The blonde locks lighten the hair and give relief to the cut. If this coloring technique is very popular, it requires a good dose of maintenance. How to choose the right shade and brighten up your hair without missteps? All our advice before you start.
Blonde locks have many advantages. This timeless coloring technique continues to appeal to women who want light and sun in their hair. And for good reason, the blonde locks soften the features, give relief to the cut and bring pep’s to the look. Many celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Gisele Bündchen or Blake Lively love this coloring technique which envelops the hair in a halo of light. How to adopt it? Follow the guide…
Blonde highlights or blonde balayage: what’s the difference?
The blonde highlights and the blonde sweep are two coloring techniques which consist in lightening the hair. However, the difference between these two methods is how the product is applied. Balayage lightens the hair in a subtle and natural way for a shine effect on the hair. Thin strands dot the hair and blend into the mass. Jennifer Aniston has made the Californian balayage technique her hair signature. In the case of strands, the product is applied to large, more pronounced strands, which gives a more pronounced effect. Strands are more visible and less natural than balayage. He is Gisele Bündchen’s favorite blonde. The locks thus give even more light and relief to the hair. They can be a good transition to a platinum blonde for example.
Blonde highlights: for whom?
It is possible to achieve blonde locks on all types of hair, from the smoothest to the most curly and whatever the hairstyles. Blonde locks are also suitable for all bases when you want to lighten your hair …
- Blonde highlights on a clear base add cool or warm highlights, as you wish, and create depth for a very natural, sun-kissed finish.
- Blonde highlights on brown or light brown hair work perfectly with honey blonde highlights that warm the hair. The secret is not to lighten more than two tones below the base, otherwise beware of the zebra effect.
- The blonde highlights on dark hair in the spirit of Beyonce’s offer a less natural result. Better to choose caramel blonde highlights to get a smoother fade with less maintenance required regrowth.
- Finally, blonde locks on red hair will give a Venetian blonde effect to the whole.
How to maintain blonde locks?
Colored hair requires special attention. Weakened, they need to be pampered with appropriate care. And for good reason, damaged by successive discolorations, the hair fiber dries up, tends to become porous, resulting in the color becoming dull. In order to avoid quickly ending up with a fading blonde, or even straw hair, the ranges of nourishing shampoos and conditioners are recommended. It is also advisable to apply a nourishing mask once a week to close the scales of the hair fiber and find soft and luminous hair. In addition to moisturizing care, blonde locks are boosted by care for colored hair. These help preserve color, just like purple or anti-yellowing treatments specially designed to protect the shine of blonde locks. Over time, repeated washing, pollution, heat and external aggressions cause the color to fade. Fortunately, yellowing products composed of purple pigments neutralize unwanted reflections and help keep the radiance of the first days. All of these treatments are used alternately in a hair routine for blonde highlights.
Good shopping to maintain blonde locks
Coslys organic knapweed anti-yellowing shampoo : this organic vegan shampoo neutralizes yellow reflections, protects and enhances radiance. The hair regains a luminous natural color. Price: € 12.55 – 500 ml. More informations : https://www.coslys.fr/
Urban Keratin Lift Air Mirror Effect Oil: this treatment with a light and naturally black texture pampers the hair fiber. Its formula enriched with keratin and diamond powder restores shine and strength to the hair. Associated with vegetable activated carbon whose detoxifying powers act on the shine of the fiber and fight against the tarnishing of the fiber and form a shield against external aggressions. Price 24 € – 30 ml – Available in hairdressing salons and on www.urbankeratin.fr
Mademoiselle organic shine protective lotion: this treatment enriched with vegetable keratin has fortifying properties. Combined with coconut water with moisturizing properties and raspberry vinegar known for its smoothing effect, this lotion nourishes, smoothes and strengthens hair. Finally, it facilitates styling and makes the hair silky and shiny. Price: € 6.90 – 200 ml. Available on https://www.mademoiselle-bio.com/
Schwazkopf Professional Blondme Protective Mist: This mist prolongs the radiance of the blonde and offers him maximum protection. It acts as a shield against external aggressions. A few sprays are enough to form a protective barrier without weighing down the mass. Price: € 24.40 – 150 ml. More info on https://www.schwarzkopf.fr/fr/accueil.html
Eugène Perma 1919 blond dry shampoo: this dry shampoo for blonde to light brown hair refreshes hair in just a few taps. A must. Available on in partner hairdressing salons, on Nocibé.fr and on Galerieslafayette.com. Price: 25 € – 200ml
Evoluderm Coconut Rain detox shampoo: The ultra light formula of Coconut Rain detox shampoo hydrates the hair without weighing it down. Its gentle washing base cleanses the hair without attacking it and oxygenates the scalp, for an immediate feeling of freshness. The hair regains its shine, it is nourished and detoxified. Price: € 2.75 – 400ml. Available in supermarkets
BB Illuminated Blonde Bumble and bumble Leave-In Toning Spray: this purple spray illuminates the shade by neutralizing unwanted yellow and copper tones. Its lightweight formula revives blonde, while hydrating hair, reducing frizz for softer, healthier-looking hair. It also protects against heat up to 230 ° C. Price: 28 € – 125ml. Available in partner salons and on Sephora.fr
Wella Invigo Blonde Recharge mask: This makeup neutralizes unwanted yellow / warm highlights in blonde hair and delivers vibrant color. Its melting formula delicately scented with iris leaves hair soft and silky. Price: € 20.50 – 150 ml. Available in salons and at authorized resellers.
Color Utlime Elenature shampoo : this shampoo intended for colored or highlighted hair prolongs the radiance of the coloring. Composed of 97.1% natural ingredients, this cleansing bath protects and preserves the intensity of blond for maximum shine. Good to know: his yuka grade is 100! Price: 28.00 € – 240ml. More informations : https://www.elenature.com/fr
The nourishing fortifying mask Delphine Courteille: this mask brings hydration and mirror shine to all hair. Its composition with 97.2% natural ingredient breathes new life into battered lengths. To be used without rinsing, as a day cream on the lengths, it is the perfect ally for weakened hair. Price: 50 € – 200 ml. Available on www.delphinecourteille.com
The Hairbust shampoo + conditioner duo: With a soft blend of vanilla and fig, these shampoo and conditioner treat dry hair damaged by colorings and external aggressions. Thanks to an alloy of fortifying amino acids, polymers, fig extracts and wheat proteins, the shampoo protects color, improves shine, retains moisture and repairs split ends. The fig and almond oils in the conditioner are rich in antioxidants and thus promote healthy hair. Finally, the fig and vitamin B5 hydrate the hair and improve its texture by sealing the cuticles and repairing the split ends. As a result, the hair looks healthier, longer and stronger. Price: € 29.90 the duo. Available at fr.hairburst.com
Forvil Nourishing Repairing Shampoo: this shampoo thickens, strengthens and revives color. Its natural formula repairs the hair fiber, remineralizes it and enhances the color.
A beauty concentrate to intensely nourish and repair weakened hair. Price: 32 € – 470ml. Available on https://www.forvil.com/home/
The good addresses to switch to blonde locks
- mod’s hair offers a wide range of highlights to find the perfect blonde! The specialist in luminous and natural colors will create the blond locks adapted to your desires. More informations : https://www.modshair.com/
- The Lucie Saint Clair salons have made blond their signature. For tailor-made blonde locks, go to one of the salons. More info: https://luciesaintclair.fr
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