The cuticle continues to open in the shower & hot water creates prime conditions to allow color deposit towards the end of your shower. That’s why Castaway Toning Conditioner is able to quickly and easily deposit color-correcting pigments into your hair. Eliminating ‘water stops’ between deposit and styling allows for maximum color correction at home. When depositing pigment, the least amount of water used will ensure the most amount of pigment stays in the hair. That is why we've switched from a shampoo to a conditioner! To create even better results, that last longer!⁠ ⁠The blue-violet pigment cancels out warmth from red, orange, and yellow undertones leaving a cool finish