This conditioner is for anyone with blonde, platinum, gray-toned, or highlighted hair who wants to manage brassiness between salon visits. It's meant to follow the Blondage Shampoo rather than stand in as a daily conditioner, and works across hair types for both men and women.

The case for this over a generic conditioner is the violet pigment plus citric acid combination, which keeps countering warmth in blonde or gray-toned hair after the shampoo has already started the job, rather than just leaving hair soft. It's built to extend the life of a fresh toning service rather than replace regular conditioning.

Redken recommends wearing gloves when applying, since the violet pigment can temporarily stain skin.

• Apply to damp hair after shampooing, focusing on mid-lengths and ends.
• Leave on for 3-5 minutes.
• Rinse thoroughly.

• Pro: Citric acid and violet pigment target brassy tones directly rather than just moisturizing, reinforcing what the shampoo starts.
• Pro: Detangles and smooths in the same step, useful for coarser or highlighted hair that tangles easily.
• Con: Contains mineral oil, so it can feel heavier than an oil-free conditioner on fine hair.
• Con: It's designed to pair with the matching shampoo — used alone, its purple-toning effect is more limited.