Joico Color Balance Purple Conditioner for Blonde & Gray Hair — 8.5 fl oz, Violet Toning & Color Protection

Joico Color Balance Purple Conditioner is a violet-toned conditioner that neutralizes yellow and warm brassy tones while conditioning and protecting color-treated blonde and gray hair.

If your blonde or silver hair has started to pick up unwanted warmth, this conditioner uses violet pigments plus nourishing actives to shift tones cooler and restore manageability. Formulated for color-treated hair, it combines UV absorbers, antioxidants, and Joico’s SmartRelease liposome technology to help preserve color while detangling and adding shine. The result is visibly cooler, softer hair that resists fading and styles more easily.

How does this conditioner reduce yellow or brassy tones?

Violet pigments in the formula deposit subtle color to counteract yellow and orange tones on the hair surface. Rather than lifting or bleaching, it neutralizes warmth through targeted pigmentation while leaving hair feeling conditioned, not stripped.

• Violet pigments directly tone unwanted yellow and warm hues.
• Designed for regular use to maintain cooler tones between salon visits.
• Works on natural, highlighted, or color-treated blonde and gray hair.

Will it keep my color from fading and add protection?

This conditioner contains green tea extract and UV absorbers that help defend color from environmental fading. SmartRelease Technology delivers rosehip oil, arginine, and keratin over time to support hair strength and resilience against styling stresses.

• Green tea extract and UV absorbers help reduce environmental color degradation.
• SmartRelease liposomes continuously release conditioning and repair ingredients.
• Keratin reinforces the hair’s protein structure for improved strength.

How should I use it for best results?

Apply the conditioner after shampooing, focusing on mid-lengths to ends, and leave on briefly to allow pigments and moisturizers to work. Rinse thoroughly and repeat as needed; frequency depends on desired toning and hair porosity.

• Use after cleansing with a suitable Joico Color Balance shampoo or your regular cleanser.
• Leave on for 1–3 minutes for light toning; longer for stronger toning if needed.
• Adjust frequency—weekly or biweekly—to maintain your preferred coolness level.

What styling benefits and finish can I expect?

Beyond toning, this conditioner detangles, increases shine, and improves manageability so styling is easier and hair looks healthier. The formula aims to leave hair smooth and more resilient to everyday wear without weighing it down.

• Instant detangling for easier combing and reduced breakage.
• Enhanced shine and smoother texture for polished styles.
• Lightweight conditioning that won’t make fine hair feel heavy.

Who is this for: Joico Color Balance Purple Conditioner is ideal for anyone with blonde, highlighted, balayage, or silver hair who wants to neutralize yellow and warm tones while preserving color and improving hair strength. It’s suitable for color-treated and natural cool-toned hair types looking for regular maintenance between salon services, increased shine, and better manageability without harsh stripping agents.

Ingredients

SMART RELEASE TECHNOLOGY, GREEN TEA EXTRACT AND UV ABSORBERS, VIOLET PIGMENTS, Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Arginine HCl, Phosphatidylcholine, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Amodimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyquaternium-37, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Polyamide-2, Disodium EDTA, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Lauryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, PEG-4 Laurate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Fragrance/Parfum, Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730), Basic Violet 2 (42520).