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Kristin Ess Sulfate Free Purple Shampoo, Tones Brassiness for Blonde + Brunette Hair - 10 fl oz - 2 of 4Kristin Ess Sulfate Free Purple Shampoo, Tones Brassiness for Blonde + Brunette Hair - 10 fl oz - 3 of 4Kristin Ess Sulfate Free Purple Shampoo, Tones Brassiness for Blonde + Brunette Hair - 10 fl oz - 4 of 4
Kristin Ess Sulfate Free Purple Shampoo, Tones Brassiness for Blonde + Brunette Hair - 10 fl oz - 1 of 4

Kristin Ess Sulfate Free Purple Shampoo, Tones Brassiness for Blonde + Brunette Hair - 10 fl oz

$11.99 ($1.20/fluid ounce)

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Highlights

  • ultra-violet pigment
  • brass reducing
  • intense toning
  • shine restoring
  • sulfate-free

Description

I wanted to create a purple shampoo that was great for toning blondes + brunettes, that was also sulfate-free... I’ve always had a hard time finding that combo. If you like ashy tones or even pastel lavender tones, you can use this every time you shampoo. If you like neutral tones, use it only when needed to cut brass. Use this with or without The One Purple Conditioner on natural or color treated hair.

Toning time!

How to:
1. Depending on the thickness of your hair, apply a dime to quarter-sized amount of shampoo into your palm.
2. Apply to wet hair, massaging into the scalp to create a rich lather.
3. With purple shampoo you want to make sure you apply more product where you see more brass. I like to let it sit a little longer toward the top where hair is less porous and tends to be warmer in tone (2-3 min), then I let it run down through the ends where it's more porous for less time (1-2 min).
4. Rinse well and follow with conditioner or a hydrating mask.

Tip: Once your hair is toned, pause on using until you need it again. If you ever go overboard, shampoo with a clarifying shampoo + condition well.

Contains Zip-Up Technology™, our proprietary strengthening complex designed to "zip-up" split ends while targeting weak areas of the hair, smoothing the appearance of damaged cuticles and helping to protect hair from environmental stressors and color fade.

cruelty free | color + keratin safe
free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, silicones, gluten + drying alcohols

PATCH TEST: Apply a small amount of product to dry, cleansed inner side of elbow. Wait for 48 hours. Do not use this product if you experience any burning, redness, swelling or itching.

Please note, ingredient lists may change any time a product is updated. Always check packaging to get the most accurate list of ingredients in each product.

Due to packaging updates, packaging may vary.

This product features our Signature fragrance with notes of ambrette seed, magnolia, pear water, night violet, orris butter. new caledonia sandalwood + white amber.
Scent: Sandalwood, Pear, Magnolia, Amber
Hair Type: All Hair Types, Colored
Health Facts: Sulfate-Free, Silicone-Free, Paraben-Free, Phthalate-Free, Aluminum-Free, Gluten-Free
Product Form: Liquid
Sustainability Claims: Cruelty-Free
Recommended Use: Weekly
Beauty Purpose: Tone Correction
Net weight: 10 fl oz (US)
Features: Rinse-Off
TCIN: 52567229
UPC: 840797112193
Item Number (DPCI): 063-00-3716
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Ingredients:

water (aqua/eau), sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, cocamidopropyl betaine, acrylates copolymer, sodium chloride, fragrance (parfum), phenoxyethanol, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, caprylyl glycol, peg-12 dimethicone, glycerin, sodium hydroxide, citric acid, ethylhexylglycerin, polyquaternium-73, disodium edta, panthenol, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, peg-12 allyl ether, peg-12, coconut acid, cetearamidoethyldiethonium succinoyl hydrolyzed pea protein, caprylic/capric triglyceride, tocopherol, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, sodium benzoate, coco-glucoside, algin, carrageenan, chitosan, sorbitan oleate, xanthan gum, ext. violet 2 (ci 60730), basic red 51.' '

Allergens & Warnings:

CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS INGREDIENTS WHICH MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION ON CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AND A PRELIMINARY PATCH TEST ACCORDING TO ACCOMPANYING DIRECTIONS SHOULD FIRST BE MADE. THIS PRODUCT MUST NOT BE USED FOR DYEING THE EYELASHES OR EYEBROWS; TO DO SO MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS. WARNING: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. DO NOT USE ON IRRITATED OR SENSITIVE SCALPS. DISCONTINUE USE IF IRRITATION OCCURS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. AVOID CONTACT WITH HOUSEHOLD SURFACES AND FABRICS TO PREVENT STAINING. IF CONTACT OCCURS, CLEAN UP IMMEDIATELY. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE. SUNBURN ALERT: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS AN ALPHA HYDROXY ACID (AHA) THAT MAY INCREASE YOUR SKIN'S SENSITIVITY TO THE SUN AND PARTICULARLY THE POSSIBILITY OF SUNBURN. USE A SUNSCREEN, WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, AND LIMIT SUN EXPOSURE WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT AND FOR A WEEK AFTERWARDS. Do not use this product if you experience any burning, redness, swelling or itching.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 2.07 inches length x 2.14 inches width x 6.64 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.73 pounds

Return details

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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: What are the main scent notes of this shampoo?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 13 days ago
  • A: The shampoo features scents of pear, sandalwood, magnolia, and amber, among others.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 13 days ago
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Q: What is the purpose of the ultra-violet pigment?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 13 days ago
  • A: The ultra-violet pigment helps in reducing brassiness and provides intense toning for blonde and brunette hair.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 13 days ago
    Ai generated

Q: What hair types is this shampoo suitable for?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 13 days ago
  • A: The shampoo is suitable for all hair types, including both natural and color-treated hair.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 13 days ago
    Ai generated

Q: Can this shampoo be used with other conditioners?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 13 days ago
  • A: Yes, it can be used with or without The One Purple Conditioner or any hydrating mask.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 13 days ago
    Ai generated

Q: How often should this shampoo be used?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 13 days ago
  • A: It is recommended to use the shampoo weekly, or as needed to maintain desired tone.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 13 days ago
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Q: One of my kids got purple highlights and the other got blonde, would this work for both?

submitted by CardinalMom - 18 days ago
  • A: Hey Cardinal Mom, Great question! Yes, you can use the Kristin Ess Sulfate Free Purple Shampoo for the purple highlights and the blonde hair. It will help reduce brass and provide intense toning! For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page. https://www.target.com/c/beauty/-/N-55r1x

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 17 days ago
    Brand expert

Q: My hair is coppery colored, would it make it look light brown?

submitted by Polly - 7 months ago
  • A: Hey Polly, Great question! Using the purple shampoo on copper hair might slightly cool down warm tones and reduce brassiness, but it won't drastically change the color. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 7 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: I just got my roots bleached I have platinum blonde hair. got it done tonight. she made them to Golden what can I use to make it lighter and not golden

submitted by Anna - 3 years ago
  • A: Hey Anna, The Kristin Ess The One Purple Shampoo Toning can be great to use to cut that brassiness. If you like ashy tones or even pastel lavender tones, you can use this every time you shampoo. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 3 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Hi, our shower stall stained purple because we didn't clean it off well enough. How can we remove the stains. It is either an acrylic or fiberglass. Is the purple component ammonia based or what?

submitted by CAJ - 3 years ago
  • A: Happy to help! We can assure you that while this is very uncommon, our purple shampoo is a highly pigmented formula and it's possible for the tone to transfer to porous surfaces. We recommend trying Isopropyl alcohol or Baking Soda to remove the surface stains.

    submitted byManufacturer - 3 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this Shampoo and Conditioner Hypoallergenic?

submitted by JAN - 4 years ago
  • A: Hi Jan! This shampoo is not hypoallergenic. Hope this helps!

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 4 years ago
    Brand expert

Kristin Ess Cleanse & Condition Hair Care Collection

Kristin Ess Cleanse & Condition Hair Care Collection

About the collection
Designed to ward off split ends while targeting weak areas of the hair, the Clean & Condition Collection from Kristin Ess is perfect for treating your hair to some TLC. The paraben- and sulfate-free shampoo smoothes the appearance of damaged cuticles while protecting the hair from environmental stress and potential color fading. Use the conditioner after shampooing to give your tresses the nourishment they deserve, and apply the Reconstructive Moisture Mask once a week deeply revive and strengthen each and every strand for lusciously gorgeous locks.
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