Say Goodbye to Orange Hair With These Blue Shampoos (2025)

Chances are, you've heard of purple shampoo, which helps bust brassy tones in blonde hair, but it isn't the only type of shampoo that helps neutralize unwanted tones. Brunettes struggling with orange tones in their hair can reach for a blue shampoo. Think about the color wheel — complementary colors neutralize each other, which is why blue helps cancel any orange, according to Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab director, Birnur Aral, Ph.D.

If you want your strands to stay bright and fresh-looking in between salon appointments, blue shampoo might be the answer. Whether you have naturally brunette hair, caramel highlights or are transitioning to gray hair, a blue shampoo might be the key to your strands' revival. Read on for the best blue shampoos to counteract orange hues, according to our editors and beauty scientists.

Not only does this blue shampoo pack a powerful punch against unwanted orange, it also gently cleanses hair without stripping and helps prolong color in between salon visits. "I’ve used this product twice over the last four days and my hair looks like I stepped out of the salon," one reviewer says.Let this shampoo sit for a few minutes before rinsing for the best results.

Formulated to be used a couple times a week, this blue shampoo also contains blue tansy oil to hydrate strands from root to tip while it neutralizes brass. Reviewers love the sweet scent (like a sugar cookie, according to one) and how soft it leaves their hair feeling."It works and leaves hair with amazing texture," one reviewer says.

Strong enough to brighten but gentle enough to not stain hands (or your hairline), this blue shampoo promises to deliver cooler toned strands after just one wash."My hair is noticeably shiner and softer and indeed looks freshly colored after just one wash," one reviewer says.

Green tea extract, keratin and rosehip oilhelp keep hair strong and prevent breakage, while blue pigments neutralize orange tones. "Personally, my hair pulls red after bleaching," one reviewer says. "This shampoo literally turns red tones into nicer, softer caramel timbres in just one use."

Just one wash will banish brass from your hair. Vitamin E helps nourish and moisturize strands,while blue pigments infuse cool tones."I use this shampoo ever other day, and it gives my hair a cooler tone," one reviewer says. "I have never been happier with my hair."

Unlike many blue shampoos, this formula creates a white lather, so you don't have to worry about the product staining your shower (or your hands). This formula is also great for anyone hoping to grow out their grays."A big plus is how healthy my hair is now," one reviewer says. "I definitely recommend Blue Malva to anyone transitioning to natural silver hair."

Unlike traditional shampoos, this blue cleanser is designed to wash strands without lathering. Perfect for curly hair, it leaves strands shiny, fresh-looking and not brassy."I really wanted to find a shampoo that would keep all the natural curls intact along with helping them stay toned," one reviewer says. "My hair looks fresh and it smells amazing."

Spirulina, juniper berry and blue tansy all work in tandem with each other to keep hair hydrated, supple and strong."It has a lovely fragrance and more foaming power than other clean shampoos I've tried," one reviewer says. "I do find that my brown hair is more radiant after a week of use."