It happens to many: the desire to dye their hair blonde is strong, only you don't know which shade to choose. This article will reveal some secrets to finding the perfect tone for your first dye and will also give you tips to damage your hair as little as possible.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Choosing the Right Blond Shade
Step 1. Find out what your skin tone is
In general, it can be hot or cold. The most suitable blond tone for your hair depends mainly on this characteristic.
- People with warm undertones have golden, olive or dark skin, with brown or black eyes. The hair is black, brown, blonde, red or strawberry blonde. Those with warm undertones tan easily. If this is your case, the hair has a golden sheen when exposed to light. The complexion is enhanced by gold jewelry.
- People with cool undertones have fair skin, with blue or green eyes. Hair can be blond, black or brown. Instead of getting a tan, they tend to get sunburned. Another typical feature? Hair has silver highlights when exposed to light. The complexion is enhanced by silver jewelry.
- Turn your arm. Look at the veins in the wrist and forearm. Do they look green? You have a warm undertone. If they turn blue, you have a cool undertone. Another method to check this: hold a blank sheet of paper close to your face. If you have a cool undertone, your skin should look blue in contrast to the paper. If it is warm, the epidermis will appear yellow or golden.
Step 2. Examine which shades of blonde interest you
The names of the shades you see on the dye packs or in the hairdresser's folder can be a bit confusing. Warm tones are generally described with words such as "warm", "honey", "golden", "golden beige", "caramel" or "coppery". Cold tones are instead defined with words such as "ash", "beige" or "ice".
Step 3. If you are going to dye yourself, choose a natural blonde shade
To make your hair look natural, lighten it just two to three tones from your original color, whatever type of undertone you have. Also, to make the right choice, consider the color of the eyebrows.
- At home it is possible to lighten the hair by two to three shades. Changing the color of a few tones is feasible with a dye bought at the supermarket or in perfumery.
- If you have naturally dark hair that has already been dyed and you want to lighten it a few tones, choose shades that give the ash blonde.
- If you are going to dye your hair at home, try to use a cool or neutral shade. Warm tones - those that often contain words like "golden" or "honey" in their name - can turn your hair orange.
Step 4. If you have a pinkish skin undertone, choose cool colors
Dyeing your hair a warm shade can otherwise make your face too red. Go for cool shades, such as sandy blonde, ash or beige.
Step 5. If you have dark skin, choose an intense honey blonde
All can be dyed blond, but you need to find a shade that enhances the complexion. A bright blonde will certainly not look good on dark, olive skin. Instead, go for a darker honey blonde. Another tip is to keep the roots dark and ask the hairdresser to do some golden beige highlights. Keeping the roots natural keeps you from looking beaten. Caramel blonde is equally useful for enhancing your undertone.
- Alternatively, you can try shades of blonde like golden or strawberry.
- If you have brown hair, try not to lighten it too much, otherwise you risk having a washed out result. Avoid platinum, ice or orange. Instead, opt for highlights or highlights.
Step 6. If you have a medium complexion, your hair should have a more intense color
You can opt for golden, beige or light blonde. To enhance a warm undertone, the tint should be warm. If you want to create a subtle ombré touch, keep a light brown base and make honey-colored highlights of different shades in the central area of the hair, making them gradually lighter at the ends.
If you have a warm undertone, avoid blonde that goes over brass. It can turn the color to orange. Ash blonde can make you look slammed
Step 7. If you have fair skin, go for golden blonde
You can also opt for strawberry or light blonde, while avoiding ice, ash or reddish shades. The lighter the skin, the lighter the blonde tone can be: you will still have a natural result.
- Try doing some golden highlights on a caramel base. For a natural, nuanced light blonde, combine blonde highlights of beige, gold and honey shades.
- If you were blonde as a child or your hair gets lighter after being exposed to the sun, applying a tint of this color will enhance you.
