see the shades of blonde that match dark skin

Platinum hair and Californian highlights should be avoided by brunettes and blacks. And before any procedure, do a keratin treatment to protect the wires.

Brunettes and blacks can, yes, have blonde hair! But, be careful, because the skin color and the chosen dye need to create a harmony so as not to cause great contrasts. For example, shades of blonde that go almost white should be avoided for this skin tone, such as platinum and California highlights. Warm tones, such as gold and copper, are allowed, according to experts consulted by the I fell in love

Furthermore, warns Megue Costa, hairstylist at the Emme Vip salon, it is necessary to take into account the image that the person wants to convey when lightening their hair. “The very light blonde makes brunettes look more artificial, it can even reinforce the “piriguete” style already embodied by several actresses in soap operas, as is the case of Roberta Rodrigues, who played Maria Vanubia in Salve Jorge, on TV Globo. This color rarely conveys a romantic air, like hair dyed in honey”, exemplifies Vagner Mattos, from Studio W Iguatemi. “A tip for brunettes and black women is to do the ombré hair in a soft tone”indicates hairstylist Heitor Hilton, from H. Coiffeur Hair Studio.

However, professionals are keen to point out that before anything else, it is essential to be aware that the threads need to be healthy so that the woman can do the discoloration without worrying. “Afro hair is naturally drier. And when bleaching and bleaching, water, protein and fiber are lost. The longer the product stays on the wire, the greater the loss. And the lighter the color of the blonde, the more necessary the follow-up of a professional will be during the process. That’s because it’s important to remove the product from the hair immediately if the strand starts to feel elastic. The damage in this case is oxidation, loss of proteins, amino acids and emollients responsible for the structure of the hair fiber”, warns Vagner.

Afro and blonde hair? Avoid straightening techniques!

“In that case, try not to use a flat iron and stay away from the progressive! The best, in these cases, is to carry out frequent hydration and specific treatments for Afro hair. Do them at least once a week. There’s no mistake!”, comments Heitor Hilton.

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First step: do a keratin treatment!

Since the change in shade will be radical, your hair will need to be prepped before you do any blonde hair treatment. “If you are going to bleach it, I recommend a keratin-based treatment beforehand, to thicken the hair. In this way, the risk of breakage during bleaching is reduced”, explains Vagner.

Another tip is, in the case of opting for locks, “give the hair a light smoothing with the brush so that it is possible to measure more the thickness of the locks and distribute them evenly”, warns Megue.

Gold and copper are the most suitable blondes

In general, brunettes and blacks should bet on warm tones, in the case of gold and copper, according to experts.

“Lighter brunettes – with yellowish skin tone – can wear almost any variation of blonde. Black-skinned women, on the other hand, need to be careful with very light blonde (almost white) because it doesn’t look good”, says Megue.

“It’s also good to remember that, as hair is an accessory, the person’s style needs to match the look to have harmony. Beyoncé, for example, always tends to convey an image of a powerful singer, with a big body, a sexy woman, so her blondes are always golden and warm. Even when she wears her hair darker, she tries to lighten the strands with very golden tones to ‘warm up’ the skin”, she exemplifies.

Megue bets on colors:

Golden (without being too yellow), for black-skinned women, in the case of the color already chosen by Beyoncé (photo);
Mel, as Taís Araújo used (photo);
Hazelnut, as was the hair of Ildi Silva (photo).
And while Vagner chooses caramel as another tone option for brunettes and blacks, Heitor Hilton believes that the ideal tone is pastel blonde, but always mixed with another dark tone.

Platinum tone should be avoided

The very light blonde, in the case of platinum, should be the shade avoided by all of them. Mainly because the lighter the color, the more wear and tear will occur on the hair fiber.

“Afro hair is free of liquid, is drier and lacks vitamins. And these nutrients, even if replaced, will never be enough to maintain a 100% healthy fiber”, says Heitor.

“The brunettes and blacks who have thicker curly hair can even opt for platinum, but they should be aware that the hair will be very fragile. In that case, care will have to be redoubled. Not to mention that this off-white blonde is the only shade that doesn’t go well with dark skin,” says Megue.

An example of how the platinum tone looks in black women is the look already adopted by singer Nicki Minaj (photo). It is worth remembering that to hold the tone you need to have personality and style. face?

Californian x ombre

Californian

“The Californian woman marks her Afro hair even more, giving the impression of a grown-out root”, says Megue. “For brunettes and blacks, I recommend streaks from the root, in strategic points and in smaller amounts, evenly distributed throughout the head to create the light effect. This type of procedure, within the correct tone, values ​​black skin too much, gives it more life and light. But if the client is insecure and not sure about the change, it is worth starting by lighting just a few wires”, says Megue.

“Following the same reasoning as platinum strands, very white locks should be avoided, because, in order to achieve this result, the hair loses many properties, leaving the fiber fragile”, reinforces Vagner.

ombré

“Ombré is the most recommended style for those who want to partially lighten their hair. And to perform this procedure, I recommend the hands free technique, which is a whitening done with free hands, from the tips to the root, resulting in a color gradient without marks and very smooth. And, by not using aluminum foil, it damages the health of the hair less”, he recommends.

An example of ombré hair is the style already used by Rihanna (pictured). For those who don’t want to take such a risk, bet on small locks to lighten up, as Sheron Menezzes has done (photo).

Avoid hair straightening techniques

“Either blonde or smooth”, Megue decrees!

“All brunettes and black women with afro hair who adopt these two types of procedures do not have healthy and beautiful hair. I believe that continuous treatments and the use of quality products reduce (a lot!) the volume and make brushing easier by up to 60%. In this case, if you want the wires to be drained, the best way is to use the traditional brush”, he defends.

For Vagner, progressive can be done but only if it is under analysis. “I do not recommend doing both processes on the same day. Doing them in sequence can shock the fiber, causing it to break immediately. The relaxation technique, on the other hand, does not match with lightened hair, as the risk of breakage is very high”.

And, while Vagner releases the iron, “as long as it is done on dry hair and at a low temperature”, Heitor Hilton prefers that the black blondes go far away from the procedure. “Avoid straightening always! It is best to carry out frequent hydration and specific treatments for Afro hair. Do them at least once a week. If the hair is treated with masks and ampoules, there’s no mistake!”.

Hydration and maintenance are essential

“As Afro hair is drier, if you want to leave your hair blonde, I advise you to go to the salon every 15 days. In addition, try to do maintenance at home, alternating reconstruction products with nutrition and deep hydration. On a daily basis, leave-in is also essential for this type of hair, which, because it is very light, tends to have a lot of frizz”, says Megue.

For Vagner, the use of shampoos, treatment masks, conditioner and leave-in suitable for bleached hair is the best maintenance to be done at home. “These cares will help in faster fiber regeneration. And in the case of coloring (ink), I recommend at most every 30 days. If you are going to make lights, wait for the growth of 2 cm of root (equivalent to 2 months, usually). This is because the smaller the root, the greater the risk of wire breakage”.