A must have for a few years now, polar blond has made more than one dream. How about starting with wicks? Find out everything you need to know about this cold and luminous color, to find out if this incredible color is for you.
Every time you see polar blond hair, you can’t take your eyes off it. It must be said that this ultra trendy and luminous cold blonde leaves no one indifferent. The proof is that it is attracting more and more people. Headlining, we find Jennifer Lawrence, Louane, Pink, Lady Gaga, Kylie Jenner, Michelle Williams, Matt Pokora, Zac Efron and even Justin Bieber. Not to mention the one who has proudly displayed polar blond hair for several decades: Gwen Stefani, the former singer of the group No Doubt. Do you also dream of changing your head by switching to this beautiful almost white blonde (which is reminiscent of the heroine of Frozen)? Here’s everything you need to know about polar blonde.
What is the difference with a classic blond?
The blond has a thousand and one facets. Between Californian blonde, ash blonde and beige blonde, it is sometimes difficult to find your bearings, even with a Pinterest moodboard. Polar blond is also called Scandinavian blond because it is somewhat reminiscent of the hair of natives of these Nordic countries. Very blonde, almost white, this is called a “cool” blonde, unlike a classic blonde which tends to be warmer and golden. Polar blond embodies softness, it illuminates the complexion and softens facial features. This coloring, often described as extreme, is perfect for fair skin and blue and green eyes. It is also ideal for awakening all shades of slightly dull blond hair. Not to be confused with platinum blonde, which is also very light but with pink undertones and a golden undertone, while polar blonde is more iridescent.
How to get a polar blonde?
It’s always the same old story: going to a color lighter than its natural base requires discoloration and therefore a visit to a good colourist. This is almost always the case when looking to achieve a blonde. And even more so, if this is your very first discoloration. Then, once the discoloration is done, everything will depend on the patina applied. Indeed, to have a pretty polar blonde (which is an almost white blonde), the discoloration is systematic. But it will then be necessary to deposit a patina of a “pearl ash gray” blond on the selected locks or on all the hair in order to obtain this particular coloring. Depending on the color of your natural base, the transition to polar blonde can take more or less time. Blondes have an advantage since their already light hair will require less bleaching and therefore fewer steps.
Wicks or no wicks: that is the question
You can go for a very rock uniform color or start with a balayage. This last technique allows to partially color the hair, by bleaching only a few strands so that they are lighter. This brings depth and movement to the hair and makes it much brighter. Less contrasting than the locks of the 90s, the balayage has the advantage of being more subtle and bringing nuance in a natural way. A bit as if it was the work of the sun! In this case, the roots and some strands are not discolored to maintain depth. Balayage has the advantage of being able to be done on blonde or brown bases, as long as it is done right. If, on the contrary, you want a uniform polar blonde, you can bleach the entire hair or leave the roots still natural. There are different fade and balayage kits available in supermarkets or to order from Amazon and branded sites, but it can’t be said enough: nothing beats a professional colorist.
Polar blond: for whom?
Do you have to be naturally blonde to be able to claim polar blond? No not necessarily. The proof with Kim K and her little sister Kylie Jenner, or the singer Rita Ora. We can therefore be brunette and get a polar blond with the help of a good colorist who perfectly masters the technique. Be careful with your complexion: if your complexion is rather matte and warm, the result will not always be happy. It does not matter if you are brown, the ideal is to have a rather cold complexion. On the other hand, if the base is of little importance in the end, the matter is complicated on already colored hair. Indeed, the hair has a memory and all the colors that you could make chemically modify their structure. In this case, several steps and several appointments may be necessary. As for the texture, it doesn’t matter whether your hair is thin or thick, curly or straight. The only real downside? That they are already damaged because the discoloration will only accentuate the phenomenon. If this is the case, why not give a scan a try? It’s a good alternative to get the look you want while preserving your hair as much as possible.
What cut for this color?
Ultra trendy, polar blond is already a bias in itself but it is particularly highlighted on short, very structured cuts, such as a smooth and graphic square or a wavy square. As for hairstyles, this blonde is sometimes rock or super chic. You can therefore opt for a bun, a ponytail, a bohemian braid, a wet hair, a side hair … it all depends on the look you pair it with. And if you want to keep long hair, don’t neglect its maintenance.
How to maintain it at home?
Any staining or discoloration requires a minimum of maintenance. In this case, the polar blonde requires a BIG maintenance work because the fiber has undergone intense discoloration and it needs a lot of hydration and nutrition. Apply a mask after every shampoo without exception, to keep hair silky and healthy. And to preserve your pretty cool color (so that it does not turn yellowish due to the sun’s rays, pollution or even cigarette smoke), do not hesitate to use targeted treatments such as an anti-yellowing shampoo. with blue pigments. Just like purple shampoo, it is an absolutely essential product to avoid unwanted reflections. Every day, you can also use a treatment to nourish the lengths and ends if you feel the need. Finally, avoid straightening and curling irons as much as possible so as not to further weaken the fiber.
When should you go back to your hairdresser?
It all depends on whether you have a balayage, natural roots or not … Depending on the technique used, to keep a beautiful cool blonde, you will have to return to your hairdresser every month or so because, even if you have the full ultra-effective products to avoid reflections, the blonde ends up tarnishing and the roots grow back. Baling requires a little less maintenance than for a total and uniform discoloration.
Our tips for taking care of your polar blond in summer
With the summer season fast approaching, here are some basic rules to remember: always protect your bleached blonde hair if you swim in the pool or in the sea, at the risk of ending up with greenish hair … not trendy at all.