Matrix Brass Off Color Depositing Blue Hair Mask - Neutralizes and Tones Brassy or Orange Hair, For Color Treated, Lightened Brunettes or Dark Blondes

Out of all the brass fighting shampoos & conditioners I've tried, this is still the best product I've found as far as actually producing results, not causing damage to my hair, and allowing for control of how much color is deposited and where. It's particularly great for those with damaged and/or very dry hair.The color is actually blue (not dark violet or purple). So it's truly meant to neutralize orange and copper tones. I've taken my naturally dark (level 2-3) hair to a level 9 blonde and every shade of blonde to light brown in between. Each time, I wanted to maintain as neutral or cool/ashiness of a color as possible.I made the mistake of using this on my hair when it was too light (slightly lighter than or at a level 7). I wanted to neutralize "yellow-orange" tones (more yellow than orange), but this was a bit too blue for the job. This hair mask did its job, but some of my hair was left with a murky green tone that was really noticeable under natural sunlight.I would say this is safe to use on hair that is level 6 or darker. Be careful with level 7 hair. This is probably "too blue" for any color lighter than a level 7.I found that the shampoo (made by the same brand) works better, but it's also very drying. That's why I ended up trying this hair mask. My hair was so bleach damaged that parts of it would not even hold dye anymore, yet it seemed to stain very quickly from the blue pigment in the shampoo. (I wrote a review on the blue shampoo explaining how I worked around that issue.) It also left my hair so dry that I had to find ultra conditioning masks to use right after.I prefer this blue hair mask because it allows me to use a gentle shampoo for cleansing, and I have more control over how it's applied. This is especially helpful when my hair is dyed with an ombre/melt like effect. I can easily wash my hair, wring out excess water, pat it dry as much as possible, then comb this mask where I want it applied. For the lighter parts of my hair, I can do several things: dilute this mask with conditioner, rinse it off earlier than the darker part of my hair, mix this hair mask with a purple conditioner, just use a purple conditioner alone, etc. There's so much more control when applying this hair mask than when using any kind of color depositing/correcting shampoo.Even though the shampoo is stronger, this mask can work just as well. I just tend to leave it on a little longer than the instructions advises.WARNING: This product can stain your skin. So if you intend to leave it on longer than the instructions call for, you may want to wipe off any product that may gotten on your face, body, and hands. (Especially between your fingers.) Most of it scrubs off fairly easily if it does stain, and the color usually doesn't linger more than a day on my skin. I have very pale skin, so it may not be as noticeable on people with darker skin tones.The product can also stain your shower if you don't rinse it off well or let it sit too long. And it will stain white or very light towels. You may want to have a dedicated towel when using this product. And make sure your hair is pretty dry before putting on any light colored tops. You'll know how much excess pigment is at risk of transfer the next time you wash your hair because you can see some of the blue color rinse out each time until eventually your hair rinses clear again.Overall, this is the best brass fighting conditioner I've found. It allows me to extend the time I need to touch up my hair with a chemical toner. It really limits the amount of chemical damage I put my hair thru. It basically works the same as mixing a little bit of semi-permament blue dye into hair conditioner. (However, I've tried the latter "DIY hack" and prefer using the mask instead. The semi-permanent dye mixed with conditioner definitely stains my hair stronger and doesn't offer as predictable results. If I've overdone it with this hair mask, at least I know it'll gradually wash out or wash out very well with a harsh shampoo. The home hack doesn't wash out easily if you make a mistake.)If you have problems trying to maintain cool or ash hair colors due to mostly orange and copper (brassy tones), give this product a try. It may take a couple uses to start seeing the effect. After you get it right, you only need to use it every so often. If dark purple masks or conditioners aren't quite cutting it for you, try mixing a little bit of this in. If your hair is pretty healthy and you need a brass fighting product, the shampoo is worth trying... it works faster, but just know it is very drying.

I have highlights and I used this because my highlights had unwanted orange undertones and it worked! It takes a few times to see big difference but after doing it a few times you will definitely notice. It also lasted me quite a while and I used it like once a week. The smell is also perfect because it’s not too strong but stills smells good! The only thing I would say to watch out for is it does stain some things like your hands if you keep a lot on your hands for over too long but other then that amazing product 5/5!

I have black hair and I bleach my hair all the time. I love a good cool tone blonde and this had helped my hair so much. I love to add this in my hair routine when I notice that my hair is becoming brassy and too bright for my liking. It is a deep deep blue/purple mask. It has a very strong pigment so be careful with staining things. I enjoy the quality of it and it has lasted me so much. I’m so glad that I got this

Pretty good mask, does not dry your hair out.

Yes! 👍

Used a few times, didnt really see a change in color. Hair feels soft and hydrated though, but no real change in brassiness.

Bought this to tone brassiness on old blonde highlights that were dyed dark brown (level 4) and keep turning bronze. I noticed an improvement after 1 wash, but you'll need to use it a few times for best results. This product is more expensive than I usually spend on conditioners, but I'll probably repurchase because it does what it's supposed to and I like everything about it. I tried several similar products but they weren't pigmented enough to reduce the brass. I like that it's silicone-free so it moisturizes my waves well enough without being crunchy. Smells nice too, but it's not strong and doesn't linger if you're sensitive to that. Navy blue color but doesn't stain my hands. I'd say this works best on moderately brassy hair; if you have major brass, you'll get better results with a blue semi-permanent dye.

This product came unsealed (the actual tube, not the packaging). The labeling immediately came off right after handling the bottle/tube. I followed the directions the first time exactly as they were written and although the product appeared to be working, once my hair was rinsed there were no visible results. I attempted to use it a second time (not in the same day) and left the product on longer, this led to my hair becoming incredibly more orange/brassier than before. With the poor labeling I am not entirely convinced this is the actual product. If it is it did not work on my hair. I am naturally a brunette with bleached ends. My hair is fairly healthy and has not been treated very often so I'm not sure if that has affected the outcome. I will attempt a 3rd time, although there isn't much left in the bottle and if there are still no visible results I will likely return it. I had high hopes with such good reviews. I know there are going to be different outcomes based on each circumstance (hair history) but I am not entirely confident on this particular bottle's/tube's quality. Hoping the 3rd time is a charm and I didn't completely waste money on this purchase. The only positive note that I can add is that it did not appear to dry out my hair.