Does bust your brass work?

It zaps the brass and definitely keeps my blonde hair icy . I'm a natural brunette and I've used so many different types of purple shampoo. This is by far my favorite. It works wonders and keeps my blonde icy for way longer than any other purple shampoo.

How often should you use amika bust your brass shampoo?

Wondering how often to use purple shampoo? We know you're desperate to banish the brass, but it is best to use purple shampoo just once a week to start with and increase use as needed.

How to use bust your brass?

- Massage a quarter-sized amount of Bust Your Brass Shampoo through wet hair focusing on the roots. Rinse. - Double cleanse. The first time to cleanse, and the second time to reap all the benefits this shampoo has to offer.

How long should I leave purple shampoo in my hair to get rid of yellow?

If you have naturally blonde hair, you'll generally let the purple shampoo sit for about 2-3 minutes before rinsing it with cool water. However, some brands may recommend leaving the purple shampoo on for 5 minutes if your hair is naturally blonde, so pay attention to the directions on the bottle.

How often should you use purple shampoo?

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.

How often should I use Kerastase purple shampoo?

It, unsurprisingly, contains blue and purple pigments that counteract the unwanted yellow hues. - The effect of purple shampoo, however, is only temporary and should be used roughly 2 times a week along-side a shampoo and conditioner for colour treated hair.

Can you use Pureology strength cure blonde everyday?

Strength Cure Blonde Shampoo is gentle enough for daily use . And again, you won't accidentally end up with grape-colored hair. But do expect your blonde to look more cool toned and brighter. After wetting your hair, massage a quarter-sized amount of Strength Cure Shampoo.

How to use purple shampoo?

Ready to use your purple shampoo? Dispense into your palms, then rub your hands together before applying onto the hair. Massage in from root to tip, lathering the shampoo as you go. Focus on the areas that are particularly brassy to knock out those unwanted yellow tones.

Why is my hair still yellow after using purple shampoo?

Purple shampoo can actually strip the hair of the toner , which will likely leave you with a mixture of yellow, ashy and grey tones throughout your hair. Learn more about using purple shampoo correctly in our previous blog, How To Maintain Blonde Hair here.

Do I use regular shampoo after purple shampoo?

However, if you take the double cleanse approach, Devin Graciano, hair stylist and head of product development at Goldie Locks says the best approach is to first use a regular shampoo and then follow up with the purple shampoo.

Why isn't my purple shampoo working?

You could be experiencing pigment build up. Purple. shampoo has direct dyes in them which only sit on the. surface of your hair.

Can I use brass off everyday?

How often should you use Matrix Total Results Brass Off? Much like the So Silver range, Brass Off will not take the place of your regular hair care system for color-treated hair. Instead, once a week , swap out your shampoo, conditioner, and hair mask for Brass Off to reap the toning benefits.

How long can I leave an amika hair mask on?

You're meant to treat your tresses to Amika's SOULFOOD nourishing mask for just five minutes… But we've got news for you, leaving it on overnight is A-okay too ! The longer the restorative treatment is on, the better. Simply wash it out the following morning and you'll discover soft, silky hair.

bust your brass | cool blonde repair shampoo (2024)

what it is

this ultra-violet shampoo tones unwanted brassy hues, while resulting in 86% more repair, 55% less breakage, and stronger, healthier-looking hair.

who it's for

all blondes, silvers + grays are welcome!

why it's special

wash your way to a brighter + healthier looking blonde! packed with bond cure technology, quinoa protein, plant butters, and ultraviolet pigments, this purple shampoo keeps your blonde lookin' cool and strong.

the proof is in our claims - bust your brass cool blonde repair shampoo is clinically proven to tone, hydrate, strengthen + repair hair, resulting in 86% more repair* and 55% less breakage.*
*after 1 use when used as a system, clinically tested.
brightens + tones - brassy hues don't stand a chance. this conditioner brings out the best and brightest shades of blonde, silver, and gray.
wash your way to stronger hair - bust your brass strengthens + repairs damaged hair while helping to prevent future damage.