Step 8. For a radical tint, see a hairdresser
If you want a blonde that is two to three tones lighter than your natural color, you should get help from a professional. Blond tones or lighter highlights require multiple bleaching. In most cases, this involves several hairdressing appointments. If you try to bleach your hair at home, you risk finding yourself with a banana blonde, canary yellow, brass or golden orange.
- In theory, anyone can dye their hair platinum blonde, but it takes months to achieve this. It is a much easier procedure with very light hair. If they have been dyed in the past or are dark by nature, it will take significantly longer. To dye your hair safely, you need to lighten it gradually. If they are dark, you will not be able to get them platinum after just one session at the hairdresser. It may take months of light shades to achieve the desired effect. Most dyes require at least three appointments to give a good result.
- If you want to dye them a white blonde and have a warm undertone, go for ice blonde. Platinum blonde enhances a cool skin undertone more. Remember that dyeing your hair white blonde doesn't mean it's white. Ask the hairdresser to explain what the different shades are to clarify your ideas.
- Correct a tint that veers too much towards brass by using a purple shampoo at home.
Step 9. Be careful when bleaching your hair
Homemade discoloration can go wrong. If this is your first time trying to dye them, go to the hairdresser. Do you want to bleach them at home? Follow the instructions on the package to the letter. Do not leave the bleach on for more than 45 minutes.
- After bleaching is complete, the hair should be a pale yellow. If it's orange (this sometimes happens with very dark hair), wait for a week before bleaching it again. After bleaching, do nourishing treatments for a week.
- If you want to try dyeing your hair a platinum blonde at home, you need to use a purple toner. It is necessary to be able to obtain this color, as it eliminates the yellow nuances and that give on the brass. Choose a 30-40 volume toner. Rinse with white vinegar to make the toner color last longer.
- Do not leave the bleach on for less time to get a darker blonde or longer to get a lighter blonde. This is not how this product works. Its function is to eliminate hair pigments.
Part 2 of 2: Taking Care of Blond Hair
Step 1. Remember that this procedure will take you time and money
Dyeing your hair blonde is not immediate. They need a lot of care to look healthy, so every three to four weeks you will need to spend money and time retouching the roots or refreshing the color. If you are not willing to take on this responsibility, it would be better to lighten them a few tones. Instead, avoid radical changes.
Step 2. Prepare your hair before dyeing
Before changing colors, it is important to prepare them. Wash them the day before with a purifying shampoo: it will remove the build-up of products from the hair. Do not wash them on the day of the dye. The sebum helps protect the scalp from irritation due to the bleach and dye.
Step 3. After dyeing them, moisturize them
It is an essential step. The dye removes pigments and lipids from the hair, then dries them. Replace your classic conditioner with a nourishing or repairing product. For dry hair, use a moisturizing product. If they are brittle and damaged, apply a restructuring product. Use dry shampoo so you don't have to wash and dry them every day. When shampooing, use a nourishing mask.
- If you dye them a platinum or ice blonde, use shampoos containing blue pigments to keep the color intact. Choose sulfate-free shampoos to preserve the color.
- Once a week, do a coconut oil treatment. Let it melt and apply it to your hair. Wrap them with cling film, cover them with a towel and leave the product on for about an hour.
Step 4. After dyeing, cut your hair
Discoloration can damage them. To keep them healthy, cut them immediately after the treatment. This allows you to remove the brittle tips, which can cause them to break.
Step 5. Avoid tools that require the use of heat
After bleaching and dyeing your hair, do not use electric tools for styling. Avoid the hair dryer, which can be harmful. Use the curling iron and flat iron sparingly.
Avoid styling products containing alcohol, as they will dry out your hair. If they are bleached and dyed, dryness can be a big problem. Lacquers, gels and mousses contain alcohol. Before buying a product and applying it to your hair, read the label
Step 6. In order not to end up with a bad regrowth, do regular touch-ups
The dye needs refreshing every four to six weeks.
