Overtone purple is a popular semi-permanent hair color that can be used to add fashionable purple tones to brown hair. It deposits deep purple pigments that show up vibrantly on brown hair, allowing you to achieve a fun and stylish look. Using overtone purple on brown hair is easy, but there are some key steps to follow for best results.
What is overtone purple?
Overtone is a conditioning hair color company that offers a range of fashion hair colors for different hair types and colors. Their purple colors are formulated to show up well on light to medium brown hair.
Some key things to know about overtone purple:
– It is a deposit-only, semi-permanent hair color. This means it will deposit color on the hair without lifting or lightening it. The color washes out over 4-8 weeks.
– It comes in 5 shades of purple – Violet, Purple for Brown Hair, Extreme Purple, Deep Purple, and Pastel Purple. The Purple for Brown Hair is the best shade for adding purple tones to brown hair.
– It conditions as it colors, leaving hair soft and nourished. Key ingredients include vegetable glycerin, grapeseed oil, and shea butter.
– It gradually fades out with no roots. You can refresh it by reapplying as needed.
How does overtone purple show on brown hair?
When applied to brown hair, overtone purple adds shades of vibrant purple throughout the hair in an all-over fashion. The results can range from subtle purple undercurrents to very bold and intense purple tones, depending on the original base color and shade of overtone purple used.
Here are some examples of how overtone purple looks on brown hair:
– On light to medium brown hair, it adds noticeable pops of purple, creating a fun fashion color effect.
– On darker brunette hair, it creates more subtle purple hints throughout the hair, adding depth and dimension.
– With repeated applications, the purple becomes more vibrant and saturated on brown hair.
The lighter the original brown base color, the brighter and bolder the purple tones will be. The darker the brown base, the deeper and more subtle the purple color result.
Choosing the right shade of overtone purple
Overtone offers purple shades in a range of intensities, from pastel to extreme. Choosing the right purple shade for your starting hair color is key for getting your desired results.
Here are some guidelines on choosing the right overtone purple shade for brown hair:
– Light brown to dark blonde hair: Pastel Purple or Violet
– Medium golden/reddish brown hair: Purple for Brown Hair
– Dark brown hair with reddish tones: Purple for Brown Hair or Extreme Purple
– Cool-toned medium to dark brown hair: Deep Purple or Extreme Purple
Doing a strand test of the overtone purple color on a small section of hair is recommended to see how it takes to your hair before doing your whole head.
How to apply overtone purple to brown hair
Here is a step-by-step guide to applying overtone purple to brown hair correctly:
1. Prep your hair. Shampoo with a clarifying or sulfate-free shampoo and towel dry. Hair should be clean and product-free before applying the color.
2. Divide hair into sections. Work on one section at a time for easy, even application. Use clips to section off hair.
3. Put on gloves. Overtone can stain the hands, so gloves are a must.
4. Apply the color. Squeeze the overtone purple conditioner directly onto dry hair from roots to ends. Thoroughly saturate the section of hair with the product.
5. Use a tint brush. A tint brush helps evenly distribute the product and prevents messiness. Comb the purple conditioner through from roots to ends.
6. Let the color process. Once the section is saturated, allow the purple shade to sit on the hair for 15-30 minutes. Keep hair saturated by adding more product as needed.
7. Rinse thoroughly. Once the time is up, rinse the overtone purple out under cool running water until the water runs clear.
8. Condition hair. Apply regular conditioner and let sit for 2-3 minutes to further lock in color. Rinse out and style as desired.
How long does overtone purple last on brown hair?
On average, overtone purple will last 4-6 weeks on brown hair before fading out. However, the longevity depends on several factors:
– Depth of your base color – Darker brown hair will hold the color longer
– Porosity of your hair – More porous hair will absorb more color and lead to longer-lasting results
– Shade of purple used – The darker and more intense the purple, the longer it will last
– Frequency of washing – Less frequent washing extends the vibrancy of the color
Reapplying the overtone purple every 2-4 weeks will maintain the bold purple tones. You can refresh it as soon as you notice fading. The color builds up with repeated applications for a longer-lasting result.
Maintaining overtone purple hair color
To keep the purple tones looking vibrant for as long as possible on your brown hair, follow these tips:
– Wash less frequently, every 2-3 days. Use cooler water to wash hair.
– Use a sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo and conditioner. Avoid shampoos with salt/sulfates.
– Use a hair mask or deep conditioner weekly to hydrate and nourish hair.
– Avoid swimming, hot tubs and chlorine to prevent color fading.
– Use a purple toning shampoo/conditioner to refresh color in between full treatments.
– Protect hair from sun exposure with a hat or scarf to prevent fading.
With proper maintenance, you can keep the bold purple shades on your brown hair for weeks!
How to remove overtone purple from hair
Since overtone is a semi-permanent color, it will fade out gradually on its own over a few weeks as long as you discontinue use. However, you can speed up removal and stripping of the overtone purple from brown hair using these methods:
– Use a color-removing treatment containing sodium sulfite. This will help draw out the purple tones faster.
– Do clarifying washes with a sulfate shampoo and vitamin C dissolved in water. Vitamin C helps neutralize and fade hair dye.
– Use an anti-dandruff shampoo containing zinc pyrithione a few times a week. This helps strip color deposits from hair.
– Get a color removal service done at a salon for fastest results. Bleaching and color stripping processes remove the most color.
– If hair feels damaged from color removal, do conditioning and bonding treatments to strengthen it.
Tips for using overtone purple on brown hair
– Strand test first – see how the shade interacts with your hair before doing all-over color
– Apply to towel-dried hair – damp hair absorbs the color better than soaking wet or dry hair
– Mix with conditioner – dilute the overtone purple for a more sheer, pastel effect
– Layer shades for custom tones – use two shades mixed together or applied separately
– Brush teeth immediately after – prevent purple stains on your teeth right away
– Avoid lightening treated hair – color removal is harder on lightened and damaged hair
– Deep condition after – nourish hair and seal in the new color
Frequently Asked Questions
Does overtone purple damage brown hair?
No, overtone purple conditions as it colors so it does not damage or dry out brown hair like permanent dyes can. The vegetable-based formulas are gentle on hair. However, always do a test strand first.
Can I apply overtone purple to wet or dry hair?
Overtone recommends applying it to clean, damp towel-dried hair for best absorption and most vivid results. Applying to soaking wet or dry hair can lead to uneven coverage.
Does overtone purple work on black hair?
Overtone purple shows up best on light to medium brown hair. On darker hair, even black hair, it is usually too sheer to show up well. You may need to pre-lighten very dark hair first.
Is overtone purple permanent?
No, overtone is a semi-permanent, deposit-only hair color. It coats the hair strand without lightening so washes out over time. Reapplication is needed as it fades to maintain the color.
How long does overtone last on bleached hair?
On pre-lightened or bleached hair, overtone purple lasts 1-2 weeks maximum before fading since there is no underlying pigment for the color to hold on to. Brighter results but shorter staying power.
Conclusion
Overtone offers an easy, damage-free way to experiment with fun purple hair color on brown hair. Following the application steps properly and choosing the right shade for your base are key for success. Maintain that perfect purple hue with hair-friendly products and touch up as needed. So go ahead – unleash your inner purple goddess!
