MATRIX Brass Off Blue Color-Depositing Shampoo — Blue-Violet Toning for Lightened Brunettes & Dark Blondes, Conditioning Formula

MATRIX Brass Off Blue Shampoo is a color-depositing blue-violet shampoo designed to neutralize warm, brassy tones and refresh cool hues in lightened brunettes and dark blondes.

This professional salon-formulated shampoo deposits blue-violet pigments while cleansing, helping rebalance unwanted orange and yellow undertones that appear after lightening or over time. It combines surfactants and conditioning agents to remove buildup and add manageability, and works as part of a Brass Off routine that includes pigment conditioner, a neutralization mask, and a leave-in spray for progressive toning. Use frequency, application time, and follow-up products let you control intensity.

How does this shampoo reduce brassiness without over-drying hair?

The formula uses cleansing surfactants paired with conditioning polymers and silicones to lift surface residue while leaving hair smooth. Blue-violet colorants deposit on the hair shaft during the wash to counteract warm undertones rather than stripping natural oils.

• Deposits blue-violet pigments (CI 60730) for neutralization.
• Contains conditioning agents like amodimethicone and polyquaterniums to soften and detangle.
• Rinses clean to avoid heavy buildup that can dull color.

When should I use this versus a pigmented conditioner or mask?

Use the blue shampoo as a regular toning wash for maintenance and light neutralization. Switch to a pigmented conditioner or the neutralization mask when you need gentler or stronger toning respectively; the conditioner lays down pigment with hydration and the mask builds up more pigment for stubborn brass.

• Shampoo: moderate toning, best for routine use every other wash.
• Pigmented conditioner: subtle toning plus moisture after cleansing.
• Neutralization mask: intensive pigment deposit for pronounced brassy tones.

How do I get the best results from application?

Wear gloves to avoid manual staining, apply to wet hair, lather and rinse, or leave on 2–3 minutes for stronger toning. Adjust contact time and frequency based on how lightened your hair is and how much brass you need to counteract.

• Apply to wet hair, work into a lather, then rinse for standard toning.
• Leave on 2–3 minutes for enhanced neutralization; longer leaves increase pigment deposit.
• Use every other wash to maintain cool tones without over-depositing color.

Is this safe for color-treated hair and frequent use?

The formula is created for color-treated and natural hair, combining cleansing and conditioning ingredients to protect color while adding pigment. Avoid daily use—follow recommended frequency—and pair with the Brass Off conditioner to balance toning with hydration.

• Formulated for color-treated and lightened hair types.
• Best used every other wash to prevent over-depositing pigment.
• Follow with Brass Off Conditioner to seal and hydrate after toning.

Who is this for: MATRIX Brass Off Blue Shampoo is aimed at lightened brunettes, dark blondes, and highlighted clients who want to neutralize orange or warm brass between salon visits. It suits people looking for a moderate, professional-strength toning shampoo that can be tailored by contact time and paired with complementary Brass Off products for lighter or stronger neutralization.

Ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Parfum /Fragrance, Amodimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ci 60730/Ext. Violet 2, Alicylic Acid, Carbomer, Bht, Trideceth-6, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid.