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Few hair color descriptors are more dreaded than brassy.
But why is it considered so bad?
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And hey, what evenisbrassy hair?
We took a deep dive with two hair colorists to help answer all of your brassy hair questions.
Meet the Experts
What Is Brassy Hair?
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Valdes adds that brassy hair is often lacking in dimension, too.
What Causes Brassy Hair?
However, according to Dickie, the most common cause of brassy hair happens in the lightening process.
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How to Get Rid of Brassy Hair
It’s not easy to get rid of brassiness.
However, there are a few options.
Mineral Detox
Getting your hair into a more purified state could help reduce brassiness.
Highlights or Lowlights
Utilizinghighlights and lowlightscan rid you of unwanted brassiness in your hair color.
“Lowlights can break up brassy hair by adding background color back into the hair,” says Valdez.
The ideal solution may be a combination of lowlights, highlights, and toner."
“People often reach straight forpurple shampoo.
“This will cause overly lightened hair to appear muddy, dull, grey, or even lavender.”
Instead of reaching for the bottle, he suggests scheduling an in-salon gloss treatment to combat unwanted warmth.
On the maintenance front, you’ll want to use products designed forhair that has been colored.
“I recommended getting glosses in between color appointments to refresh the tones,” says Valdes.
“It can also help refresh highlights as well as protect the rest of the hair from oxidizing.”
you might prevent brassiness in your hair maintenance routine by using products for colored hair and heat protectants.
