Cold Brunette Shampoo

Those looking for plant-based supporting ingredients or gentle conditioning benefits.

Sunflower seed extract is often included for its naturally occurring compounds that can help enhance the overall conditioning profile of a formula. It is commonly used alongside other emollients and botanical ingredients.

People seeking added strength, softness or body, especially those with dry, damaged or fine hair.

Milk-derived proteins are commonly hydrolysed so they can better adhere to the hair surface and provide conditioning benefits. They are widely used in both professional and everyday haircare formulations.

All hair and skin types.

Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.

Those who want a thorough, foaming cleanse or need to remove heavier residue.

It is a well‑known sulphate that creates a rich lather and is effective at deep cleansing when used at suitable levels in a balanced formula.

Most hair types, including those wanting a gentler wash.

Often paired with other surfactants to make a formula feel milder.

Those interested in how a product’s texture and lather are achieved.

It is a simple mineral salt that helps create a familiar shampoo feel and can influence how a cleanser spreads through the hair.

People looking for a milder alternative to traditional sulphate surfactants.

It is often used in gentle or colour-care formulas because it provides effective cleansing with a softer feel. Despite the name, it is typically considered milder than many common sulphate surfactants.

Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.

A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.

Those who like creamy, luxurious-feeling shampoo or conditioner textures.

It also provides a mild conditioning feel, helping formulas spread smoothly through the hair. Its use is common in many everyday cleansing products.

Those looking for products with effective cleansing or evenly dispersed ingredients.

It is commonly used at low levels to support texture and clarity in shampoos and styling products. Despite being a surfactant, it is often included for solubilising rather than strong cleansing.

People who enjoy a scented product.

Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.

Those seeking added softness, shine, or nourishment without a heavy feel.

Rice bran oil is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, which can support a smooth, conditioned hair feel. It is commonly used in both leave‑in and rinse‑off formulas.

Those looking to add smoothness, shine, or softness to dry or textured hair.

It is rich in fatty acids that help support hair feel and manageability. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in products for added nourishment.

Those looking for softer, easier-to-detangle hair.

It is derived from guar gum and is commonly used to enhance conditioning in shampoos and conditioners. It can also reduce static and improve manageability.

People with hair that feels weak, brittle or lacking in body may appreciate its strengthening effect.

Hydrolysed proteins are broken down into smaller components so they can more easily interact with the hair surface. They are commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulas to support a conditioned feel.

All products that need a preservative system.

Often paired with other preservatives for broad protection.

Those looking for products with robust preservation, particularly in rinse-off formulas.

It is widely used in small amounts to protect formulas from microbial growth. Some people with sensitive skin or scalps may prefer to patch test products containing isothiazolinone preservatives.

Those needing products with reliable protection against product spoilage.

It is effective in very small amounts to support product longevity. Some people with sensitive skin or scalps may prefer to patch test products containing this preservative.

Those interested in how a product’s preservation system is maintained.

It is commonly paired with other preserving ingredients to help keep formulas consistent over time. Its role is supportive rather than active in terms of preservation.

People using styling or leave-in products that benefit from consistent texture and performance.

Magnesium chloride can also contribute mild humectant properties, helping formulas retain moisture. It is commonly used alongside other salts to adjust product feel and stability.

Those looking for hydrated, smoother-feeling hair or lighter-feeling formulations.

It is commonly used to help ingredients dissolve and to give formulas a soft, glide-on texture. It appears in many leave-in and rinse-off products due to its versatility.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

Those looking to enhance manageability, reduce the feel of dryness, or support colour retention.

Hydrolysed quinoa contains smaller protein fragments that can lightly film the hair, helping it feel smoother. It is often included in colour-care and strengthening formulas.

People looking to enhance softness, manageability, or support weakened or chemically treated hair.

Amino acids can help improve the feel of the hair by lightly strengthening and smoothing the fibre. They are commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulations.

Useful for dry, damaged, chemically treated or porous hair seeking lightweight strengthening.

These amino acids are smaller than whole proteins, allowing them to offer conditioning benefits without adding heaviness. They are commonly included in both rinse-off and leave-in formulas.

People looking for repair-focused or strengthening haircare formulas.

Arginine Hydrochloride is commonly included in haircare to support the hair fibre and enhance conditioning benefits.

Those seeking lightweight hydration or formulas that help smooth and soften hair.

Amino 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.

Those looking for formulas that help maintain softness and support the hair’s protein structure.

Amino 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.

Those interested in how product pH affects scalp comfort or hair cuticle behaviour.

It is used in very small amounts to bring a formula to the desired pH range. Once adjusted, it does not act as a strong alkaline agent in the finished product.

People using colour-depositing shampoos, conditioners or masks may find it relevant.

It is commonly used in purple and violet toning formulas to help reduce the appearance of brassy or yellow tones in lightened hair. It is present in very small amounts to achieve precise colour effects.

Those who prefer products with a specific colour or enjoy visually distinctive formulas.

CI 42090 is widely used in personal care for consistent, stable colour effects. It does not affect how the product performs on the hair.