Are you blonde, brunette, light brown or dark brown and you want to opt for dark blonde? Be aware that this is the easiest shade of blonde to get. You are tempted by the dark blonde, here are ten inspirations
What is dark blonde?
Dark blonde is a hair color that lies between blonde and light brown. "In our jargon, we say that dark blonde is a neutral color", explains Jérôme Ponthieu, training manager at Intermède. Because when you take the shades from 1 to 10, dark blonde is the intermediate color. "This is the basic color that we find most in France", indicates the hairdresser. The reason is historical. " In Europe, it is in the Nordic countries that we find the most blond women. The further one goes down to Italy and the Mediterranean, the darker the tones. In France, we are in the middle ». What is special about dark blond? All the reflections can hang on it. It is therefore possible, thanks to different techniques such as a balayage, highlights or colorings, to bring even more light to the hair.
Who is the dark blonde for?
Dark blonde is suitable for all skin tones. The key is to play subtly with the nuances according to the complexion of the clients' skin and their desires. "Generally, people who have a very pale complexion are advised to opt for cold reflections. But if they have a very assertive personality, warm skin tones can also suit them. ” But then what are cold reflections? " Ash, beige, pearly beige ". As for the warm reflections, we speak of golden, coppery. In the living room, it is possible to play with reflections to bring contrast to the hair, while focusing on the natural. “We rarely apply the same reflections, whether at the roots, on the lengths or on the tips. It avoids the helmet effect of a completely uniform color. "
Dark blonde, for blondes and for brunettes?
Technically speaking, anything is possible. But in reality, and contrary to popular belief, it is easier to go from blonde to dark blonde than from brown to dark blonde. “For blond hair with light brown, the coloring will be done in one go. For dark hair, it will first go through bleaching before going to a dark blonde coloring ", says Jérôme Ponthieu. Women who have white hair will also have to go through a coloration since there is no point in bleaching a hair that has run out of pigment.
Is dark blonde ultra trendy?
Did you know ? Dark blonde is the color most in demand today in hair salons. It must be said that this hair color adapts to all styles and all seasons. "We can bring clear reflections in summer and warm reflections in winter", informs the hairdresser. "People who have white hair like this hair color because the demarcation is much less visible during regrowth compared to a light brown". Hairstyle side, the advantage of this soft and natural color is that it gives you the freedom to have fun. Short or long hair, straight or curly, the dark blonde matches any haircut.
How to maintain it?
What gestures to adopt on a daily basis, you say to yourself? The luck with the dark blonde is that it is easy to maintain. Here are some beauty tips to take care of your hair. We put, first of all, on a hydrating care application for shine. To preserve the shine of the hair, we opt for suitable products such as a shampoo and conditioner for colored hair. To take care of its coloring, it is recommended to opt for a shampoo rich in antioxidants. You can also maintain your hair with an oil or cream for bleached hair to nourish your hair fiber. Schwarzkopf has in its range a Hair Repair Color hair mask for colored and highlighted hair (available on Amazon). This repairing care protects the color for up to twelve weeks and brings shine to the hair. It is used two to three times a week. Aloe vera is also a great natural ally for nourishing your hair. Aloe vera gel can be used as a treatment, as a shampoo or as a hair mask. Serge d'Estel Paris has released an aloe vera shampoo for colored hair. It deeply nourishes and hydrates the hair fiber (available on Amazon)
The dark blonde, the stars too
Alessandra Ambrosio, Blake Lively, Cameron Diaz, Gisèle Bündchen, Sarah Jessica Parker, have already adopted this trend. Ash blonde, copper blonde, golden blonde … They opt for different reflections according to their tastes and desires. It must be said that they are lucky to be able to change colors regularly. Do you want to know more about their hair color? Here are some hints. Cameron Diaz opted for a dark ash blonde at the root with, on the lengths, a very light blonde ash golden balayage. Blake Lively is also a follower of the dark ash blonde at the root with a very light golden ash blonde sweep over the lengths. Sarah Jessica Parker, on the other hand, is a fan of the deep ash dark blonde with a very light golden beige blonde sweep over the lengths.
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