Fanola does not mess around. It will neutralize any orange or reddish tones that might show up in your hair, and it will do it fast. At the same time, however, it can be very harsh and damaging.

For best results, do not use Fanola every day, or even multiple times a week to start. Also, err on the side of caution when it comes to leaving it on — start with a minute or less and work up from there. And always follow up with a deep conditioner to keep your hair soft and healthy! Fanola is no joke.

Best Purple Shampoos

Now for all my blondes, here are the best purple shampoos I’ve found in my 10 years of having platinum blonde hair.

Best All-Around Purple Shampoo: Biolage ColorLast Purple Shampoo

As I mentioned in my post on how I take care of my bleached hair, I’ve been using this Biolage purple shampoo for years now, and I absolutely love it. It smells great, it isn’t super harsh or drying for me, and it has just the right amount of toning power.

If you’re looking for an all-around good purple shampoo, this is the one I recommend you try first! I’ve honestly never needed anything stronger than this, as it works great to tone my platinum hair. I’ve been known to use it multiple times a week without damage or ill effects, though obviously YMMV.

Best Gentle Purple Shampoo: Kristin Ess Purple Shampoo

If you’re looking for something that will be more gentle on your hair, the Kristin Ess purple shampoo is my absolute favorite sulfate-free purple shampoo.

Over the past few months, I’ve been trying out the Curly Girl Method on my wavy hair, and this is the best purple shampoo I’ve found that doesn’t have sulfates or silicones. It’s curly girl-approved, smells amazing, and is super affordable! Plus, it tones my hair pretty much as well as my Biolage shampoo.

Definitely try this one if you’re following CG or just want something that will be super gentle on your strands.