Want to Go Blond? Consider These 4 Things First

Only about 2% of the world’s population are natural blondes. Even if you are lucky to be born with the color, it will grow darker as you age. This means that bleaching your locks is the only way to have that beautiful hair color for the vast majority of people. Blonde was, is, and will definitely remain one of the most popular colors, so it’s only natural that you’d want to bleach your tresses. However, to ensure that everything goes smoothly, you’ll need to consider a few things before dying your hair blonde.

4 Important Things to Consider Before Dying Your Hair Blonde

1.     Get your budget sorted out

If you want to become blonde and stay that way, you’ll need to have to get your roots bleached at least once every 6-8 weeks. Depending on the shade you choose, you might require additional color treatments.

Aside from this, bleached locks will also need a massive investment in haircare products. You’ll have to use a mask at least once a week, and a good conditioner every time you wash your locks.

The good news is that you can cut down the costs by using homemade hair masks. You’ll also get some leeway on the shampoo + conditioner combo as you shouldn’t wash bleached locks too often.

2.     Do your research on color-care

Note that ‘color-care’ isn’t the same as haircare. However, they do go together in this case. The point is that you have to find products and haircare techniques that will allow you to keep your desired shade of blonde for as long as possible. This will not only help you save money, but also reduce the strain on your locks.

Using specialized shampoos, conditioners and masks for colored locks will be wise, but some types of blonde require extra care. For example, if you choose a silvery or platinum shade, you’ll need to use specialized products that will prevent them from turning yellow. Bear in mind that they will lose the silvery shade very fast as all bleached hair naturally does, so stock up on products like Fanola No Yellow shampoo beforehand.

3.     Get your bleach treatment from a professional

One of the most important things to consider before dying your hair blonde is finding a professional you can entrust with your lock. Unfortunately, the friendly hairdresser from a salon down the road might not be the best person to do it.

What you need is a professional experienced in bleaching. Be sure to ask for references as well as check if they have certificates that prove specialized training in hair coloring.

4.     Re-assess your wardrobe and makeup

Changing your hair color affects your entire style. Being blonde often makes women feel more feminine as this color has long been associated with elegance and beauty. However, that belief that blondes always look perfect comes from the fact that they can’t afford not to.

When you are a blonde, using improper color scheme for makeup or having any blemishes on your skin will stand out. Therefore, make sure that your wardrobe and makeup kit will fit the requirements of your new style. Look up specialized makeup tips for blondes and consider your natural coloring to choose the perfect shade for your locks.

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