Yellowing of hair (also known as hair yellowing or brassiness in English) can spoil your appearance and can be upsetting. If you see a yellowish tinge start to appear, treat it by switching to hair products that are safe for dyed hair. Don't be surprised by the purple tint in the product as it can remove the yellowish tinge. Talk to your hair stylist about dyeing strategies. In daily life, avoid exposure to ultraviolet light and quit smoking to keep hair healthy.
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Method 1 of 3: Styling and Caring for Hair to Remove Yellowish Tone
Step 1. Rinse hair with apple cider vinegar
Take a large plastic bottle and fill it with 3.8 liters of water. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of apple cider vinegar to the water and shake the bottle. Tilt your head over the sink or tub, then rinse your hair with a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar. After that, shower and wash your hair using shampoo and conditioner as usual.
- Keep rinsing your hair in the shower until your hair no longer smells of vinegar.
- The acid content in vinegar can lift the yellowish tint from the hair. However, do not follow this treatment more than once a week so that the hair does not dry out.
Step 2. Use a color-renewing shampoo and conditioner
Look for products specifically formulated to maintain or maintain your current hair color. Some shampoos and conditioners are even designed for silver or gray hair, and have a purplish tint. Follow the directions on the bottle carefully as some products are not formulated for daily use.
- Purple shampoo helps remove yellowish and golden tones. These products are usually available in beauty product stores and the internet.
- Be careful when using colored shampoos and conditioners as they can stain towels or shower curtains, unless the product is diluted with water first.
Step 3. Style your hair with a white finishing cream or serum
Dispense a small amount of cream on your fingertips (about the size of a small coin). Choose a cream that is promoted as an anti-UV protector to get the most benefit.
- Damage from sun exposure can gradually make hair yellowish and coarse.
- The easiest serum to use is a serum that also functions as a styling product and can be left unrinsed throughout the day. The white streak in the serum helps balance the yellowish tint of the hair.
Step 4. Talk to your hairdresser about dyeing your hair
If a yellowish tinge is starting to show in your natural hair (or hair that has been dyed), make an appointment with your stylist to discuss options you can try. Your stylist may recommend a highlighting treatment to cover the yellowing areas, or even color your hair completely. Blue or purple paint that is used carefully and selectively can also neutralize the yellowish tint in your hair.
- Only use trusted hairdressers to treat your hair. If she uses too much paint, her hair can actually have a bluish tint. Usually, this pattern will fade after a few washes.
- If the yellowing occurs only at the tips of your hair, you can cut your hair as an alternative.
Step 5. Use hair toner every 2-3 weeks
A toner (also known as a gloss) is a hair color treatment product with low ammonia levels that can be used when you are not undergoing a major hair coloring treatment. Your stylist or hair color specialist will mix up the colors to suit your needs. Toner is a quicker and easier solution than highlighting or thorough coloring procedures.
- Some products are also designed to deeply condition hair and restore lost moisture from hair.
- Toner only gives subtle changes to the hair. This product will not completely change the color of your hair, but it can reduce the yellowish tinge.
Method 2 of 3: Dealing with Yellowing Associated with Health Conditions
Step 1. Limit the consumption of foods rich in beta carotene
If there are foods that are orange or yellow in color, there is a possibility that these foods are rich in vitamin beta carotene. Although good for the body, this substance can have an impact on the hair and even the skin from the aspect of color. If your hair is yellowing, reduce the amount of carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, or winter squash you eat.
As a general guide, adults should get 6-8 milligrams of beta carotene daily. Usually, this intake is equivalent to 5 servings of fruits or vegetables. If you consume about 20 milligrams of beta carotene (equivalent to 3 large carrots) per day, you may notice yellowing of your hair or skin
Step 2. Quit smoking
Talk to your doctor about strategies for quitting smoking. Try using nicotine patches or gum instead of cigarettes. The acids and chemicals produced from cigarettes can stick to the pores of the hair and make it look yellowish.
Any product that produces smoke, even smoke that looks colorless can still change the color and composition of hair
Step 3. Talk to your doctor about the medications you are taking
Some medications can change the appearance of your skin, hair, or nails. If you experience yellowing of your hair and are taking prescribed medications, contact your doctor to address your concerns. You need to explain carefully when the hair begins to experience changes in color and texture.
- For example, you might say, “I started seeing signs of yellowing in my hair about three weeks ago. Since then, my hair has started to feel rough.”
- Ditranol, a drug to treat psoriasis is one type of drug with several side effects, including changes in hair color.
Method 3 of 3: Reducing Yellowing of Hair Due to External Factors
Step 1. Install the hard water filter on the shower head
If you suspect the water in your home is hard water, you can purchase a filter to attach to the faucet. Most of these filters can be attached directly to the shower head. After that, when the water passes through the filter, mineral remnants will be filtered out by the filter.
- The remaining minerals that stick to the hair can cause yellowing.
- Signs of hard water include hair that always feels greasy or dirty, even after you shower.
Step 2. Wear a hat to protect your hair from exposure to ultraviolet light
Ultraviolet light from the sun can gradually whiten hair and make it appear more yellowish. If you plan to be out in the sun for a long time, wear a hat or bring an umbrella. If your hair feels rough to the touch, it's been exposed to too much sun.
Small hats can't block out the sun's rays. Look for a large hat with a wide brim to cover the entire scalp and hair. Some hats are even made of fabric with anti-UV protection. If you don't have a hat, try covering your hair with a pretty scarf or scarf
Step 3. Avoid swimming pool water that contains chlorine
The chlorine content in swimming pools can act as bleach when exposed to hair. The chlorine will remove the beautiful hue from your hair and replace it with a light yellowish tint. When you want to swim, protect your hair with a hair mask. After that, put on a shower cap so that the mask stays in place and your hair is protected.
- If you're swimming without a bathrobe or mask, wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo and conditioner as soon as possible. This product can remove more chlorine from hair than regular formulation shampoos.
- You can get quality hair masks and shower caps from pharmacies or beauty supply stores.
