How long can I leave purple conditioner in my hair?

Leave it on up to 20 minutes and then wash out and follow with conditioner as usual. It even works to get rid of unwanted yellow tones in natural gray or silver hair. Or, if you need a less intense re-fresh of your light locks, just use it on wet hair in the shower like your normal shampoo.
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What happens if you leave purple conditioner on too long?

If you leave purple shampoo on for too long, you may find yourself with a little lilac hue. This color is not permanent and is more likely to happen if you have very light blonde hair or if your hair is dry and damaged. To remove the purple hue, switch to regular shampoo for your next few washes.
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Can you leave purple conditioner in your hair overnight?

According to hair experts, it's not a good idea to leave purple shampoo in your hair overnight. The shampoo deposits purple pigment in your hair, which could possibly turn your hair purple. You would have to probably use a color correction process to fix the damage from the shampoo.
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How long do you leave in purple conditioner?

So don't over think this.
  1. Apply thoroughly to wet, freshly washed hair.
  2. Give it two or three minutes to work its magic.
  3. Rinse thoroughly.
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Can I leave purple conditioner on dry hair?

In short: No, you shouldn't put purple shampoo on dry hair. While it's true that dry hair will absorb more pigment, it's also uneven in its absorption. For most if not all of us—blonde or not—the ends tend to be drier and more porous than the rest of our hair.
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Can I use purple conditioner only?

Purple shampoos and conditioners can be used by absolutely anyone with blonde tones in their hair, but especially those who are dying their locks blonde.
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What happens if I leave purple shampoo in my hair for 2 hours?

While leaving purple shampoo on your hair for an hour or more will certainly make your hair dull, it will not damage your hair. Purple shampoo in general will not damage your hair at all. It is a toner meant only to neutralize.
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What is the best way to use purple conditioner?

How should I use purple conditioner? For best results, use a purple conditioner after rinsing with your purple shampoo. You may want to wash hair with your purple system twice to thrice a week, depending on your blonde level. This also depends on the current state of your strands.
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How often can I use purple conditioner?

Keep in mind that purple shampoo does not replace your regular shampoo and should only be used once or twice a week. Doss warns that there is such a thing as too much purple. “When you eliminate too much yellow, it visually ends up darker and a lot of people don't want it to look darker,” she says.
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Can I leave purple shampoo on for an hour?

Unless you have white hair or gray hair, you shouldn't leave the purple shampoo on for longer than 15 minutes at a time. If you're already leaving the shampoo on for less than 15 minutes and you're noticing a purple tone, then try leaving the product on for even less time.
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Does purple conditioner damage your hair?

The cool violet pigment in purple shampoo won't damage hair, but if you leave it on strands too long, those purple pigments will take their job a little too far and could turn tresses a purple-violet colour.
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Does purple shampoo work better on dry or wet hair?

So what is the best way to use purple shampoo? If you want to use a purple shampoo, Maine recommends “soaking your hair with water and even adding a little conditioner on your ends” beforehand, to prevent the porous tips from absorbing too much pigment.
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What happens if I put purple shampoo on dry hair?

However, while dry hair is more porous, it can't absorb the shampoo evenly. In short, applying purple shampoo to dry tresses will lead to a patchy hair nightmare.
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Why did purple shampoo darken my hair?

If anything, purple shampoo may make your hair temporarily slightly darker. This is because the inky purple pigments found in purple shampoo are a darker color than the shades of yellow in blonde hair.
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How long can you leave blue conditioner in your hair?

Don't use it every time you wash your hair, as the pigment can be quite drying. Although it comes out bright blue/violet don't be afraid of how long you leave it on for. We recommend 2-6 minutes, depending on how much ash you would like to deposit.
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What happens when you use too much purple shampoo?

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.
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How long do you leave purple shampoo on dry hair?

When it comes to how to apply purple shampoo on dry hair you want to thoroughly work the product into your dry strands. Then leave it on from between 5 to 30 minutes depending the health of your hair. Finally wash out and apply either a conditioner or hair mask as this purple magic can be drying.
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Will purple shampoo fix orange hair?

If your hair is on the yellowish, orange end of the spectrum, purple shampoo will fix it. Like blue shampoo, purple shampoo is another at-home option that's formulated to neutralize brassy yellow and orange tones in color-treated hair. It's primarily used to tone blonde (or lightened), color-treated hair.
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Can I use purple conditioner after bleaching?

Wash with purple products once a week to maintain your hair's tone. Purple shampoo and conditioner is a must for bleached hair, as it helps neutralize the color and keeps it from turning orange or brassy. It can be a little drying so you won't want to use it every time you shower.
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What does purple conditioner do to brown hair?

Because purple sits across from orange on the color wheel, purple hair treatments will neutralize the brassy tones and help your hair look fresher. Using purple shampoo on dark hair with highlights or lightened brown hair will have a pretty similar effect as it does on blonde hair.
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Can you use purple conditioner on brown hair?

If you have brunette hair, you'll need to use purple shampoo on a weekly basis. Simply apply instead of your regular shampoo once a week. Opt for a powerful formula with salon-strengthen micro-pigments and remember to use purple conditioner alongside your purple shampoo.
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Can you leave purple shampoo in your hair for 30 minutes?

It even works to get rid of unwanted yellow tones in natural gray or silver hair. Or, if you need a less intense re-fresh of your light locks, just use it on wet hair in the shower like your normal shampoo. You can still leave it on up to 20 minutes and then rinse out.
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Will purple shampoo fade purple hair?

Purple shampoos work best on neutralizing warm shades like pastels, blonde and white hair. So, if you have a richer tone of purple, a sulfate-free shampoo (it won't strip your color) like Living Proof Color Care Shampoo is a great option to protect your dye job from fading.
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What does purple conditioner do to GREY hair?

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.
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