WHAT IT IS Balancing Wash No. 2 for Permanent Color is a balancing moisturizing shampoo for colored hair. WHAT IT DOES. Beth Minardi Balancing Wash No. 2 for Permanent Color offers a luxurious botanical blend including vegetable proteins natural moisturizers and Vitamin B5 that gently cleanses protects and nourishes hair to ensure color stays brilliant and lasts. Leaves hair smooth and shiny ndash never greasy Replaces more protein lipids and water Leaves hair easy to style color remains protected and acid balanced