Whether you already sport light locks or are thinking of taking the plunge with bleach, you need to know about silver shampoo. Acting as the best friend for all silver and blonde haired gals, you can’t afford to miss out on this essential shampoo for blonde hair! We’ve put together a quick guide with everything you need to know about it, and then a list of the best silver shampoo.
What Is Silver Shampoo?
Otherwise known as purple shampoo, silver shampoo is a colour toning hair cleanser or hair treatment which is designed to remove brassy tones from blonde locks. Containing a purple pigment, it neutralises yellow tones to help maintain a cool blonde, grey or platinum.
Some brands will refer to it as a platinum shampoo or purple shampoo, but just keep an eye out for anything which will counter brassiness, often with an additional tint of violet or purple. Basically, it’s one of your key hair products for dyed blonde or grey hair.
How Does Silver Shampoo Work?
When applied to the hair, purple pigments from the shampoo are absorbed into the strand and hair follicles. By leaving it on for a few minutes before washing out, you can alter your hair’s tone and colour for a fresh from the salon look.
For a more intense effect, leave the shampoo on for longer, just as you would with hair dye before washing it out!
Why Use Silver Shampoo?
Anyone who has blonde, grey, platinum or silver hair should use a silver shampoo.
This is because when hair oxidises, yellow, brassy tones start to become visible. The silver shampoo will balance out the colour to help maintain a freshly-dyed look. Hair will become brighter, cooler and more even with each use.
Can You Use Silver Shampoo Every Day?
You should avoid using silver shampoo each time you wash your hair and instead use it every 2-3 washes. This is because over-use can cause your hair to develop a purple tinge that may take a while to fade.
On the other washes, use colour care shampoos and conditioners to protect your colour.
Best Silver Shampoos
We’ve tried and tested the best of the bunch to help you pick from the best silver shampoos available.
- L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Silver Shampoo
- Redken Brews Men’s Silver Shampoo
- Philip Kingsley Pure Silver Shampoo
- Pureology Strength Cure Best Blonde Shampoo
- Matrix Total Results Color Obsessed So Silver Shampoo
- Jo Hansford Expert Colour Care Platinum Shampoo
- Sachajuan Silver Shampoo
- Sexy Hair Bright Blonde Violet Shampoo
- Goldwell Dualsenses Silver Shampoo
- Paul Mitchell Platinum Blonde Shampoo
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£13.40 Buy now with HQhair L'ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL SERIE EXPERT SILVER
Buy now with free deliveryThis shampoo from L’Oréal Professionnel has a dark purple pigmentation, allowing it to work quickly and easily for an instant effect on your tresses. Packed with amino acids, it helps to maintain the condition of your hair too, whilst giving clarity and shine for healthy locks.
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£15.50 Buy now with HQhair REDKEN BREWS MEN'S SILVER SHAMPOO
Buy now with free deliveryAfter a silver shampoo for you and the boyfriend to use? (Read: he pays for it.) We’ve gotchu.
This shampoo from the Redken Brews range is specially formulated for men, but works just as well on longer lengths. It’s a great option if you have dyed white or grey hair too.
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£20.50 Buy now with HQhair PHILIP KINGSLEY PURE SILVER SHAMPOO
Buy now with free deliveryIf you’re looking for the best silver shampoo, then Philip Kingsley might just have your answer.
Utilising hydrolysed wheat protein, this is a super nourishing shampoo that will cleanse hair while maintaining a soft and smooth hair follicle. Plus, it smells of lavender so perfect if you prefer washing your hair in the evening.
Looking to complete the routine? Treat yo’ self to the Philip Kingsley Pure Silver Conditioner.
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£14.95 Buy now with HQhair PUREOLOGY STRENGTH CURE BEST BLONDE SHAMPOO
Buy now with free deliveryA deep purple shampoo that works on giving you sleek and shiny hair after every wash, Pureology have brought their A game when it comes to this formulation.
A 100% vegan and sulphate-free shampoo, this is one of the best platinum shampoos for maintaining hair colour and ensuring your blonde stays banging.
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£13.00 Buy now with HQhair MATRIX TOTAL RESULTS COLOR OBSESSED SO SILVER SHAMPOO
Buy now with free deliveryMatrix Haircare know a thing, or fifty, about looking after your hair, so it’s no surprise that their silver shampoo made it straight into our list of the best.
This creamy formula cleanses hair without adding weight, so perfect if you want to just blow dry and go.
Also available in a bigger 1,000ml size if you wanna go big.
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£19.00 Buy now with HQhair Jo Hansford Expert Colour Care Platinum Shampoo
Buy now with free deliveryAdd a lil premium to your shower. This is a great daily silver shampoo by hair colour experts Jo Hansford.
This salon-level hair product works on adding UV protection and shielding hair from oxidation, resulting in maintained hair colour levels.
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£56.00 Buy now with HQhair SACHAJUAN SILVER SHAMPOO
Buy now with free deliveryGo big or go home. This Sachajuan silver shampoo comes in a massive 1,000ml size, meaning that it’ll last forever – more money for spending in the club.
Fortified with the brand’s innovative Ocean Silk Technology, this magic shampoo adds UV protection.
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£14.95 Buy now with HQhair SEXY HAIR BLONDE BRIGHT BLONDE VIOLET SHAMPOO
Buy now with free deliveryOn the hunt for sexy hair? Then the babes at the brand Sexy Hair ought to be your go-to. The best silver shampoo for blonde hair, this special formulation focuses on eliminating brassy tones using its Perfect-Balance Technology.
Plus, it’s completely free of parabens – winning.
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£13.70 Buy now with HQhair GOLDWELL DUALSENSES SILVER SHAMPOO
Buy now with free deliveryOne of the best shampoos for grey hair, this offering from Goldwell is perf’ for both maintaining colour and improving vitality.
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£15.50 Buy now with HQhair PAUL MITCHELL PLATINUM BLONDE SHAMPOO
Buy now with free deliveryThe babes at Paul Mitchell have focused on adding cooling violet tones to this silver shampoo, meaning that any warmer tones will be stripped out of your blonde hair with continued use.
From the first wash, hair will be conditioned and shiny – everything you want, in one lil bottle.
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Now you know the best silver shampoo, our blonde hair is ready.
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