key ingredients

bond cure technology - an innovative complex targeting hydrogen bonds, which are the most prone to breakage.
plant butters – includes three plant butters: mango butter extract which is packed with omegas and vitamins A, C, and E, omega-6 fatty acid-rich borage oil, and shea butter that’s loaded with vitamins, minerals, and five principle fatty acids
vegan proteins- derived from quinoa, vegan proteins are made up of essential amino acids which can provide keratin-like benefits from a plant source.
ultra-violet pigments – counteract yellow and brassy tones to bring out the best shades of blonde, silver, and gray.

full ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn/Argousier) Fruit/Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis (Borage/Bourrache) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado/Avocat) Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango/Mangue) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea/Karite) Butter, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender/Lavande) Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria/Matricaire) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary/Romarin) Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Aminomethyl Propanol, Bis-PCA Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG-150 Distearate, PEG-150 Stearate, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-7, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Polyethylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Pheno

how-to get your strongest + brightest mane

please note: we suggest applying the bust your brass products on a test strip of hair at the nape of the neck before settling on a routine.

customize your bust your brass routine!

if you are a natural (non-color treated) blonde:

in the summer months (when hair is more likely to become brassy), use the bust your brass shampoo + conditioner every other wash.
use the bust your brass repair mask 1x per week in place of conditioner.

if you are a platinum blonde:

to maintain tone, use bust your brass shampoo + conditioner every other wash.
we suggest alternating bust your brass shampoo + conditioner with the kure shampoo + conditioner and multi-task repair treatment.
use bust your brass repair mask 1x per week in place of conditioner.
if you notice pesky brassiness pop up, use the bust your brass system every wash until desired tone is reached.
keep track of your tone: if you're loving your tone, keep up your routine as is. if you notice brassiness peeking in, increase use the bust your brass mask an additional time per week. if you are a little too cool-toned and nearing a violet tone, cut back on the bust your brass routine for a week or two.

if you have highlights, a balayage, or natural-looking (color-treated) blonde hair:

use bust your brass shampoo + conditioner every other wash.
assess hair's tone and pivot (increase or decrease usage) as needed.
those with naturally dark hair should use the bust your brass intense repair mask 1x per week in place of conditioner.
please note: naturally darker or brunette hair will fight to return to natural hair color; in this case, increase the usage of system.

if you have gray hair:

q: what are bonds?

a: hair is made up of different kinds of bonds that impact the strength and elasticity of our hair. these bonds are damaged daily by heat styling, environmental stressors, chemical treatments, and more. damage leads to hair looking dull, damaged, frizzy, and unmanageable.

q: what is bond cure technology?

a: the bond cure technology used in the bust your brass collection is a proprietary blend of ingredients that are meant to target hydrogen bonds, the most abundant bonds in your hair which are most prone to breakage.

q: what is brassiness?

a: brassiness refers to unwanted warm and yellow tones that appear over time in blonde, silver, and grey hair as it is washed and exposed to environmental stressors. the bust your brass collection counteracts brassiness by using ultra violet pigments to neutralize warm tones, resulting in cool shades of blonde, silver, and gray.

q: what types of damage does the bond cure technology repair?

a: the bust your brass collection, formulated with bond cure technology, targets all types of damage-- from chemical, to mechanical, to natural breakage and environmental stressors. it repairs the most abundant bonds in the hair, leaving damaged hair stronger after use.

q: how does the bond cure technology work compared to other bonding products on the market?

a: the bond cure technology in the bust your brass collection is formulated to target hydrogen bonds, the most abundant bonds in your hair. hydrogen bonds are the most fragile bonds in hair, and are damaged daily by heat styling, environmental stressors, manipulation, chemical treatments, and more. the bust your brass collection targets all kinds of damage and strengthens hair to prevent future breakage. other bond building products on the market target less common types of hair bonds that may not require as much repair from different kinds of damage.

q: is there any keratin in these products?

