{"product_id":"dear-brooks-cool-story-toning-shampoo-conditioner-bars","title":"[Dear Brooks] \"COOL STORY\" | Toning Shampoo + Conditioner Bars","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePurple Toning Shampoo + Conditioner Bars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTONE • BRIGHTEN • COOL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYour hair getting a little too warm? \u003cstrong\u003eCool Story.\u003c\/strong\u003e 💜\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool Story\u003c\/strong\u003e is a purple toning shampoo + conditioner bar duo designed to help neutralize unwanted yellow and brassy tones in \u003cstrong\u003eblonde, highlighted, bleached, silver, gray and white hair\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eViolet pigments help visually counteract warm yellow tones to keep lighter hair looking brighter, fresher and cooler between salon visits. The shampoo cleanses while coconut oil + cocoa butter provide conditioning emollience; the matching conditioner follows with cocoa butter and a blend of coconut, olive, wheat germ and jojoba oils to soften, smooth and improve manageability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFresh \u003cstrong\u003elemon + lime oils\u003c\/strong\u003e give the duo a bright citrus twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe result? \u003cstrong\u003eLess brass. Brighter-looking color. Cooler-looking blonde, silver + gray.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWHAT HAIR PROBLEM DOES IT SOLVE?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCool Story is made for light-colored hair that starts looking \u003cstrong\u003eyellow, golden, warm, dull or brassy between salon appointments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's especially useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlonde hair • Highlights • Balayage • Bleached\/lightened hair • Silver hair • Gray hair • White hair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnlike Root For Me or Mint Condition, this isn't necessarily the shampoo I'd reach for every wash. Think of \u003cstrong\u003eCool Story as your tone-maintenance duo\u003c\/strong\u003e—bring it into your routine when unwanted warmth starts creeping back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeutralizes Unwanted Warmth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViolet pigments help visually counteract yellow tones, helping blonde, silver, gray and white hair appear cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrightens the Look of Light Hair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelps refresh dull or yellow-looking light hair for a brighter, fresher-looking finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintains Your Tone Between Salon Visits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn easy at-home way to help keep professionally lightened hair looking cooler between color appointments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTones + Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe conditioner also contains violet pigments, so your toning routine doesn't stop when you rinse out your shampoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftens + Smooths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCocoa butter plus coconut, olive, wheat germ and jojoba oils help condition hair and improve softness and manageability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Citrus Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemon + lime oils give Cool Story a bright citrus aroma that makes purple haircare a little more fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated + Bottle-Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolid shampoo and conditioner bars deliver targeted hair care without traditional liquid shampoo and conditioner bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKEY INGREDIENTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViolet Pigments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stars of Cool Story. Purple\/violet tones visually counteract yellow tones, helping light-colored hair appear cooler and less brassy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoconut Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelps condition and soften hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocoa Butter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rich emollient that helps soften and smooth dry-feeling strands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon + Lime Oils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive the formula its fresh, bright citrus character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlive Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded in the conditioner to help nourish and soften hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheat Germ Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdds additional conditioning and emollience to the conditioner formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJojoba Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelps condition and improve the feel and manageability of hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCOOL STORY SHAMPOO BAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFULL INGREDIENT LIST\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Water, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Lemon Oil, Lime Oil, D\u0026amp;C Violet #2, Gentian Violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHOW TO USE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWet hair and the shampoo bar thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWork the wet bar between your hands to create a lather or gently glide it over wet hair. Massage the purple lather through the hair, concentrating on areas where unwanted yellow or brassy tones are most noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor your first use, keep contact time short and rinse thoroughly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because very light, porous, bleached or damaged hair may take up violet pigment more readily, see how your hair responds before increasing contact time or frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFollow with the \u003cstrong\u003eCool Story Conditioner Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWash hands after application if needed and allow the bar to dry completely between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCOOL STORY CONDITIONER