Neutralize yellow and orange

Neutralizing yellow and orange after bleaching

You neutralize a yellow tint with purple and an orange tint with blue. That is the color wheel: opposite colors cancel each other out. The key is dosage and processing time, not using it as often as possible.

Why the tint returns

After bleaching, the warm under-pigments resurface, or they remain after a processing time that is too short. Purple pigments neutralize yellow in light blonde, white, and gray hair. Blue pigments neutralize orange in dark blonde to light brown hair.

What you tell the customer

• Choose the pigment for the unwanted tint: yellow requires purple, orange requires blue.
• Alternate with regular shampoo. Daily silver shampoo gives a blue cast.
• Monitor the processing time. Too long will give a purple glow in the hair.
• If the customer wants a deeper and longer-lasting result, a toning treatment in the salon is stronger than just shampoo at home.

What it solves

For weekly neutralization of yellow tints, a silver shampoo with purple pigments works. In between, a leave-in spray without washing corrects the tint. Those who want to combine neutralization with nourishment for the damaged, bleached hair use a no-yellow mask.

From the practice of KOOS

Our advice with silver products is to start short and test. A short processing time shows how quickly the hair absorbs the pigment, because sometimes the scalp or even the bathroom tile colors faster than you expect. Rinse out, assess the result, and then build up gradually, possibly for a few days in a row, until the desired cool tint is achieved. This way you avoid a too-purple surprise. If you have cracks in your hands, wear gloves, because the pigments soak into the skin.

Frequently asked questions

Purple or blue, which one do I choose?
Purple for a yellow tint in light or gray hair, blue for an orange tint in darker blonde.

Can the customer use silver shampoo daily?
No, alternate with regular shampoo. Otherwise, a blue cast will develop.

What is the difference between silver shampoo and a toner?
Shampoo lays a layer on the hair, a toner penetrates deeper and lasts longer.

Bleached hair is always chemically damaged. Combine neutralization with recovery after chemical treatment.