Joico Color Balance Blue Conditioner for Lightened Brown Hair, 8.5 fl oz — Neutralizes Brass & Adds Shine

Joico Color Balance Blue Conditioner is a toning, hydrating conditioner that neutralizes orange and brassy tones in lightened brown hair while adding shine and protection.

Keep highlighted or lightened brunette hair looking fresh between salon visits with a conditioner formulated to correct unwelcome warm tones and nourish strands. This blue-toning formula deposits cool pigments that counteract orange cast, while a blend of antioxidants, UV absorbers, and Joico’s SmartRelease technology delivers conditioning ingredients over time to improve manageability and color longevity.

How does this conditioner remove orange or brassy tones?

The product uses blue pigments that bond briefly with hair to neutralize orange and coppery hues. Applied after shampooing, the pigments visually cancel warm tones so highlights and lighter sections read cooler and more balanced.

• Blue-violet pigments target orange and brassy warmth.
• Designed specifically for lightened brown and brunette highlights.
• Works in a single application and builds with repeated use.

Will it protect and strengthen hair while toning?

Yes — conditioning agents and Joico’s SmartRelease liposome system deliver Rosehip Oil, Arginine, and Keratin progressively to boost manageability and resilience. These ingredients help smooth the cuticle, reduce breakage risk from daily styling, and leave hair feeling softer.

• SmartRelease technology releases repairing actives over time.
• Keratin helps replenish structural proteins for stronger strands.
• Rosehip Oil and antioxidants add moisture and shine without heaviness.

How long will the toning effect last and how often should I use it?

Toning effects can persist through several washes and typically last up to the interval recommended by your colorist; many users report noticeable neutralizing for multiple shampoos. Use as part of your regular color-care routine — frequency depends on how quickly your hair shows warmth and how intense the desired neutralization is.

• Builds with repeated applications for longer-lasting cool tones.
• Suitable for routine use to maintain color balance between salon visits.
• UV absorbers help reduce fading from sun exposure.

Is this conditioner safe for colored hair and free of harsh additives?

The formula is developed for color-treated hair and includes UV absorbers and antioxidants to help protect shade vibrancy. It is paraben-free and balances toning pigments with moisturizing and strengthening ingredients rather than relying on harsh chemistry.

• Formulated for color-treated and lightened brown hair.
• Contains antioxidants and UV absorbers to help preserve color.
• Paraben-free and designed to condition while toning.

Who is this for: Joico Color Balance Blue Conditioner is aimed at people with lightened brown or brunette hair who want to neutralize orange or brassy tones while improving softness, shine, and manageability. It’s a useful maintenance product for anyone with highlights, balayage, or multi-tonal brown hair seeking a cooler, more even finish between salon color appointments.

Ingredients

SMART RELEASE TECHNOLOGY, GREEN TEA EXTRACT AND UV ABSORBERS, BLUE PIGMENTS, Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Arginine HCl, Phosphatidylcholine, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Amodimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyquaternium-37, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Polyamide-2, Disodium EDTA, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Lauryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, PEG-4 Laurate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Fragrance/Parfum, HC Blue No.16, Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730).