Clairol Professional Shimmer Lights Purple Shampoo — 31.5 fl. oz., Protein-Enriched Tone Neutralizer

Clairol Professional Shimmer Lights Purple Shampoo is a salon-grade, protein-enriched toner shampoo that neutralizes brass and yellow tones in blonde, silver, gray and highlighted hair.

This large 31.5 fl. oz. bottle supplies a reliable at-home color maintenance routine for anyone who wants cooler, brighter blonde or neutral-toned silver hair between salon visits. Formulated with violet pigments and proteins, it helps refresh faded highlights, reduce warm undertones and leave strands with a reflective shine without a heavy residue. Packaging may vary but the formula and intended results remain the same.

How quickly will I notice a reduction in brass or yellow tones?

Many users see visible toning after the first one to three uses, depending on how warm the brass is and how long the shampoo is left in. For mild maintenance, a short wash is enough; for stronger toning, leave it on a little longer but follow label guidance to avoid over-toning.

• Visible neutralizing after 1–3 washes for most users.
• Adjust application time based on hair porosity and brass intensity.
• Use 1–2 times weekly to maintain cool tones between salon appointments.

Will this purple shampoo dry out my hair or leave residue?

Shimmer Lights is protein-enriched to help strengthen fibers while toning; it’s formulated to rinse clean and not leave a waxy buildup. As with any pigment-containing shampoo, follow with a conditioner to restore moisture and smooth the cuticle for optimal shine.

• Protein-enriched formula supports hair strength during toning.
• Rinses clean to minimize visible residue when used as directed.
• Recommended: follow with a hydrating conditioner, especially on dry or porous hair.

How should I use this shampoo for best results?

Wet hair, apply a generous amount, lather and leave in for 1–5 minutes depending on desired toning strength, then rinse thoroughly. Start with shorter times to gauge color response, and always pair with conditioning to maintain softness and manageability.

• Apply to wet hair and lather evenly from roots to ends.
• Leave in 1–5 minutes—shorter for regular maintenance, longer for stronger toning.
• Rinse well and follow with conditioner for moisture and shine.

How often should I use Shimmer Lights on highlighted or gray hair?

Frequency depends on hair porosity and how quickly your tone shifts; most people use purple shampoo once or twice weekly to maintain cool, neutral highlights and silver tones without over-depositing pigment. Increase frequency briefly if brass appears after color treatments or sun exposure.

• Typical routine: 1–2 times per week for maintenance.
• Use more often only for short corrective periods, then return to maintenance schedule.
• Combine with professional color advice for dramatic tone corrections.

Who this is for: Clairol Professional Shimmer Lights Purple Shampoo is designed for people with bleached blonde, highlighted, silver, gray or white hair who want to reduce warm, brassy tones and refresh color in between salon appointments. It’s a practical choice for salon professionals, at-home color maintainers, and anyone seeking brighter, cooler-looking hair while preserving strength and shine.

Ingredients

WATER/EAU, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, FRAGRANCE/PARFUM, GLYCOL STEARATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, RICINOLEAMIDOPROPYL ETHYLDIMONIUM ETHOSULFATE, COCAMIDE MEA, LINOLEAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, TETRASODIUM EDTA, EXT. VIOLET 2, METHYLPARABEN, STEARAMIDE AMP, VIOLET 2.