Watercolors Intense Color-Depositing Shampoo — Purple 8 fl oz, sulfate-free conditioning color refresh

Watercolors Intense Color Depositing Hair Dye Shampoo in Purple is a 3-in-1 cleansing formula that deposits vibrant purple pigments while conditioning and refreshing faded color in one wash.

This shampoo is designed to revive and maintain fashion colors between salon visits. It combines pigment-rich direct dyes with conditioning agents formulated to sit in a mildly acidic pH range for better color adherence and shine. The Watercolors formula is free of sulfates, parabens, peroxide, salt, PPD and PTD, made in the USA, and never tested on animals.

How does this shampoo refresh faded purple tones?

The concentrated pigments in the Watercolors shampoo temporarily restore and intensify purple hues as you wash. Conditioning carriers help the color bind to the hair surface for even tone and improved luster without permanent chemical processing.

• Direct dye delivery for immediate color boost
• pH-balanced (approx. 5.3–5.8) to help pigment adhesion
• Conditions while depositing color to reduce dryness

How long should I leave it on for stronger results?

Processing time controls the depth of color: brief rinses leave a subtle tint, while longer processing produces a more vivid effect. You can tailor intensity depending on your existing base color and how saturated you want the purple to appear.

• Rinse immediately for a light refresh
• 2–5 minutes for moderate tone enhancement
• 10–15 minutes for maximum intensity

Will this work on my natural or lightened hair?

Watercolors excels on pre-lightened or naturally light hair where fashion colors show most vividly; it also enhances on mid-tones but with subtler results. For best vibrancy, use on level 7 (light blonde) or lighter, though the shampoo still deposits noticeable color on darker bases with repeated applications.

• Best results on pre-lightened or light natural hair
• Can be used on darker hair for a tint or accent
• Build intensity through repeated washes or longer processing

Is the formula safe for regular use and color-treated hair?

The shampoo is formulated to cleanse, condition and refresh without harsh oxidizers, making it suitable for routine use as a color maintenance product. Its sulfate- and peroxide-free composition reduces stripping, but always patch-test if you have sensitivities.

• No sulfates or peroxide to avoid aggressive fading
• Cationic conditioners aid softness and manageability
• Cruelty-free and free of PPD/PTD and parabens

Who is this for? Watercolors Intense Purple Color-Depositing Shampoo is aimed at people who wear vivid or pastel purple shades and want an easy at-home way to refresh tone, extend time between salon visits, and add shine. It suits those with pre-lightened hair seeking bold color, and anyone who prefers a gentle, conditioning color-depositing wash to maintain or tweak their purple hue without permanent dyeing.

Ingredients

Aqua,Cocamidopropyl Betaine,Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate,Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride,Hydroxypropyl Guar,Citric Acid,Fragrance,DMDM Hydantoin,Polymethoxy Bicyclic Oxazolidine,Basic Red 22,Basic Blue 99,Basic Brown 17