Have you been thinking about making the change from dark to light locks, and finding out if blondes really do have more fun? Lightening your hair won’t happen overnight, and there’s quite a process to it – particularly if your hair is naturally quite dark.
Before you start the process of going blonde, here’s what you need to know about transitioning from dark to light hair.
Be patient with the process
The truth is – beautiful blondes aren’t made in a day, and the journey of going from dark to light hair is just that; a process.
If you’re expecting to transform your dark boxed dyed brunette hair into a gorgeous summery blonde in one sitting, you might be disappointed!
You’ll likely need several separate sessions to lighten your hair to your desired shade of blonde – especially if your natural colour is dark and if you’ve been using permanent colours for a number of years.
Even famous celebrities aren’t exempt to the process it takes to lighten their hair. Just take a look at Khloe Karashian’s transformation over a few years!
The health of your hair is important
While you may find a stylist that promises they can turn you from brunette to platinum blonde in one colour appointment, it isn’t worth compromising the health of your hair!
To ensure your hair is kept as healthy as possible, it’s important to slowly lighten your locks over a number of colour sessions. Gradual changes over time – as opposed to rushing the process to quickly get your desired blonde shade – is always the best option.
If your colour service involves extreme lightening, it’s recommended to incorporate a bonding product for additional protection. Here at Black Pearl & Co, we use Redken’s pH Bonder – it works to effectively protect your hair’s bonds and reduces hair strand breakage during the bleaching process.
Prepare for on-going maintenance
The journey doesn’t stop once you’ve got your beautiful blonde locks – keeping that blonde beautiful and shiny will take some upkeep going forward. Along with the right products, it’s likely that your hair will require either a root touch up or a toning service every four to six weeks.
If you don’t like the idea of on-going maintenance, have a chat to your stylist about what options you have. If you’re wanting to achieve a lighter look, but with little maintenance, balayage is an ideal option for you. Balayage will lighten up your overall look, but allow you to keep your darker roots.
Invest in the right products
You’ve just invested hundreds of dollars in colour services to achieve your gorgeous blonde locks – so now is not the time to skimp on maintaining your new beautiful colour! Using supermarket products can not only strip your hair of their natural oils; it can also compromise the new colour that you’ve worked so hard to get.
To help ensure your blonde hair remains healthy and radiant in-between salon appointments, you’ll need to purchase a quality purple shampoo and conditioner. Have a chat to your stylist about what products you’ll need to replace once your hair is lighter… the hair products that worked well for your dark hair may not provide the same great results for your blonde hair.
Understand the process and trust your stylist!
The journey of transitioning from dark to light hair is a process that needs to be done correctly – the last thing you want is gorgeous blonde hair that’s snapping off at the root!
Before booking in your first colour service, we highly recommend having a consultation with your stylist first. Understanding the process and trusting your stylist will help to ensure your expectations – such as the budget, time involved and results you’re wanting – are all set from the get go.
If you’d like to chat to one of our stylists about going blonde, get in touch with us today! Call the salon on 04 471 1020 or pop in to see us at Level 1, 15 Johnston Street, Wellington.