Blondes Have More Fun?

Bleaching your hair is a slippery slope. It usually starts out with a low-key balayage, and then next thing you know, it’s been years and your full head highlight appointments take four hours. There’s many factors that go into achieving the perfect blonde look, which can be different for everyone. Whether you’re a cool, icy-toned blonde, or a warmer, honey-toned blonde, it all requires at least a little bit of maintenance. 

The first step any blondie should take is researching what type of services are in their budget. Balayage, for example, has a more blended look, which allows for more grow-out before needing a touch up. Highlights, on the other hand, require more maintenance, which could be a little pricier. 

It’s also important to consult with your hairdresser regarding what blonde tones suit your skin tone, eye color, etc. best. Icy platinum blonde has an entirely different look than a golden blonde. While they’re both beautiful, one may just be more suited for you than another. 

Taking some time to explore reviews, Instagram pages and websites of different hairdressers will largely pay off in the long run. Bleaching hair is truly a form of art and can’t be done by just anyone. It takes a lot of practice and knowledge to be able to achieve a natural looking, perfectly toned, blonde hair moment. Hairdressers without the right credentials or experience could leave your hair looking brassy, damaged or just not how you wanted it to look. 

The biggest hack to preserving blonde hair comes from purple shampoo. Purple shampoo is designed specifically for blonde hair, as it distributes purple pigment throughout the head to neutralize brassy, yellow tones. Looking at a color wheel, purple and yellow are directly across from each other, causing this to be a very effective method. It is however important to use this product in moderation. Over use of purple shampoo can result in dull-looking hair.

One of the lesser known hacks about caring for blonde hair is investing in a shower head filter. Water contains a lot of gross minerals that strip the color out of your hair or cause it to fade much quicker. Not only would a filter prevent that from happening, it would also leave your hair in better health overall. Harsh water results in dry, rough hair. A shower filter can be the solution to many of your problems. 

Excessive use of heat also diminishes the vibrancy of blonde hair. This makes the use of a heat protectant just that much more important. It’s good practice to get in the habit of using heat protection regardless of whether your hair has been bleached or not. However because blonde hair is by nature more damaged it really is crucial to incorporate this as a step of your hair care routine. 

Blonde hair may seem a bit high maintenance but once you get into your groove, it’s totally worth it. It can transform your whole look entirely and is especially fun for the summer months.