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Joico Color Balance Blue Shampoo is a tone-correcting cleanser that cools brassy, orange tones fast.
This rich blue shampoo deposits blue pigments as you wash, helping to neutralise warm, coppery shades in lightened brown hair. It gently cleanses without stripping, so your colour looks fresher for longer.
The texture is creamy with a smooth lather that feels cushioning on the scalp. It rinses cleanly, leaving hair feeling light, not coated, with a soft salon-fresh scent.
Perfect for highlighted brunettes, balayage, or lightened dark hair that turns too warm between salon visits. Use a few times a week or as needed to keep colour looking cool.
Hair looks more polished, deeper in tone, and easier to style, so your colour feels more intentional and less “faded”.
How To Use Joico Color Balance Blue Shampoo
- Wet hair thoroughly with warm water
- Apply a small amount of shampoo and massage into scalp and lengths
- Leave on for 1–3 minutes, watching tone the first few uses
- Rinse well until water runs clear
- Follow with a nourishing conditioner, focusing on mid-lengths and ends
- Use 2–3 times per week, or as needed to control warmth
Joico Color Balance Blue Shampoo Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide MIPA, Glycol Distearate, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Keratin, Arginine HCl, Serine, Threonine, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycol Stearate, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Parfum (Fragrance), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Red 33 (CI 17200), Yellow 5 (CI 19140).
Note: Please refer to bottle for full ingredients.
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate Cleansers / surfactantsCleanser
Helps cleanse the hair and scalp by removing oil, sweat and product build-up.
May suitOily scalps, heavy product users and people who like a strong cleanse.
Worth knowingMay feel too cleansing for some dry, curly, colour-treated or sensitive hair types. This depends on the full formula and your hair needs.
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine Cleansers / surfactantsCleanser / foam booster
A milder co-surfactant that helps cleanse, boost foam and soften the feel of stronger cleansers.
May suitMost hair types, including those wanting a gentler wash.
Worth knowingOften paired with other surfactants to make a formula feel milder.
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Cocamide MIPA Cleansers / surfactantsFoaming surfactant
A coconut-derived surfactant that helps boost foam and improve the cleansing performance of shampoos.
May suitPeople who like a rich, stable lather in their cleansing products.
Worth knowingIt is often used alongside primary surfactants to enhance texture and mildness. Its viscosity‑boosting effect can also improve the feel of rinse‑off formulas.
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Glycol Distearate Thickeners and stabilisersOpacifier and pearlising agent
Adds a pearlescent look and helps thicken and stabilise shampoos and conditioners.
May suitThose who like creamy, luxurious-feeling shampoo or conditioner textures.
Worth knowingIt also provides a mild conditioning feel, helping formulas spread smoothly through the hair. Its use is common in many everyday cleansing products.
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Dimethicone SiliconesSlip and shine agent
Smooths the hair surface, adds slip and shine and helps reduce frizz.
May suitFrizz-prone, coarse or dry hair wanting a smooth, glossy finish.
Worth knowingSome people prefer silicone-free formulas, especially for certain curl routines. It is widely used and helpful in many smoothing products.
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Sodium Chloride Thickeners and stabilisersViscosity adjuster
Sodium Chloride is used to adjust the thickness of shampoos and other cleansing formulas.
May suitThose interested in how a product’s texture and lather are achieved.
Worth knowingIt is a simple mineral salt that helps create a familiar shampoo feel and can influence how a cleanser spreads through the hair.
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Sodium Citrate pH adjusterspH adjuster
Sodium Citrate helps maintain or adjust the pH of haircare formulas.
May suitAnyone using products designed to stay within a specific pH range, such as colour‑treated or chemically treated hair.
Worth knowingIt also has mild chelating abilities, helping formulas remain stable in the presence of minerals found in water. Its use supports the consistency and performance of many shampoos and conditioners.
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Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine Cleansers / surfactantsMild surfactant
A gentle, foam-boosting surfactant that helps cleanse hair without excessive stripping.
May suitThose looking for mild cleansing, including people with dry, curly or colour-treated hair.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used alongside other surfactants to create a balanced, gentle cleansing system. It can also help improve the texture and thickness of formulations.
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Panthenol Conditioning agentsConditioning agent
Helps condition, soften and add a smooth, healthy feel to the hair.
May suitMost hair types, especially dry or dull hair.
Worth knowingA versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.
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Hydrolyzed Keratin Proteins and amino acidsProtein
Helps temporarily support and smooth the hair surface for a stronger feel.
May suitDamaged, chemically treated or fragile hair wanting reinforcement.
Worth knowingProtein routines suit some hair well, while very protein-sensitive hair may prefer balance with moisture.
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Keratin Proteins and amino acidsStrengthening protein
Keratin helps reinforce the hair structure and improve the feel of damaged or weakened strands.
May suitThose with chemically treated, heat‑styled, or fragile hair may find it beneficial.
Worth knowingKeratin used in haircare is typically hydrolysed so it can adhere more easily to the hair surface. It offers cosmetic conditioning benefits rather than permanently altering the internal hair structure.
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Arginine Hydrochloride Proteins and amino acidsAmino acid conditioning
An amino acid used to help support hair strength and overall conditioning.
May suitPeople looking for repair-focused or strengthening haircare formulas.
