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How to get cool brown hair (without red tones)

by Martin Lund

A guide to how you achieve and maintain cool brown hair without red tones.

The dream of cool brown hair

Cool brown hair often has a deeper, more elegant and natural tone.
But it requires maintenance.

Why does hair lose its cool tone?

Over time, several things happen:

  • Colour fades
  • Warm undertones come through
  • The hair is affected by sun, water and styling

This gradually makes the hair warmer in tone.

3 steps to a cooler result

1. Use colour-correcting products

Blue shampoo is the most effective tool for neutralising warm tones.

2. Choose gentle hair care

Sulfate-free, caring products help preserve the colour for longer.

3. Maintain your hair colour

Regular care is the key to keeping the tone cool.

The modern solution: customised hair care with added blue pigment

By combining personalised hair care with pigment, you can:

  • Adapt to your hair's needs
  • Achieve healthy hair
  • Work actively with your hair colour

So, what does this mean?

Cool brown hair is not just about colour, but about maintenance.

With the right products and routines, you can keep your hair free from red and warm tones and preserve a beautiful, balanced shade.

Try our Customised Blue Shampoo here

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