If you have unwanted tones that are more orange or copper, you need to use a blue color depositing shampoo, like Fanola No Orange Shampoo , not a green shampoo.

Now, something we need to clear up here: are you trying to get rid of unwanted red tones or orange/copper tones? Brunette" is an umbrella term that encompasses a variety of brown shades, so you may want to use a different tone-perfecting shampoo depending on your shade. Green-colored shampoos work best on medium and deep brunettes because "red undertones live strongest in these levels and will be best controlled and neutralized by this green counterbalance," said Stenson. If you have light brown hair you might benefit more from a blue pigmented product. "A blue pigmented shampoo [is] used best for reducing orange and brassy tones on lighter brown hair." Hairstylist Jennifer Korab agrees, adding, "As the weeks progress, it’s common for color-treated hair to become brassy regardless of color tone. Blue shampoo can counterbalance the brassy pigment and extend the life of the hair between salon visits." Total Results Dark Envy Shampoo is a green colour-depositing toning shampoo that enriches dark bases and neutralises red undertones.Red undertones in dark bases can be caused by sun, water/chlorine, bleaching/highlighting, and chemical processes or excessive use of hot tools. The striking color of green shampoos may look intimating at first, but it washes out completely without leaving any greenish hue behind. (Note: green shampoos are very different from temporary hair dyes like color-depositing shampoos which can be found dangerously close together.) Toning shampoos work on a fully dyed mane, highlights, and even your natural color. The pigment sits on top of your strands, so for consistent results, you'll want to cycle one into your routine regularly. "My clients typically wash with a tinted shampoo once or twice a month to keep their color fresh and make their roots blend in better," says Bodt. Apply all over wet hair, let it sit for three to five minutes, then rinse and follow with conditioner.

Something about the PH in the vinegar that will cause your hair to turn a streaky, god-awful color – definitely NOT what you want. That’s over and above the fact that you’re going to smell like vinegar for like a week – probably also not what you want. Color Opps will not lighten your hair, it will just return it to whatever color it was before you dyed it. Only use a color remover if you are trying to remove hair dye that’s too red, as it’s pretty rough on your hair. 2. Green Shampoo People refer to naturally red hair as ‘red’ even though it’s more orange than red. If Your Unwanted Tones are Orange or Copper…

How to choose the best color-depositing shampoo for you:

Blue vs. Purple: There are lots of blue and purple shampoos on the market. And while they achieve roughly the same outcome, blue is generally intended for brunettes, and purple is for blondes. However, some blue washes lean more toward indigo (and sometimes violet) than classic blue. Boasting a blend of "blue-violet pigments," Matrix Total Results Brass Off Color Depositing Blue Shampoo contains a bit of both. In any case, you can pretty much count on a reduction in brassiness and an overall cooler-toned finish.