Worth knowingArginine Hydrochloride is commonly included in haircare to support the hair fibre and enhance conditioning benefits.
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Serine Proteins and amino acidsAmino acid conditioner
Serine is an amino acid used to support moisture balance and improve the feel of hair.
May suitThose seeking lightweight hydration or formulas that help smooth and soften hair.
Worth knowingAmino acids like serine are often included in conditioning or strengthening blends to complement other hair-hydrating ingredients. They can be used in many types of haircare from shampoos to treatments.
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Threonine Proteins and amino acidsAmino acid
Threonine is an amino acid used to support hair conditioning and strength.
May suitThose looking for formulas that help maintain softness and support the hair’s protein structure.
Worth knowingAmino acids are often included in haircare to help improve the feel and manageability of the hair fibre. They can complement other conditioning and strengthening ingredients in a formula.
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Polyquaternium-7 Conditioning agentsConditioning polymer
A conditioning polymer that helps smooth, soften and reduce static in the hair.
May suitPeople looking for improved slip, reduced frizz or easier detangling.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used in shampoos, conditioners and styling products to enhance manageability and provide a light, non‑heavy feel. It is well known for offering conditioning benefits without weighing the hair down.
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Polyquaternium-10 Conditioning agentsConditioning agent
A conditioning polymer that smooths the hair surface and helps with detangling and feel.
May suitMost hair types wanting smoother, easier-to-manage hair.
Worth knowingWidely used in shampoos and conditioners for slip and softness.
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Conditioning agentsConditioning polymer
A conditioning polymer that helps smooth hair and improve slip.
May suitThose looking for softer, easier-to-detangle hair.
Worth knowingIt is derived from guar gum and is commonly used to enhance conditioning in shampoos and conditioners. It can also reduce static and improve manageability.
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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Cleansers / surfactantsMild surfactant and emollient
A gentle, non-ionic surfactant that also adds light softness and slip to hair.
May suitThose looking for mild cleansing with a smoother, less stripped feel.
Worth knowingIt is often included to make cleansing formulas feel more conditioning and to help solubilise oils or fragrances. It pairs well with stronger surfactants to create a more balanced wash.
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Glycol Stearate Conditioning agentsEmollient and pearlescing agent
It helps soften the hair and gives products a smooth, pearlescent appearance.
May suitPeople who like richer, creamier textures in shampoos and conditioners.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used to enhance slip and add a silky feel to cleansing and conditioning formulas. It also helps stabilise the product texture.
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Glycerin HumectantsHumectant
Attracts and holds water to help hair feel hydrated and soft.
May suitDry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.
Worth knowingA very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.
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Citric Acid pH adjusterspH adjuster
Fine-tunes the product pH, which can help the hair surface feel smooth.
May suitMost hair types as part of a balanced formula.
Worth knowingUsually present in small amounts to balance the formula.
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Disodium EDTA Chelating agentsChelating agent
Binds to minerals from hard water so the product works consistently and stays stable.
May suitAll products, especially in hard-water areas.
Worth knowingUsed in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.
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Tetrasodium EDTA Chelating agentsChelating agent
Helps bind metal ions in water to improve product stability and performance.
May suitThose in hard-water areas who want shampoos and conditioners to rinse more cleanly.
Worth knowingChelating agents can support formula consistency and help prevent minerals from depositing on the hair or interfering with product texture. They are widely used in many rinse-off and leave-in formulations.
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Sodium Benzoate PreservativesPreservative
Helps protect water-based products from spoilage so they stay usable.
May suitAll products that need a preservative system.
Worth knowingOften paired with other preservatives for broad protection.
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DMDM Hydantoin PreservativesPreservative
Helps preserve haircare formulas by preventing microbial growth.
May suitThose wanting products that stay fresh and stable over time.
Worth knowingIt works by slowly releasing small amounts of formaldehyde to keep products shelf‑stable, a method widely used in cosmetic preservation. Some people with sensitivities to formaldehyde-releasing preservatives may prefer to check product labels.
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Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate PreservativesPreservative
A preservative that helps keep formulations stable by reducing the growth of microbes.
May suitThose who want products to remain fresh and effective over time.
Worth knowingIt is used in very small amounts to support product longevity and is common in both rinse-off and some leave-in formulas. Regulations guide its safe use levels in different product types.
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Parfum Fragrance ingredientsFragrance
Gives the product its scent.
May suitPeople who enjoy a scented product.
Worth knowingFragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.
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CI 42090 ColourantsColourant
A synthetic blue dye used to give products a vibrant blue colour.
May suitThose who prefer products with a specific colour or enjoy visually distinctive formulas.
Worth knowingCI 42090 is widely used in personal care for consistent, stable colour effects. It does not affect how the product performs on the hair.
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CI 17200 ColourantsColourant
A synthetic red colourant used to give haircare products a vibrant hue.
May suitThose who prefer products with visually appealing colours.
Worth knowingIt is used at low levels to enhance the look of a formula without affecting hair performance. Colourants like this are common in shampoos, conditioners and styling products.
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CI 19140 ColourantsColourant
A synthetic yellow colourant used to give products a bright, consistent hue.
May suitThose interested in the appearance of their haircare products or checking for specific colour additives.
Worth knowingCI 19140 is widely used in cosmetics and personal care for its vibrant and stable colour. Its presence does not affect the performance of the haircare formula.
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