Hey Glamazons! I’m a firm believer in spicing things up when it comes to your hair. And a new color can instantly transform your look. Of course, coloring your hair is easier said than done — especially blonde hair. You have to choose the right hue, consult a professional and assess your hair health beforehand. Afterwards, you may have to invest in new products and go to great lengths to keep your hair moisturized.
But don’t worry: you can have a healthy head of hair and a gorgeous new color by following these tips.
Here’s everything you should do — before and after — to protect blonde hair while coloring:
1. Assess the current state of your hair, and be honest with yourself.
Is your hair healthy? If that answer is no, you may want to think twice before any chemical process, including coloring. If your hair’s not at its healthiest, get up-to-date with your trims and treatments first. Trust me: you’ll be glad you did in the long run. Ultimately, a professional is best at analyzing your hair’s health so consult with them first to see if you can withstand a color service.
2. Don’t rush things: the coloring process takes time.
Have you ever heard of someone going from dark brunette to platinum blonde in one setting? Probably not. Color services often take multiple sessions to get the desired result and ensure your hair’s health. I recently went blonder, and needed two sessions to achieve the perfect color while keeping my curls in tact.
I know it’s tempting to rush things (obvs you CAN’T wait to check out your new color) but it’s so much better to wait. If you try to force one session and things go horribly wrong, you may have to get a color correction job to fix it. Not only does color correcting take way more sessions, it breaks the bank. Totally not worth it, am I right?
3. Invest in color-protecting conditioners.
Coloring your hair is just the beginning. You want the color to stay vibrant and a color-protecting conditioner is the best way to achieve that. Just make sure you choose products that cater to your specific color. Red hues tend to fade quickly so a color depositing conditioner is the best bet for redheads. Meanwhile, toning down brassy blonde shades requires a different product altogether.
4. Don’t neglect the need for UV protection.
Just like our bodies, our hair needs protection from UV rays. Too much sun exposure can your once-vibrant color fade, not to mention making your hair brittle and dry. Keep your hair hydrated with a UV/heat protectant.
5. Don’t forget to moisturize.
The number one complaint from women who color their hair? It’s super dry. Color services can be drying. Combat that by incorporating a hydrating deep conditioner into your routine. Daily moisturizers also help to nourish your hair while keeping frizz at bay.
*Bonus: get your color refreshed.
There are plenty of ways to protect your hair color while out of the salon but it is important to visit your stylist regularly for proper treatments. At the salon, your stylist can touch up your roots, refresh your color, and tone it if need be. There’s nothing like a stylist visit!
xo,
Glamazon Ashley