Best Shampoo For Balayage Hair

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Balayage is a new hair coloring technique that uses multiple colors to create a blended effect. It's an alternative to the classic color-by-number method, in which each strand of hair is colored separately. Here are some of the best shampoos for balayage hair.

OlaplexNo.4P Blonde Hair Hydrating & Brightening Purple Toning Shampoo

ITEM: 2504124

Size: 250 mL/ 8.5 oz

164 Reviews

$44.00

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I have dark medium brown hair with blonde balayage, was happy that Olaplex have purple shampoo. ...Amazing I have ash brown hair with some blonde balayage and was having such a hard time keeping the blond looking toned, this has solved all my problems!

What it is: A purple shampoo that leaves blond, lightened, and gray hair soft, hydrated, and 3X brighter.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Brassiness
- Color Safe
- Dryness

Key Benefits:
- Boosts hair’s brightness by 3X
- Neutralizes yellow tones
- Hydrates hair

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Microfine Pigments: Evenly tone and brighten by reaching porous areas of hair.
- Shea Butter: Nurtures, replenishes moisture, and detangles for soft, shiny hair.
- Olaplex Bond-Building Technology™: Promotes strong, healthy-looking blond and gray hair.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formal

$75.00

I used this first and my nutritive shampoo second. with ANY shampoo ALWAYS emulsify the product with your hands before applying it from scalp to above the ears. it lathers great, smells great, and my hair was even softer with the combo of both shampoos because of the HA in this one and the Niacidimide in the nutritive. ...I have long brown balayage hair, which gets highlights twice a year, and this shampoo is not worth the price point in my opinion, for the amount of product that I have to use to properly wash my hair.

What it is: A youth-revitalizing shampoo that gently removes impurities from the scalp and hair for a nourished, moisturized, and voluminous look.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Anti-Aging
- Flaky, Dry Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Gently removes impurities from the scalp and hair
- Strengthens hair
- Restores shine

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and plumps the hair fiber for a fuller look.
- Vitamin E: Prevents damage from UV rays, pollution, and free radicals.
- Abyssine: Invigorates and revitalizes the hair for a flawless finish.

MoroccanoilColor Care Shampoo

ITEM: 2654515

Size: 8.5 oz / 250 mL

320 Reviews

$38.00

I have a very subtle balayage. so far it works great on my colored hair....I only used the travel size so I haven’t been able to use it for a long time. I have brown hair with balayage and my hair is dry but this shampoo was very hydrating.

What it is: A pH-balanced, sulfate-free shampoo that helps protect against color fade while imparting radiant shine.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Shine
- Color Safe
- Color Fading

Key Benefits:
- Extends the life of hair color
- Enhances vibrancy and shine
- Promotes healthier-looking hair

Highlighted Ingredients:
- ArganID™: Infuses argan oil into hair's cortex, helping to seal and repair the hair.
- Sun Protection Quat: Color defense shield that helps protect hair from color loss and damage.
- Pomegranate Extract: Helps to protect keratin from environmental aggressors.

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$30.00

I have medium brown hair with blonde balayage type highlights. This shampoo did seem to take out brass tones. ...Worked well for my balayage hair!...This shampoo is very pigmented and worked well for my thin, dry, balayage hair.

What it is: A shampoo that enhances cool tones and neutralizes brassy hues in blonde, highlighted, gray, and silver hair.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, and Curly

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Brassiness

Key Benefits:
- Cleanses and brightens blonde hair
- Enhances cool tones
- Neutralizes brassy hues

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Pro-Grade Violet Pigment: Cancels out yellow and brassy tones.
- Acai Extract: Is high in hair-nourishing antioxidants.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Apply this toning shampoo evenly throughout hair, from roots to

$44.00

You need to get this shampoo!...After using this shampoo for awhile, it has really improved my hair. ...This is such a great shampoo for damaged hair. I have chemically treated hair and struggle finding shampoos that wont strip my hair.

What it is: A natural, sulfate-free strengthening shampoo clinically shown to reverse hair damage and mend split ends for soft, shiny, healthier strands.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
- Dryness
- Frizz

Key Benefits:
- Plant-based bond technology targets damage to rebuild broken bonds and repair hair from the inside out
- Weightlessly hydrating formula smooths, adds shine, and strengthens to prevent future damage
- Sulfate-free, natural shampoo to gently cleanse hair without stripping

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Natural Bond Builder+ Technology: Repairs the key structural protein

DrybarLiquid Glass Smoothing Shampoo

ITEM: 2316743

Size: 8.5 oz/ 250 mL

141 Reviews

$39.50

Great product! Left my hair clean, soft, and silky! I have balayage and was scared if it would impact the color but it didn’t, i also used it with the conditioner for that soft touch!...Ok this shampoo hands down is the 1st of many expensive shampoos that I have tried that has left my hair shiny and NO frizz!

What it is: A rich yet lightweight formula that cleanses hair and helps provide a smooth, shiny, and frizz-free finish.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Shine
- Straightening/Smoothing
- Color Safe

$60.00

I have a lot of damage from surfing and balayage but this has truly helped soften my hair and make my long, thick hair more manageable....I have thick asian hair with brown balayage color. Hair stylist recommended to use a more high end shampoo and I found this.

What it is: A sulfate-free shampoo for damaged color-treated hair to gently cleanse and prevent color fading while enhancing shine and reducing frizz without weighing down medium to thick hair types.

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, and Curly

Hair Concerns:
- Color Safe
- Damage/Split Ends/Breakage
- Dryness

$55.00

Great for uncolored hair...However, my major concern was that no where on the package does it mention that it is safe to use on colored hair. I have a balayage done, so as precaution I incorporated my blonde shampoo to protect my balayage. ...My hair is smooth and soft when I use other shampoos.

What it is: A purifying and bodifying shampoo with a targeted formula for thinning hair.


Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily


Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick


Hair Concerns:
- Thinning


Key Benefits: 
- This lightweight gel gently purifies to give the feeling of renewed density—hair looks densified and radiant


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Magnesium: Purifies hair roots from buildup that can impact healthy hair growth.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES.

$39.00

Bright blonde without drying my hair...I have a balayage hairstyle and tried most of the purple shampoos on the market. ...I have very dark brown hair with a lot of blonde balayage. I usually use a purple mask but tried these and they made a difference - even after one use.

What it is: An ultra-violet shampoo that tones brassy hues and is clinically shown to strengthen and hydrate for hair that’s soft, bright, and more manageable.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
- Brassiness

Key Benefits:
- Tones brassiness
- Strengthens and prevents future breakage
- Gently cleanses

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Bond-Fortifying Technology: Targets and strengthens hair bonds that are most prone to breakage.
- Vegan Proteins: Derived from quinoa; provide keratin-like benefits.
- Ultra-Violet Pigments: Counteract yellow and brassy tones.

$30.00

Last month, I did a red balayage and my hair felt dry on my ends and was frizzy. ...A great shampoo for the Summer!...This shampoo suds nicely, smells divine, and leaves my hair feeling moisturized and healthy.

What it is: A shampoo that cleanses, moisturizes, and softens hair.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Medium and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz

Key Benefits:
- Cleanses dry, frizzy hair
- Adds rich moisture
- Softens

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Argan Oil: Rich in antioxidants and provides moistures.
- Babassu Oil: Locks in moisture.
- Moisture-Locking Ceramide: Smooths hair, promotes shine, and increases hair elasticity.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

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