I enjoyed working on this article as it gave me an insight into various grey hair shampoos available in the market. Picking the best ones out of hundreds was so overwhelming but worth it. My previous post thoroughly researched the chemicals that can harm grey hair (if used regularly). I have picked the best shampoos based on the ingredients, the reviews and the recommendations from my fellow Silver sisters. I tried to choose the composition best suitable for Natural Silver Hair.
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Christina Moss Naturals Organic Shampoo
Pros:
- No SLS, Parabens, Alcohol, Artificial colours, Synthetic Fragrance, Silicones, Mineral Oils, and It’s a Cruelty-Free Product.
- Contains Gentle Essential Oils, Fatty Acids, & Plant Extracts.
- Perfect for Cleansing Without Stripping, Drying or Build-up.
- GREAT FOR ANYONE WITH SENSITIVE SKIN OR SCALP.
No Cons.
Pantene Silver Expressions, Purple Shampoo and Hair Toner
Pros:
- Paraben-free and Silicone-free purple shampoo.
- Lotus flowers scented shampoo.
- It’s a gentle shampoo that can be used every day.
- Brightens whites by reducing dullness and eliminating brassy tones compared to a non-conditioning shampoo.
Cons:
- Contains Sulphate.
Kerotin Purple Shampoo and Conditioner
Lately, I have done a review of Kerotin Purple Shampoo and Conditioner. To know more about this combo, please visit this post.
Pros:
- Free of Silicone, Parabens, Sulfate and Sodium Chloride.
- Cruelty-free.
- Removes dull yellow tones, detangles and smoothens hair.
- Ultra-moisturizing shampoo with purple pigments gently washes away impurities, eliminates unwanted brassiness, and removes dull yellow tones.
No Cons.
ArtNaturals Purple Shampoo
Pros:
- No SLS, Parabens, Alcohol, Artificial colours, Synthetic Fragrances, Silicones, or Mineral Oils.
- It contains Vitamin E and Coconut Oil that hydrate and smooth every strand for luscious softness and shine.
- 93.55% Natural
- Purple pigments brighten and banish brassy blonde tones while adding shine and softness to silver shades.
Purple Shampoo by The BTW Co.
Pros:
- Free from Silicones, Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates and Synthetic fillers.
- Cruelty-free.
- Neutralizes Yellowing from Product Build-up and Environmental Damage.
- Add Shine to the Silvers, Brighten the Whites and Tone Down Brassiness.
- It contains Argan oil, Sunflower seed oil and Avocado oil.
- Very lightly fragrant.
No Cons.
Unscented Version of Purple Shampoo by The BTW Co. is also available here
Bold Uniq Purple Shampoo
Pros:
- Cruelty-free, Sulfate-free, Paraben-free Purple Shampoo.
- It has a UV filter for protection from the sun.
- It is formulated with Vitamin B5 derivative to soften hair strands and add shine.
- For natural grey and blonde hair.
- Tones bleached and highlighted hair.
- Recyclable packaging.
No Cons.
PHYTO Phytoargent No Yellow Shampoo
Pros:
- A cruelty-free product.
- Free of Paraben, Sulfate, Silicones, Gluten, Petrochemicals and Mineral oils.
- It contains Cornflower Extract, Walnut Leaf, Rhatany Root, and Broom.
- Cornflower extracts a gentle cleanser that softens the hair fibre while restoring radiance and shine.
- Neutralizes brassiness, dullness and yellowing tint due to natural oxidation.
No Cons.
Amika: bust your brass cool blonde shampoo
- Sulfate and Parabens free, Gluten-Free, No mineral oils, Artificial colours and have less than one per cent Synthetic fragrances.
- Contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Omega-7
- Ultra-violet formula counteracts harsh brassy tones
- A Cruelty-free product.
No Cons.
GoodBye Yellow Ph 4.5 Neutralizing Wash Shampoo
Pros
- Neutralizes stubborn yellow undertones.
- Free of Added SLS/SLES sulfates.
