Having blonde hair is a desire of many women, as this shade makes them bright and powerful. To have blonde hair, you need to add some care, as bleaching the hair ends up damaging them. In addition, there are many shades of blonde, and to choose the one that best suits you, you need to know them and get the opinion of an expert.
shades of blonde
There is a huge range of blonde shades to suit any style and skin tone. To be able to identify which is the best blonde for you, Daniela Albuquerque, colorist at Jacques and Janine Fashion Mall, listed and specified all the blonde shades. Check it out below:
light blonde
According to the colorist, light blonde is the most common shade. “This shade suits lighter and rosier skins.” To make this blonde, it is important that your hair is already a lighter shade, ranging from medium to light brown, so that the damage when bleaching is minimal.
medium blonde
Medium blonde is the perfect shade for those who want to go blonde but don’t want their hair to be too bleached. “This blonde is almost a brown and matches all skin tones”, defines Daniela.
Dark blonde
For those who want to lighten their hair, but in a very subtle way, you can bet on dark blonde. It is a very democratic shade, as it suits all skin tones, from white to black. “Dark blonde is confused with light brown”, points out the colorist.
honey blonde
Known as Gisele Bündchen’s blonde, honey blonde is the darling shade of women. “Because it’s natural and matches the sunburn, brown and white, it’s democratic”, says Daniela. For the colorist, this tone looks great mixed with other blonde nuances, such as light and medium blonde.
platinum blonde
Ideal for women who want a very light blonde tone. “Platinum blonde is more suitable for white-skinned women, since the warmer the tone, the darker the skin must be to be harmonious”, summarizes Daniela.
golden blonde
While platinum blonde is perfect for fair-skinned women, golden blonde looks great on brunettes and tans. It is a shade similar to honey blonde and is suitable for women who want brighter hair.
champagne blonde
For women who are looking for a more coppery tone, you can bet on the champagne blonde. “This tone is similar to golden blonde and honey blonde, but more coppery. Decorates with white to brown skin.”
pearly blonde
Pearly blonde is also suitable for those who want a very light tone, being a little darker than platinum blonde. According to Daniela, this shade suits women with light or pink skin.
ash blonde
“With the granny hair trend, the ash blonde came back with everything”, asks the colorist. This shade resembles gray, being ideal for women with white skin or olive brunettes.
coppery blonde
The copper blonde is the shade pulled towards the red. “It can be confused with strawberry blonde or even red”, indicates Daniela. The color looks beautiful on white-skinned women.
hazelnut blonde
Subtlety is the word that defines the hazelnut blonde, as it is a very subtle blonde. “This blonde can also be considered a brown with ombré hair highlights”, explains the colorist. Brunette women can bet on this shade.
According to Daniela, the ash blonde is the most popular at the moment. “Golden, honey and hazelnut blondes will never go out of style.” To choose which shade suits you, the ideal is to consult a colorist who will analyze your skin tone and the color of your natural hair.
Due to discoloration, which attacks the wires and leaves them fragile, blonde hair needs extra care. “The more open the tone, the more discolored the thread will be and, consequently, it will need more care”, emphasizes the colorist. Therefore, platinum and gray hair are the ones that most need care. Below, Daniela mentioned some essential care for blonde hair.
1. Use purplish products
Purplish products, whether shampoo, conditioner or mask, are essential items for blonde hair. “Purple products prevent the thread from oxidizing and the yellowing effect”, comments the colorist. With these products it is possible to keep the blonde for longer, avoiding continuous discoloration.
2. Use products with sun protection
Sun, pool and sea are harmful to the color of blonde hair, so products with sun protection are necessary for those who have blonde hair. “The swimming pool is the biggest villain of healthy blondes, because the chlorine acts by drying it extremely and oxidizing the hair, which ends up with a greenish appearance”, details Daniela. According to the colorist, the ideal is to avoid getting your hair wet in the pool as much as possible and, if it gets wet, then rinse it off with coconut or shower water. “Creams with SPF help to shield yourself from the effects of sunlight and pollution, as they form a protective film”, she adds.
3. Avoid using a flat iron, babyliss and hairdryer
Flat irons, curling irons and dryers are harmful to any type of hair, but as blonde hair is more sensitive, it tends to feel the damage even more. “Must be careful when using all three, never use without thermal protection. Of course, the flat iron can be even more harmful, since it literally ‘smears’ the wires”, summarizes Daniela.
