How to have the ash blonde of your dreams

Many women like to make changes constantly and varying the look can be a great starting point, because the result helps in improving self-esteem, which is of paramount importance for anyone.

Changing your hair is an interesting way to start, as it attracts attention and, if the result is not as expected, it can always go back to how it was before, whether in color or length.

Those who opt for the boldest changes resort to hair coloring. In salons, one of the most common requests is to lighten the hair, but the difficult thing is to know which shade of blonde to adopt.

The ash blonde is a solution to have light locks, but without abusing the yellowish pigmentation that the color offers. Because it is a cool tone, it matches different skin tones and hair types.

How to get the perfect tone

A recurring problem for fans of blonde hair is that it is not simple to “hit the point” and achieve the exact hair color, especially when the procedure involves bleaching, in the case of women with darker hair.

The achievement of the desired color depends on the tone and texture of the hair. In addition, according to specialist Marques de Paula, from Jassa Cabeleireiros, “the first step in achieving a grayish blonde is a good diagnosis. We have to know where we are and where we want to go.”

From the diagnosis, it is evaluated according to hair color. In cases of dark hair, the professional suggests global bleaching, that is, discoloration of the strands, and then applying the technique of tinting the locks in order to obtain the expected result.

If the strands are already blonde, even if not so light, the suggestion is to use only the lightening dyes, which still offers a healthy-looking result. “Natural blonde is the perfect shade to get this result easily”, says Marques.

It is worth remembering that to go from a dark tone to a light blonde, the ideal is to make a progressive discoloration, that is, gradually. In this way, you avoid doing too aggressive procedures on your hair. Virgin hair and dyed hair also react differently to bleach, so it is essential to consult a trusted and certified hairdresser in order to avoid regrets.

Does ash blonde match any skin tone?

Because it is a very light color, the whitest ones can and should use and abuse the tone, as it evens out the face. Riding a ride with the white ones, according to Marques de Paula, oriental women can adopt the color, as it combines a lot with the texture of the skin. Brunettes and blacks can also invest in the tone, choosing nuances that match their skin tone.

Necessary care

Blonde hair requires special care. Because they are thinner, moisturize them often, at least once a week, is of paramount importance to ensure the health of the wires.

In addition, the professional suggests that you always use good quality shampoo and conditioner. “Today there is shampoo and conditioner on the market to maintain”, completes the specialist.

Another care needed to maintain the color is not to allow the strands to turn orange. For Marques, in this case, the best alternative is to redo the tinting with the correct tone to neutralize the color in the salon. But there is also the possibility of investing in homemade blonde toning products, which makes the procedure easier and cheaper.

10 commandments of blonde hair

1. Maintenance: Blonde hair requires maintenance. If you don’t like to spend time and money on hair, this might not be the right shade for you. Blonde hair is a lot of work.

2. Care: Hydrate your hair every week. If you can’t go to the salon, buy a mask recommended by your hairdresser and moisturize the hair lengths for 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Purple Shampoo: Use purple shampoo or conditioner every 2 or 3 washes. This will help keep the ash blonde and avoid yellow tones.

4. Chemicals: Hair with progressive hair needs special care and an experienced professional, as the combination of progressive with discoloration can greatly damage the strands and/or leave the dreaded yellow in the hair.

5. Tips: When bleaching, your hair can get drier and straighter ends. To reverse this, dry your hair using a curling brush at the ends. It is another point that demands time in the life of blondes.

6. Makeup: After you lighten the strands, you will notice that you may have to use more makeup to highlight the features of the face, since the blonde will make your whole look smoother.

7. Eyebrow: Avoid very dark eyebrows. This can make your look heavy and too unnatural. However, it is a matter of personal taste.

8. Looks: If you’re a brunette and you’ve lightened your hair a lot, some clothing colors you wore before may look weird now, like yellow and some beige and nude tones. Dark colors look great on blondes.

9. Root touch-up: Plan your trips to the salon to touch up the roots and make possible tonalities to revive the color and remove some of the yellowness that doesn’t come out with the purple shampoo.

10. Technique: The ideal technique for those who want to have less work and can wait longer between root touches is the ombré. Unlike locks that start from the root, it’s a gradient that takes longer to show that it’s time to touch up.

product suggestions

In addition to choosing good tinctures, it is essential to be careful when choosing hydration creams, shampoos and conditioners. Below is a list of quality products that will make your ash blonde tone last and look even more beautiful:

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Follow the tips, consult your hairdresser to analyze the situation of your hair and invest in the transformation of the highlights if that is your will!