- pH level of 4.5 supports the Violet color pigments to quickly adhere to the hair for maximum neutralization.
No Cons.
Not Your Mother’s Blonde Moment Treatment Shampoo
Pros:
- Free of Sulfates, Parabens, Phthalates, Dyes, Gluten, Nuts & Soy.
- Neutralizes and prevents brassiness and Enhances shine.
- Hydrates and revitalizes. Soothes dry and damaged hair.
- Dark violet pigment to prevent brassiness.
Cons:
- Contain Silicones.
DPHUE Cool Blonde Shampoo
Pros:
- Free of Sulfates, SLS, SLES and Parabens.
- It is also Cruelty-free and Gluten-free and comes in Recyclable packaging.
- Silk proteins and Hibiscus flower extract to support hair strength, improve lustre, and increase brightness.
Cons:
- Contains Synthetic colour.
Fanola No Yellow Vegan Shampoo
- Used for bleached, blonde, streaked, and grey hair.
- Sulphate-free, Paraben-free and Silicone-free.
- 100% vegan.
- Also available in a non-vegan formula for blondes.
- No Orange Shampoo for brunettes and silvers.
No Cons.
Joico Color Balance Purple Shampoo
Pros:
- Neutralizes brassy and yellow tones for blondes and gray hair.
- Antioxidant-rich Green Tea Extract along with UV protection.
- Bio-Advanced Peptide Complex repairs, protects, fights frizz, and adds shine.
- It contains SLS, Silicones and Synthetic colours.
- Also available Joico Color Balance Blue Shampoo.
Clairol Shimmer Lights Shampoo
Pros:
- Best drugstore purple shampoo
- Refreshes faded highlights, removes the dull yellow in gray hair and leaves hair shiny.
- It is specifically developed for Silver and Blonde or Brunette and Red hair.
- Protein-enriched conditioning formula.
Cons:
- It contains SLS, SLES, Silicones, Parabens, and Synthetic colours.
Aveda: Blue Malva Color Shampoo
Pros:
- Add silvery brightness to grey hair and neutralise brassiness.
- For all shades of hair.
- Cruelty-Free product.
- It contains Lemon, Eucalyptus and other pure flower and plant essences.
Cons:
- It has SLS, silicone, synthetic colour, and fragrance.
Jhirmack Silver Brightening Ageless Shampoo
Pros:
- Contains macadamia nut oil and collagen
- Strengthens and moisturizes coarse, limp hair without leaving a greasy residue.
- Affordable.
- Ideal for oily hair.
Cons:
- Contain Sulfates, Parabens and also Silicones.
Though the products mentioned above are highly rated, some contain SLS, Silicones, Parabens, Artificial colours, and Fragrances.
All of these chemicals tend to coat hair, which gives the hair lustre and shine.
These chemicals must be removed from hair occasionally to ensure the silvers’ overall health.
Also, deep conditioning or using hair masks once a week will help cope with the dryness.
Try one of these shampoos for a few weeks to see the full results. If you don’t find the product suitable for your hair, move on to another until you do.
Related Posts:
8 Non-Drying Purple Shampoos Perfect for Grey Hair
5 Ways to Brighten Grey Hair Naturally
Blue Shampoo, Purple Shampoo or None?
Some of the Silver sisters on Instagram share their experiences with the shampoos they use! I thank them all for sharing their thoughts.
I have been a huge fan of Aveda for many years. It’s clean, good quality, and smells divine! So, I started using the Aveda Blue Malva. It’s a subtle toning shampoo that works great!
–Amanda @flawsome_momma
The shampoo that I use is Clairol color shimmer lights. I use it twice or three times a week. I let it stay for a couple of minutes, rinse it off, and follow with a good conditioner. So far, using it that way works really well.
-Noris @canicienta_
I just use the Clairol Shimmering Lights, and it seems to brighten my hair when its looking dull or fades or a little yellowish from using my flat iron. It gives me a shiny silver 🙂
-Jineen @jineenmariesilvery
The purple shampoo I use is the Not Your Mother’s Blonde Moment Shampoo. I only use it once or twice a month. I’ve never had it turn my hair outright purple, but it definitely brightens my silvers! And as someone who is sensitive to smells, the fragrance is not overpowering.