BAR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFULL INGREDIENT LIST\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cocoa Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Coconut Oil, Glycerin, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Jojoba Oil, Lemon Oil, Lime Oil, D\u0026amp;C Violet 2, Gentian Violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHOW TO USE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter shampooing, wet the conditioner bar thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGlide directly over wet hair, focusing primarily on the mid-lengths and ends. Work through the hair with your fingers to distribute evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAllow the conditioner to sit briefly, then rinse thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause this conditioner also contains violet pigments, start conservatively—particularly on \u003cstrong\u003every light, platinum, porous, white or highly processed hair\u003c\/strong\u003e—and adjust your usage based on your desired tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAllow the bar to dry completely between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWho is Cool Story for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCool Story is designed for \u003cstrong\u003eblonde, highlighted, balayage, bleached, silver, gray and white hair\u003c\/strong\u003e that develops unwanted yellow or brassy tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat does purple shampoo actually do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePurple and yellow are opposite each other on the color wheel. Violet pigments deposited temporarily onto the hair can visually counteract yellow tones, making light-colored hair appear \u003cstrong\u003ecooler and less brassy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes Cool Story lighten my hair?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo. Purple shampoo \u003cstrong\u003edoesn't bleach or lighten hair\u003c\/strong\u003e. It helps alter the \u003cem\u003eappearance of its tone\u003c\/em\u003e by neutralizing unwanted yellow warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWill it work on natural blonde hair?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt can. You don't have to have color-treated hair to use a purple toning product. If naturally blonde, gray or white hair develops unwanted yellow tones, Cool Story can be used to help create a cooler-looking tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan I use Cool Story on brown hair?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYou can, but it isn't designed primarily for brunettes. Purple is best suited to \u003cstrong\u003eyellow tones\u003c\/strong\u003e. Darker brunette hair experiencing orange-toned brassiness generally requires a different toning approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow often should I use it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere's no one-size-fits-all schedule because hair porosity, color and desired tone vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe recommend \u003cstrong\u003estarting conservatively—such as once a week or as needed—and adjusting from there\u003c\/strong\u003e based on how your hair responds. Alternate with your regular shampoo + conditioner when toning isn't needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan I use it every day?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe wouldn't recommend starting there. Because this is a pigmented toning system, using it more frequently than your hair needs could result in an overly cool, violet or dull-looking cast—particularly on very light or porous hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWill it turn my hair purple?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePurple toning products can temporarily deposit noticeable violet pigment if they're used too frequently, left on too long or applied to very light\/porous hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat's why we recommend starting with \u003cstrong\u003eshort contact time and less frequent use\u003c\/strong\u003e and adjusting based on your hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDoes the conditioner tone too?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both the Cool Story shampoo \u003cstrong\u003eand\u003c\/strong\u003e conditioner contain violet pigments, giving you a two-step toning system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs it good for gray or white hair?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. Cool Story can help neutralize unwanted yellow tones that sometimes become noticeable in \u003cstrong\u003esilver, gray and white hair\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping the color appear brighter and cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs it a clarifying shampoo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo. Cool Story's primary purpose is \u003cstrong\u003etoning\u003c\/strong\u003e, not clarifying or removing heavy buildup. If buildup or excess oil is your primary concern, \u003cstrong\u003eMint Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e would be the better Dear Brooks option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat's the difference between Cool Story and Root For Me?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool Story\u003c\/strong\u003e → Choose it for \u003cstrong\u003ebrassiness, yellow tones and cooler-looking blonde\/silver\/gray hair.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot For Me\u003c\/strong\u003e → Choose it for \u003cstrong\u003eweak, fine, limp or breakage-prone hair and a stronger, fuller-looking appearance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan I mix and match it with another Dear Brooks bar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbsolutely. For example, someone who wants the benefits of \u003cstrong\u003eRoot For Me\u003c\/strong\u003e most washes but also has blonde hair could incorporate \u003cstrong\u003eCool Story\u003c\/strong\u003e periodically when brassiness appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat's actually something I'd encourage on your website because it gives people a reason to own more than one Dear Brooks duo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow do I make my bars last longer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eKeep them away from standing water and allow them to dry completely between uses. 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