Colouring your hair – going blonde

Understand your skin tone

When you’re thinking about which blonde to be – matching your shade to your skin tone is key.

A warm blonde shade, like golden blonde suits warm-toned skin, while cooler tones like ash go better with cooler-toned skin.

To find out more about matching your skin tone and hair colour, check out this article (link to my hair colour and skin tone are the same… no way)

Blonding speeds differ

Different types of hair will go blonder at different speeds – so always read the instructions on the pack.

If your hair is lighter its often easier to lift the tone. For darker hair (and depending on how blonde you want to go), it may take more than one session to get the colour you want. So, you’ll need a bit of patience😊

Condition matters

Going blonde can be harsh on your hair and isn’t the best colour choice if your hair is damaged or brittle so getting it into great condition before you colour is top priority!

So, add a weekly deep conditioning treatment to your to do list to keep your hair hydrated (this is also super important when you go blonde to keep your colour looking great).

Shampoo tips

It’s best not to shampoo before you colour (as lightening does not work so well on super clean hair).

And when you do shampoo (and condition) – choose products that are made for colour treated hair, as they help to maintain your colour (ideally opt for sulphate-free to reduce fade).

Ditch brassiness

To cool down any brassy tones, toning with a non-permanent shade can help. Try: one of the Natural Instincts Cool shades.

A violet toner is also a great way to get rid of brassiness (but stick to the recommended timing to avoid having blue hair!).