-Amanda @greysfulcurls
If you find this post helpful, please share it!! Also, I would love to know about your favourite shampoo. How has your experience been so far?
Veda Blue Malva, shampoo, price and can I purchase this product in New Zealand, thanks
Hi Diane..
Clicking on https://amzn.to/2nqiaRm or the Aveda Blue Malva shampoo image will take you to Amazon website where you can purchase it. Its $65.
Hi Anjana!
Great job on all the interesting and informative articles here. In fact, the headline of this particular one caught my attention fastest!
This feature, however, predominantly features shampoos not easily available here, in India currently. Thanks to lockdown, Amazon isn’t delivering these either.
Was wondering if you could please curate a list on pro silver Shampoos and Conditioners that are easily available in India? That would be very helpful.
Thanks so much:)!!
Regards,
Indu
P.s: Also, where do I share my Transition to Silvers story to be featured here?
Hi Indu..Glad you like the article. Thanks for the suggestion, will definitely curate a list of gray hair products available in India. If you are fully transitioned, You may send me your story at [email protected]
What kind of shampoo and conditioner for all over gray? Also, I take a lot of meds. My hair is call medince hair. I live in central Illinois, USA
Hi Margaret, you can use any of these shampoos. If you have all over gray your hair must be more prone to dust and products build up and might look a bit yellow sometimes. You can also try getting ACV rinse once in a while. The link to the post is here: https://sparklingsilvers.com/acv-rinse-for-healthy-and-shiny-silver-hair/
Tinted shampoos tend to be very drying and can also deposit too much pigment. Plus I always have to use a conditioner anyway so why not a tinted one? I’m almost 100% white now (kinda skipped the gray phase) and thought I’d share my top tinted conditioners: purple/violet; blue and silver. The Redken Graydiant “system” (shampoo is violet, conditioner is blue/gray) gets the top spot since the shampoo cancels
yellow and the conditioner gives my hair amazing brightness and shine (the only tinted shampoo I use btw); Joico Color Balance Blue conditioner; Loma violet conditioner; No Fade Fresh Platinum conditioner (which is silver and at CVS); Celeb Luxury Flawless Diamond Bonding conditioner (silver); Oribe Brightening Blond (violet) and Silverati conditioners (silver-ish). If you don’t know about the incredible Oribe Silverati Pomade, now ya do!! The BEST finishing product for gray, silver and white hair PERIOD. Pricey but fantabulous.
I think I am allergic to something in the purple shampoos and conditioners. I stopped the shampoo. But the conditioner alone still makes my head EXTREMELY itchy. Any advice? My hair is a natural silver/gray.Thank you.
Hi Becky,
If you wish to brighten your hair without a purple shampoo, in a natural way you may go for an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse once a week. Here’s the link to the article. https://sparklingsilvers.com/acv-rinse-for-healthy-and-shiny-silver-hair/ Its my favourite. I never feel like using purple shampoo since I started rinsing my hair with ACV.
Hope it helps.
Oribe has silicones. 🙁 But no sulfates, so how do you get rid of the build up? I wanted to try a “good” and cg approved silver hair shampoo and conditioner. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi Kim,
If you are looking for a good CG-approved purple hair shampoo and conditioner, please have a look at Kerotin purple shampoo and conditioner. https://sparklingsilvers.com/kerotin-purple-shampoo-and-conditioner-review/
I’ve been trying to find if Durcos menthol shampoo turns your white hair yellow.
I was hoping you would be able to help me.
Hi Lucilla,
I saw the ingredients list of this product. There is a Ci 19140 / Yellow 5, which is a colourant and is yellow. Though it is a water-soluble organic compound, I still won’t recommend this product as it may tinge white hair yellow. The chances of turning hair yellow will be more if your hair is more porous or damaged. Look in for non-pigmented shampoos.