Want to go blonde? Change the look without affecting the health of the hair –

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Brazilian women definitely want to be blonde! More than 67% of them want to lighten their hair, and 22 million are already part of this team, according to L’Oréal Professionnel. To change the look without compromising the health of the locks, hairstylist Alexandre Villa Verde, from Rio de Janeiro, recommends adopting his new version with your foot on the brake. “Start with a few highlights and gradually add more strands every couple of months,” he says.

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To avoid that typical post-chemical opacity, go for homemade hydration at least once a week (suggestion: Capillary Mask for Blonde Hair Nativa Spa, O Boticário, R$ 43*) and abuse the leave-in with thermal protector before the sun or dryer.

The right tone for you: “Women with very fair skin combine with platinum, while brunettes and black women look good with colors that tend to gold,” says Alexandre

*Price researched in September 2017

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