is not diluted with water, the toning effect is a lot more intense. And it works like a charm!

Note that you will use quite a bit of product and you have to make 100% sure that it is distributed evenly. You don’t want to cause any patchiness.

I have to warn you… using this method may lead to a temporary purple tint in your hair. It all depends on the strength of the product that you use and the length of time you leave it on. And of course the condition of your hair.

My current stash of silver shampoos:

The first silver shampoo that I tried was the Natur Vital Silver Shampoo. It was a couple of days before payday so I was looking for the most budget friendly product. I bought it at Dis-Chem and it was about R65. This shampoo is not very concentrated and I didn’t see a major difference. Note that the brassiness I experienced was quite stubborn. Another negative was the fact that I found the shampoo very drying. I still feel that if you have never used a silver shampoo before, that this may be a good one to try in order to get a feel for what a silver shampoo can do for you.

Joico Color Endure Violet is an awesome shampoo. It is concentrated enough to give you a very good result, plus it leaves your hair looking and feeling amazing. I bought mine at Style Bar and I think it was R215. Not too bad.

INOAR Absolute Speed Blond is the shit. It is the most concentrated purple shampoo that I have tried. I reviewed it HERE when I was still a blonde. This stuff is potent. And gorgeous. It leaves my hair feeling and looking amazing and it gets rid of all traces of yellow. I also have the INOAR Absolute Speed Blond Conditioner and it is just as freakin’ amazing. There is also a Speed Blond Mask in the range and I can’t wait to get my hands on that. Once again, a little warning: because Speed Blond is so concentrated, it can turn a golden blonde into a platinum babe and a silver fox into Kelly Osbourne very easily. Not that it’s a bad thing though. Who doesn’t want awesome hair?

If you have any tips or tricks for me, I’d love to hear them.

xoxo

Blonde haired babes take note! I have found the ultimate yellow eliminator… INOAR Absolut SPEED BLOND!

INOAR Absolut SPEED BLOND Review

The INOAR Absolut SPEED BLOND range corrects the tone of blonde and grey hair and avoids discolouration, whilst intensively hydrating and revitalising the hair.

This range instantly corrects the yellow tone in blonde and highlighted hair and gives grey hair amazing shine. It is also infused with active antioxidants and Argan Oil and is PH balanced. You are not only left with brilliant colour, but also hair that is nourished and cared for with intense shine.

I have highlighted hair and I have tried the shampoo and conditioner in this range. It instantly tones down any yellow/brassy tones leaving me with a cool toned blonde which I love. Just be warned not to leave it on for too long the first time you use it, or you may be left with platinum blonde hair. I suggest to wash/condition and immediately rinse when you use it the first time just to see what effect it has on your hair. Then you can play. I use these products once a week and I am extremely happy with the results.

I also gave my mom some shampoo to try. My mom has the most gorgeous (natural) grey highlights. I pray for the same colour when I’m her age. My mom has been using the shampoo and is very happy to report that her hair is soft, manageable and beautifully shiny.

If you are in need of a ‘silver’ shampoo, I highly recommend INOAR Absolut SPEED BLOND.

INOAR Absolut SPEED BLOND Shampoo and Conditioner retail for R220 each and the mask for R350.

INOAR products can be purchased from INOAR Professional Stockist Hair Salons or you can order directly from the INOAR Head Office in Pretoria. Phone +27 12 686 7067 or email info@inoar.co.za.

You can also follow INOAR on Twitter and Facebook.

xoxo

*Disclaimer: These product were sent to me for review purposes. I have not received compensation for this post and the opinions on the products are my own.