Shimmer Lights Shampoo reviews in Hair Care - ChickAdvisor (2024)

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What does Shimmer Lights do to gray hair? ›

Clairol Professional's Shimmer Lights Blonde Toning products contain purple pigments which tone down brass after just one use on blonde, highlighted or silver hair. The Blonde Toning Shampoo instantly brightens and refreshes hair while the Blonde Toning Conditioner adds volume and restores manageability.

I even used it everyday like another hair stylist said to do.

One is that the active violet dye in Shimmer Lights is very potent. That's what make it work so well, but if you use it too often it could cause an over-deposit of that deep purple color in your hair.

It really does the trick in keeping your hair looking blonde, and not yellow, or brassy. Love this product! I do find if I have had my hair colored too often though, I need to use a stronger conditioner to keep my hair healthy looking, as it tends to dry my hair out a little.

From sun exposure to colour and toner wearing off, grey hair is (sadly) just as prone to brassiness as blonde locks are. There's no need to panic though! Using a purple shampoo on grey hair can help to remove brassy yellow shades, leaving you with a flattering silver undertone.

"You want to stop using it two weeks before any lightening service. The purple shampoo can cause build up making the hair look dull and darker if overused." This makes the lightening process more difficult to create a seamless blend.

What is silver shampoo and what does it do? Also known as a purple shampoo, silver shampoos like L'Oréal Professionnel Série Expert Silver Shampoo, contain a deep purple pigment that act as an anti-yellowing agent to counteract hair brassiness.

For most people, it is recommended to use silver shampoo 1 to 2 times a week, depending on the unwanted tones you want to correct. Optionally, alternate with a moisturizing shampoo and be careful not to use the shampoo too often, as this may cause a purple hue.

Does Purple Shampoo Damage Hair? The violet pigment in the purple shampoo will not damage your hair; however, if you leave it on your mane for too long, those purple pigments will handle their job a little more effectively and could turn your hair into a purple-violet color.

How often should you use Clairol Shimmer Lights shampoo? ›

How often should I use Shimmer Lights Conditioning Purple Shampoo? The frequency of use depends on the desired level of toning. It is recommended to use it once or twice a week or as needed to maintain the desired tone.

Step 3: Ensure your hair is damp, towel dried hair (not wet) and combed through so it's tangle free. Step 4: Apply using a tint brush to the back sections of your hair first, before moving to the front sections.

If you have brown or red hair, this will restore brilliance and shine to your dull color.

Because there isn't just one type of natural grey, the toners feature a variety of pigments to mimic a spectrum of silvery hues. They boost light reflections, enhance shadows, and veil strands in a multi-dimensional finish, so locks never look dull or flat.

Get a gloss treatment

Purple hair gloss treatments can also be used to balance brassy tones in your gray hair. A professional glossing treatment with your stylist every six to eight weeks will brighten your silver strands and keep unwanted tones away.

Lowlights, on the other hand, are a touch darker and can help give your hue richness and dimension. Combining the two results in a complementary mix of light and dark tones that work with your grays by subtly infusing them into the final look.

Let your grey shine

Nicola recommends “white and platinum if you'd like to keep your look natural or consider blue and ash tones if you're after a more edgy grey.” For something slightly less bold, weaving iridescent, pearly shades through a grey base also gives hair a low-maintenance lift.