Bye-bye orange tones! Trinny relies on this blue shampoo to keep her brunette locks bright and vibrant

You might have heard of purple shampoo for blonde hair, but its blue counterpart is a must for brunettes

Image of Trinny Woodall smiling with curly highlighted brunette long bob and wearing an iridescent halterneck gown, on a mauve background
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Calling all brunettes who like to keep things cool - you can wave goodbye to warm hues by investing in a blue shampoo.

You've most likely heard of the best purple shampoos for banishing brassy yellow tones in blonde strands, but have you met its blue counterpart, designed for brunette locks? These indigo-hued formulas are designed to banish orange or red tones within brunette hair, unveiling a cooler and neutral appearance, which can make darker strands appear more vibrant.

For those wondering which of the best blue shampoos for brown hair is worth incorporating into your hair washing routine, you'll be pleased to know that Trinny has the perfect recommendation.

Trinny’s favourite shampoo and conditioner duo for eliminating orange tones

Since launching in the 1960s, Redken has made its mark in the beauty world thanks to its scientific approach to professional haircare, particularly specialising in quality shampoos and conditioners.

So, it comes as no surprise that Trinny posted a video to her Facebook revealing her love for the brand's Colour Extend Brownlights range to keep her strands bright and vibrant. In fact, Trinny isn't the only celebrity fan of Redken, as the brand is also behind Michelle Monaghan's shampoo of choice.

The video saw the beauty entrepreneur give a detailed rundown of her haircare routine, including her "saviour" blue toning shampoo and conditioner duo for combating warm tones. “This has saved me from my hair going too orange,” she explains, referencing the two bottles of Redken's Colour Extend Brownlight Shampoo and Conditioner sitting on the side of her bath.

Giving context to her hair colour, Woodall says: "I'm very dark blonde with a darker root, I pick up red really easily in my hair. So, if you have that kind of hair that’s porous and picks up red, go for these babies."

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In terms of application, much like other colour-enhancing shampoos on the market, this blue tinted formula can stain (as Trinny also notes), so it’s advisable to wear a glove as you’re applying the product.

Lather it up, much like your typical shampoo routine, being sure to gently massage the formula into the hair before thoroughly rinsing it from your strands.

Sennen Prickett
Digital Beauty Writer

Sennen is Digital Beauty Writer at woman&home, where she shares the latest beauty launches, trending buys and personal product recommendations, from makeup and hair to skincare and nails. She is also a judge for the annual woman&home Haircare, Skincare and Beauty Awards.

Previously, Sennen achieved a First Class Fashion and Beauty Journalism degree at Birmingham City University, before undertaking her role as Junior Digital Fashion and Beauty Editor at FROW Magazine. During this position, she wrote about the latest industry news, new product launches, viral trends and thoroughly reviewed a lineup of beauty products. Since leaving FROW, Sennen has gone on to create fashion, beauty and lifestyle content with numerous brands, including Who What Wear UK, HuffPost UK and Harvey Nichols.

When she’s not writing about all things beauty, Sennen spends her spare time outside of work watching the latest Netflix series, doing lots of online shopping and going on countryside walks with her dog.