Let’s walk through the stages of bleached hair grief, shall we? Week 1: You are a goddess. The color is crisp. Strangers compliment you.
Week 2: You notice the ends look a tiny bit duller. It’s still good, but the shine is saying goodbye. Week 3: The dreaded brass appears.
By week 6, you’re either using a purple shampoo like it’s oxygen, or you’re embracing a new, “warm” look. The choice is yours!
Quirky Fact: Purple Shampoo is a Liar
You bought that fancy purple shampoo, right? Good. But here’s the secret: it cannot remove brassy tones that are already there. It can only neutralize them slightly.
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Think of it as a filter, not a magic eraser. Using it too much can actually turn your hair purple-gray. Yes, it’s a real thing. You’ll look like a cute ghost.
So, use it once a week, max. Your hair will thank you by not looking like a Smurf.
