Brassiness is typically associated with which hair color issue?

Brassiness is a term commonly used in the hair industry to describe the appearance of unwanted warm tones, particularly in hair that has been lightened or colored. This phenomenon can occur when blondes or highlighted hair develop a yellow or orange tint as opposed to maintaining the desired cooler, more neutral tones. It often arises from the underlying pigments in the hair becoming more pronounced or from the color’s fading over time, exposing these unwanted warm tones.

When hair is lightened, especially with bleach, it can initially achieve a beautiful shade, but as time passes or due to external factors such as sun exposure and washing, the hair can begin to take on a brassy quality. Salon treatments frequently counteract brassiness by using toners or purple shampoos, which help neutralize these warm shades and restore a cooler appearance.

The other options refer to different issues. Cool tones fading addresses a shift towards more muted colors without specifically linking to the warm tones that brassiness involves. Scalp product build-up pertains to residues that can affect the scalp but do not inherently relate to the color of the hair itself. Lastly, uneven hair texture is a physical concern regarding the feel and look of the hair strands, rather than a color-related issue. Thus, the association of