a: no! we’ve replaced keratin with hydrolyzed quinoa, a vegan protein, so the new bust your brass collection is 100% vegan and does not build up on hair when used as directed.

q: can’t too much protein make your hair brittle and weak?

a: while the overuse of keratin can lead to brittle and weak hair, the bust your brass collection uses vegan proteins that do not build up on hair or cause breakage when used as directed!

q: which hair types does this work on?

a: the bust your brass collection works on all types of blonde, silver, and gray! every blonde and gray hair type is susceptible to damage and brassiness. the bust your brass collections tones, repairs, and strengthens them all, from straight hair to chemically treated to curly and textured hair.

q: are these products color safe?

a: yes! color-treated blondes are prone to damage and brassiness, and would especially benefit from the bust your brass collection to tone, repair, and strengthen hair.

q: is this safe to use on chemically treated hair?

a: yes! chemically treated hair blondes are prone to damage and brassiness, and would benefit from the bust your brass collection, which is clinically proven to tone, repair, and strengthen hair.

q: can i use this every day? is over usage possible?

a: while the vegan proteins used in the bust your brass collection will not build up on hair when used as directed, not all hair types should use toning products every wash. we recommend customizing your blonde routine based on type of blonde and desired level of toning.

q: how long will it take to see results?

a: the bust your brass collection tones, strengthens, and repairs hair in as little as one use! we recommend customizing your blonde routine based on type of blonde and desired level of toning.

q: how long do toning benefits last?

a: the length of time for which cool tones last vary based on hair type, porosity, and environment. we recommend using the bust your brass collection as needed to correct unwanted brassiness.

q: what is the difference between the old formula and new? will my results differ?

a: we upgraded the new bust your brass repair shampoo and conditioner with a stronger formula that includes bond cure technology and vegan proteins that won’t build up on hair when used as directed. it tones brassiness and more effectively combats damage by targeting the most abundant bonds in the hair, and is clinically proven to repair and strengthen hair.

q: how often should i use bust your brass?

a: we recommend customizing your routine based on type of blonde or gray and desired level of toning. not all hair types should use bust your brass every wash, and most should alternate bust your brass with your favorite amika shampoo and conditioner:

natural blondes: use bust your brass shampoo + conditioner every other wash, or bust your brass intense repair mask 1x per week if hair needs additional moisture.
platinum blondes: use bust your brass shampoo + conditioner every other wash, and use bust your brass intense repair mask 1x per week in place of conditioner.
neutral blondes: use bust your brass shampoo + conditioner every other wash.
natural brunette or darker w/processed blonde: use bust your brass shampoo + conditioner every other wash, and use bust your brass. intense repair mask 1x per week in place of conditioner.
natural greys/silvers: use bust your brass shampoo + bust your brass intense repair mask every wash.
fantasy colors: use bust your brass intense repair mask 1x per week to maintain cool tone.

q: what shampoos + conditioners should i alternate bust your brass with?

a: for natural blondes and greys, we recommend alternating bust your brass with reset shampoo + conditioner, 3d shampoo + conditioner, and normcore shampoo + conditioner. for enhanced or processed blondes and greys, we recommend alternating with vault shampoo + conditioner or the kure shampoo + conditioner.

q: will this stain my towel and/or shower? what do i do if it does?

a: the bust your brass collection will not stain your shower or towels. however, if there are any concerns, rinse the product from hair as directed then run water over any areas where the product remains. if staining does occur, the pigmentation will rinse out of shower curtains, towels and bathtubs with hot water or washing as usual.

q: what should i do if this overpigments my hair?

a: bust your brass products should not overpigment when used as directed. the ultra-violet pigmentation in all products are meant to be used regularly to maintain tone. if overpigmentation does occur, wash with reset gel shampoo conditioner until desired tone is reached. to prevent future overpigmentation, we recommend leaving bust your brass products in hair for a shorter period of time before rinsing.

q: what is the amika signature scent?

a: an intoxicating blend of warm vanilla, spicy sweet clover, and fresh citrus.