How to have a perfect blond
It’s easy to say blond! In fact, there are so many different shades and nuances: the world of blondes is truly infinite and multifaceted. To achieve the various shades there are different methods and each shade requires special attention. So let’s enter the fantastic world of blondes and see some tips together.
The shades of blond: what blond are you?
An easily recognizable blond is definitely platinum blond: it approaches white and has become the iconic blond of Hollywood glamour. Best to choose this color if you have a light base (it is easier to achieve) and a porcelain complexion. Inspired by platinum blond, especially in recent years, Arctic and polar blondes, an even cooler shade than platinum, have been all the rage: it is the ideal blond for those who dream of a cool and very chic beauty. If you prefer warm blonde, then honey blonde is perfect because it recreates a very natural effect: it is in fact a medium blonde with golden highlights, suitable for everyone and very elegant!
Between golden blond and dark brown, on the other hand, stands dark blond: a very versatile and easy to achieve color. In fact, on a light base it is obtained by slightly darkening the natural blond, on a dark base it is necessary to lighten the hair slightly before applying the dark blond dye. Finally, there are shades of blond that are somewhere in between warm blondes and reds: these are medium blondes with auburn and golden highlights, really irresistible and fascinating!
Bleaches, tints and tones: the services for a perfect blond
The choice of bleach is of fundamental importance to achieve a perfect blond, there are different types: it is up to the professionalism of the colorist to know how to choose the one best suited to the specific need.
The same goes for the choice of the dye (of coloring): it is necessary to find the correct combination of pigments contained in the color tube. Thanks to the right choice it will be possible to obtain a beautiful, bright and perfect blond.
Finally, let’s not forget about toning, which is indispensable to achieve plays of light, vibrant shades and to personalize the blond.
Does blonde hair need more care?
Blonde hair is more sensitive and needs more attention, especially if bleached or dyed. In fact, it tends to be thinner and more subject to external agents. Bleaching can sometimes make blonde hair dry and fragile and more prone to breakage. Blonde hair is also more vulnerable to UV rays, chlorine, heat and salt, which can cause dullness and yellowing. It therefore requires more hydration and nourishment, if more hydrated blonde hair will be brighter, softer and less dull.
What products to use at home? How to care for blonde hair?
Maintaining blonde hair after the services of an expert colorist is necessary to continue to have the same shades, the same brightness and shine obtained in the salon. There are specific products such as reflectors or colored masks, capable of preserving the intensity of reflection between one coloring service and the next. There are also anti-yellow products, such as masks and shampoos that are created specifically to eliminate unwanted orange or yellow reflections from dyed or bleached hair, with an anti-yellowing action.
We also remember that blonde hair requires more hydration, so it is good to use specific products for blonde, grey and bleached hair that deeply nourish the hair to make it brighter, with an antioxidant and anti-breakage action.
Finally, to protect blonde hair from UV rays, there are specific products with UV protection to protect hair from the sun, chlorine and salt water.