Do you want a light blonde with cool tones?

Getting rid of yellow from your hair after bleaching it is common for your hair to get a brassier shade than you imagined. We’ve looked at why this occurs and what you can do to eliminate yellow and orange tones in your hair.

Our 4 tips on how to restore cooler tones to your hair:

• Only bleach your hair by a professional hairdresser.
• Have your hairdresser tone at least every 45 days to counteract brassy tones
• Use products designed to be easily applied at home such as a SILVER shampoo, conditioner and mask
• Protect your hair from UV rays

What causes yellow and orange hair after highlights and bleaching

Instead of the cooler tone you wanted, you’ll end up with a warmer brassy result, especially after bleaching. This is both common and actually completely normal as our hair contains warm tones. When bleached, the natural hair color is removed and these warm undertones become more visible. But even after a bleach that first created a cooler result, the hair will gradually take on a warmer, yellower tone. This may be due both to the fact that no hair color lasts forever, but also to the oxidation that occurs when hair is exposed to sunlight in combination with oxygen.

Because orange tones are highlighted in blonde hair

Getting an orange or green result with orange undertones in your hair is also common after bleaching/highlights. It is the result of the hair color being darker before deco, causing the underlying pigments in the hair to also have a more intense color. To make dark hair a lighter color, deco/highlights need to lift even more pigment than lighter hair. This process also means that when you bleach dark hair, you can see the hair go through more orange phases. Orange tones can also occur in lighter hair if you have been in salt water or chlorinated pools.

Eliminate yellowness from hair in 4 different ways

There are several ways to eliminate yellow and orange shades in your hair, both at home and at your trusted hairdresser. It is important to remember that bleaching makes hair more sensitive and that it is good to be careful how you correct the color. To help you with this, we have listed various tips and tricks to get new cool tones in your hair.

Bleach to lift more pigment from hair

One way to give your hair a cooler blonde shade is to get a new bleach service. Bleaching can lift more pigment from your hair and give it a lighter finish, but it also has a big impact on the quality of your hair. Bleaching your hair too much makes it brittle and your hair can even break due to harsh treatments. If you decide to bleach your hair again, it’s a good idea to seek the help of a stylist who knows how to do it as gently as possible.

Tone to balance warm tones

You can also use toners to color correct and balance warm tones. By looking at color theory and choosing the opposite color of your hair on the color wheel, such as purple or blue shades, you can neutralize yellow and orange. This method gives the impression of cooler tones without affecting the pigments permanently. Since it can be tricky to find a color that precisely balances the brassy tones of your hair, it’s a good idea to get advice from a hairdresser and have them perform the toning service.

Keep yellow away with specific products

An easier way to correct yellow and orange tones is to use products made for home use. This type of product often contains purple or blue pigments to neutralize brassy tones. With the help of pigmented shampoo along with conditioner and silver masks created to bring out cooler tones, you can see results directly but also build them up over time. These types of products are also perfect for maintaining bleached hair.

Protect your hair from UV rays

Brassy tones can be the result of oxidation, when hair is exposed to oxygen and the sun in combination. Just like with our skin, sunlight hits our hair and can dry it out and make our hair color duller. One way to prevent yellow and orange tones is to wear a hat that protects your hair or use products with UV protection.

Products that eliminate yellow and orange hair

In order for you to correct and get rid of yellow and orange tones in your hair from home, many companies have developed specific products.

SHAMPOO

CONDITIONER

HAIR MASK

BOOSTER

CORRECTIVE COLORED MASKS

SHAMPOO to eliminate yellow hair

We recommend two shampoos from different companies.

Maria Nila’s Sheer Silver shampoo with purple pigments and natural blackberry extract that hydrate and neutralize brassy tones in both colored and naturally blonde hair.

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Olaplex N° 4P Highly concentrated, anti-yellow purple shampoo, cleanses and gives a cooler tone. Perfect for turning off warm post-highlight tones. Olaplex N°4P Blonde Enhance Toning Shampoo ideal for blonde hair that creates a rich foam and frees the hair from unwanted impurities, while neutralizing annoying yellow and brassy shades.

After shampooing, it is highly recommended to also use Conditioners, Masks and Boosters to keep hair hydrated and intensify the anti-yellow action.

CONDITIONER to eliminate yellow hair

Maria Nila Sheer Silver Conditioner detangles and softens while strengthening hair while keeping it free from orange or yellow tones. Enriched with a purple pigment and precious blackberry extract, which neutralize unwanted golden shades and add extraordinary shine to the hair. With its fresh orange and grapefruit scent, the Sheer Silver conditioner gives a pleasant olfactory experience during application.

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OLAPLEX Nº 5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner. THE SOLUTION for all shades of blonde or natural grey/silver that show signs of yellowing or dullness and require a treatment that improves their tone and brightness. Nourishing and toning conditioner that brings shine and hydration from the root to the tip of the hair.

MASK to eliminate yellow hair

Maria Nila’s Sheer Silver Masque is an effective treatment that hydrates and nourishes hair to achieve a silky result.

The perfect illuminating treatment for blonde hair looking for softness and shine. This delicate treatment, enriched with purple pigments, is specially formulated for blonde hair, deeply hydrating and nourishing it to give hair a silky feel.

Sheer Silver Masque not only leaves hair silky smooth, but also restores cooler tones for fresh, shiny-looking hair.

BOOSTER to eliminate yellow hair

Maria Nila Sheer Silver Booster Masque – Deeply nourishing finishing treatment with purple pigment that neutralizes brassy tones and leaves hair soft and shiny in just 3 minutes. Thanks to blackberry extract, this mask adds a brilliant shine.

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Maria Nila Silver Shot. Purple pigment treatment for bleached hair with conditioning, hydrating and nourishing ingredients. Purple pigments help maintain cool tones longer and neutralize unwanted golden tones after a bleaching service.

Corrective colored mask to eliminate yellow hair

Maria Nila Color Refresh Pearl Silver is a hair mask with non-permanent color pigments that neutralizes brassy tones and brings out cold silver undertones. A real color bomb with emollient Argan Oil that reduces frizz for a silky smooth result.