December sun, chlorine and sea salt are great for the soul but terrible for your hair colour. By mid-January, many blondes and silver-haired clients find their cool tones have turned a stubborn shade of yellow. In this guide, you’ll getMilkshake shampoohair care tips fortone correction. We’ll cover:
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The science of tone correction and why your hair changes colour after the holidays.
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Milkshake Silver Shine vs. Icy Blond—choosing the right pigment for your hair.
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Nourishing ingredients that prevent the "toning dryness" common in other brands.
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Expert FAQs on maintaining the perfect cool-toned finish at home.
December in South Africa is glorious with endless sun, pool days, and coastal escapes. But for those with blonde, silver or grey hair, January brings a rude awakening. The combination of UV radiation and pool chemicals creates a “colour crisis,” turning your expensive salon cool-tones into a brassy, yellow mess.
If you are wondering how to remove yellowing from hair without booking another emergency salon appointment, you need to understand the art oftone correction.
AtRetail Box, we recommend theMilkshake range as the strongest at-home pigment correction tool forsilver hair care.
The Science of Colour Theory
To understandwhat pulls yellow out of hair, we have to look at the colour wheel. Colours opposite each other neutralise one another. Because yellow and purple are opposites, the violet pigments in theMilkshake Silver Shine Shampoo act as a chemical "cancel button" for unwanted warmth.
When you apply this Milkshake shampoo, it deposits Acid Violet 43 pigments onto the hair shaft's surface. It’s an optical illusion that balances the colour and instantly restores a cooler, neutral tone.
This is the gold standard fortone-correcting shampoo for grey hair and blondes alike.
Choosing Your Weapon: Silver Shine vs. Icy Blond
Not all brassiness is the same. Depending on your hair's history, you might be dealing with bright yellow or a deeper, stubborn orange.
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For Yellow Tones: Use the Silver Shine range. The violet pigments are designed specifically for lightened blonde or naturally grey hair that has lost its lustre.
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For Brassy Orange Tones: If your hair pulls more orange, theMilkshake Icy Blonde range uses a specific black pigment. According to colour theory, black/blue pigments are essential for neutralising those deeper, brassy hues and imparting delicate ash tones.
If you’ve ever wonderedwhat the hardest colour to remove from hair is, many experts point to blue because its molecules are the largest. This is why using a specific black-pigmented shampoo for tone correction is so effective – it provides intense neutralisation that lasts.
Treating While Toning
A commonmilkshake silver shine shampoo review often notes that it doesn't leave hair feeling like straw. Many toning shampoos are notoriously drying, but Milkshake incorporates high-endtreatments directly into the formula.
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Milk Proteins: These restructure and strengthen the hair while you tone.
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Organic Berry Extracts: Blueberries and blackberries aren't just for show; they are rich in antioxidants that add shine.
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Integrity 41®: This sunflower seed extract improves colour stability, protecting your hair from the very UV rays that caused the fading in the first place.
More Than A Daily Wash, It’s A Targeted Treatment
Because these pigments sit on the surface, they will gradually wash out.
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Apply to damp hair, lather well, and leave it for 2–5 minutes, depending on how much neutralisation you need. The longer it sits, the cooler the result.
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Always follow with the matching conditioner to seal the cuticle and lock in that vibrant, cool tone.
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Incorporate a toning wash once or twice a week to maintain results.
Don't let the holiday damage put a dampener on your gorgeous shine. Whether you need a fullMilkshake Silver Shine Bundle or a targeted icy treatment, we have thebest shampoo for brassy tones, ready for nationwide delivery.
FAQS
Q: How long to leave milkshake toner on?
A: Depending on your hair's porosity and the level of tone correction needed, we recommend processing for 5 to 20 minutes. We suggest checking the hair every 5 minutes to ensure you reach your target shade without over-toning.
Q: What are the 12 effects of Milkshake hair products?
A: The best-sellingIncredible Milk performs twelve actions: it repairs, controls frizz, prevents split ends, protects from heat, maintains style, detangles, adds shine, creates body, facilitates flat ironing, protects from UV rays, maintains colour, and smoothes the cuticle.
Q: How long does Milkshake permanent hair colour take to process?
A: If you are using the "9 Minutes" range, it processes in exactly 9 minutes. This quick-conditioning permanent colour is mixed with Milkshake oxidising emulsions (10, 20, 30, or 40 vol) for a professional result in a fraction of the time.
