Clairol Professional Shimmer Lights Purple Shampoo 31.5 oz — Violet Toning, Protein-Enriched Formula

Clairol Professional Shimmer Lights Purple Shampoo is a toning shampoo formulated to neutralize brassy yellow tones and refresh blonde, silver, gray, and highlighted hair.

Designed for salon-maintained hair between appointments, this 31.5 fl. oz. bottle of Shimmer Lights delivers violet pigments and protein-enriched cleansing to brighten cool tones without leaving heavy residue. It’s a long-standing choice for anyone who wants to maintain crisp highlights, icy silvers, or fresh-looking blondes at home while extending the life of color services.

How does this shampoo reduce brassiness and yellowing?

Shimmer Lights uses a violet-based pigment to counteract warm, yellow undertones that appear as blonde and gray hair age. The color-canceling molecules temporarily deposit cool tones while the shampoo cleanses, so brass is visibly diminished after use.

• Violet pigments neutralize yellow and orange hues
• Protein-enriched formula helps smooth the hair surface for a reflective finish
• Rinses cleanly without heavy buildup when used as directed

When and how often should I use this purple shampoo?

Frequency depends on your starting tone and the intensity of brassiness: use once weekly for maintenance or 1–3 times weekly for stronger toning. Leave on for 1–5 minutes based on desired effect, then rinse; shorter application lightly refreshes, longer gives stronger toning.

• Light maintenance: 1 minute, once a week
• Moderate toning: 2–3 minutes, 1–2 times weekly
• Stronger correction: up to 5 minutes for stubborn brass tones

Will this shampoo dry out or damage my color-treated hair?

The formula is protein-enriched to support hair strength while toning, and it is intended for color-treated and natural light hair shades. Like any clarifying or pigmented shampoo, follow with a conditioner to replenish moisture and preserve softness.

• Protein fortification supports strand resilience
• Rinse thoroughly and follow with moisturizing conditioner
• Not a permanent dye — tones wash out gradually

What results can I expect after using this product?

After use, hair typically looks cooler in tone, highlights appear brighter, and unwanted yellowing is reduced. Results vary by starting color and application time; repeated use maintains the cool shade and extends the visual life of highlights between salon visits.

• Reduced brass and yellow tones for a cooler finish
• Enhanced shine and refreshed highlights
• Temporary toning that supports at-home maintenance

Who is this for: Clairol Professional Shimmer Lights Purple Shampoo is aimed at people with blonde, silver, gray, or highlighted hair who want a convenient at-home solution to neutralize warm tones and restore cool brightness. It suits salon clients keeping color between appointments, anyone refreshing natural silver or gray, and users who prefer a protein-enriched formula that rinses clean. Avoid daily use if you have porous hair that quickly absorbs pigment; perform a brief strand test to gauge timing for your desired level of toning.

Ingredients

WATER/EAU, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, FRAGRANCE/PARFUM, GLYCOL STEARATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, RICINOLEAMIDOPROPYL ETHYLDIMONIUM ETHOSULFATE, COCAMIDE MEA, LINOLEAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, TETRASODIUM EDTA, EXT. VIOLET 2, METHYLPARABEN, STEARAMIDE AMP, VIOLET 2.