4. Hydrate
Hydration is the treatment that restores water to the wires, leaving them healthier. “Do hydrations weekly, and if the blonde is very punished, about twice a week in the beauty salon”, indicates the colorist. You can also use moisturizing products at home, such as masks and creams. Following a hair schedule helps keep the blonde healthy and recovered.
To have beautiful, shiny and healthy hair, it is necessary to take care of it daily using products suitable for each type of hair and chemical process that has gone through. If your hair is damaged, the tip is to look for a specialist who will be able to indicate the best treatments to have beautiful and healthy hair back.
How to dye hair blonde at home
For those who want to go blonde, but are unable to do the procedure in a salon, you can dye your hair at home. Below, we list five videos for you to dye your hair at home, in a practical, fast and safe way.
Platinum blonde at home, by Bruna Paola
In the video, Bruna shows how she dyed her hair at home, leaving it platinum, but with a natural root. To obtain the desired effect, Bruna first bleaches the underside of her hair. After removing the bleach, washing and drying, she does the same procedure on the top of the strands. As the result was more yellowish hair than she wanted, the youtuber uses the black ink trick to make it platinum.
Bleaching All Hair, by Thalia since 1997
The youtuber starts the video by suggesting using coconut oil before bleaching, as a way to protect the hair. She distributes the bleach throughout the hair, leaving it to act for 40 minutes. The bleaching process is done twice, interspersed with the application of toning products, to obtain well-bleached hair.
Lights at home, by Canto da Fefa
Fefa teaches in the tutorial how to make lights at home, resulting in a professional and smudge-free effect. For this, she wears a cap and removes some strands of hair that she intends to lighten. After bleaching them, she applies a dye with the aim of having the color she wants in her hair.
Ombré hair without marks, by Carla Abdo
For those who are brunette and want to lighten their hair, but without going through a radical change, you can bet on ombré hair. Carla teaches in detail the step-by-step process to get hair with blonde highlights without markings. She mixes the application of bleach with dark paint for the effect she wants.
Locks for curly hair, by Graci Pereira
Graci starts the video by doing a strand test to make sure her hair will resist bleaching. The youtuber avoids using bleach at the root to keep it healthy, as curly hair tends to be drier. Graci takes a few strands to obtain a natural and illuminated result. To finish, she uses some hydration products and the toner to break the yellowness of the wires.
To guarantee the expected result, the best tip is to go to a specialist, as discoloration is a very risky procedure and can damage the wires. However, by following the tutorials above the chance of getting beautiful hair is great.
6 products to make your blonde flawless
Acquiring the right products to take care of your blonde is essential to have beautiful and healthy hair. Following the tips of colorist Daniela and also from internet experts, six amazing products for your blonde hair were listed.
Where to buy
- Copra Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, in Submarino
- Pantene Treatment Ampoule, at Panvel
- Senscience Purple Shampoo at The Beauty Box
- Oléo Extraordinário Elseve, at Época Cosméticos
- Kérastase Treatment Mask, at Americanas
- Leave In Oniq One Revlon, at Beauty on the Web
“Coconut oil is the best thing in the world. I recommend staying at least three hours with it in your hair, but the longer the better.” – Carine Reis
“It was a product that helped me a lot. If you are in this Fandangos scarecrow situation, as I was, I’m sure the ampoule will help you too” – Mayara Cardoso
“He is very good, he is very wonderful. It is purple and I use it to maintain my hair color” – Mariana Saad
“I live by. I apply it before the bath, as a pre-shampoo, on the ends. I apply it on damp hair and I also apply it when the hair is already dry” – Adri Momento Makeup
“One product that I don’t give up is this mask from Kérastase. I use it once a week and I don’t use it again” – Double Style
“It’s expensive, but worth every penny. It lasts a long time and the hair looks great. It’s like a bb cream for hair, it has 10 actions.” – Julia Tedesco
In addition to the products above, it is possible to consult your hairdresser and ask him about the best products for your hair type.
35 blonde and beautiful inspirations
In addition to the aforementioned blonde shades, there are infinite shades of blonde. So, below is a selection of the most beautiful blondes for you to find out which one suits you and take a chance on bleaching.