No purple shampoo? No problem. Keeping blonde hair brass and yellow-free is a tireless effort. The easiest way to keep it in shape is by using a toning shampoo or conditioner. There are tons of products on the market these days, but a lot of people complain that toning shampoos can dry out hair and are expensive to boot. A new product from OGX allows you to tone your hair using your own shampoo and conditioner! OGX Blonde Enhance + Purple Toning Drops (I may get a commission from this link) are concentrated purple drops that you mix into the product to create a custom toning product for hair. Just dispense your shampoo or conditioner into your hand, add 3 to 5 drops and mix! Use it just with shampoo, just conditioner or both! You can easily customize the level of toning. I found the less of drops you use, the more “blue” your mix will be. That works great for me because I prefer a blue shampoo to purple. If you don’t know what your color is, read my article on finding your undertones. ...
Wella’s ColorCharm line has long been a favorite among at-home hair color enthusiasts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people began experimenting with DIY color, and Sally Beauty quickly became the go-to destination for salon-quality products without needing a license. Their stores are often staffed with salon-trained associates who can guide you to the right shades and formulas for your look. One of the most sought-after items in the lineup is the Wella ColorCharm Toner — known for reducing brassiness, canceling yellow tones, and helping blend roots for a more natural finish. The full ColorCharm range also includes crème toners, permanent hair color, developer, and lightening powder. Because of its popularity and affordability, it’s not unusual to find these toners sold out at Sally stores. But there’s good news: you now have another option. Ulta Beauty quietly added Wella ColorCharm products to its website a few months ago. While most shades are available online only (and ten...