10 Tips on How to Take Care of Blonde Hair
How to Take Care of Blonde Hair
You’ve finally decided to make the plunge and color your hair blonde, but where do you go from here? Maintaining blonde hair can be tricky, especially if you’re a first time blonde. If you’re lost, keep reading for the top 10 tips on how to take care of blonde hair to keep it bright and healthy.
1. Wash Less
When you dye your hair blonde, be prepared to welcome dry shampoo as your new BFF. The most effective way to keep your color bright for a long time is to wash less. And while it sounds like it could turn into a greasy mess, dry shampoo will have your back.
Many people are used to washing their hair every day which can strip the hair of its natural oils and cause color to fade quicker, even if it’s professionally done. Try washing your hair every other day or even every four days to really keep your color looking fresh and healthy.
In between wash days, spritz a bit of Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo into your roots to remove any excess oils from the scalp and hair. Not only will dry shampoo help absorb oil from the hair, but it will also give your hair life and volume! Talk about a win-win.
2. Deep Condition Often
Let’s face it, going blonde can be harsh on your strands which can lead to dryness. In fact, one of the number one complaints amongst blondes is dry, brittle-looking strands that end up turning into frizz.
This is especially true during the cold winter months where our hair is subjected to dry air in the comfort of our heated homes. To combat this, make sure to use a deep conditioning treatment like Olaplex Moisture Mask regularly. Try using it at least once a week and leave it on for 15-20 minutes or even overnight for maximum hydration and hair bond repair.
3. Use the Right Shampoo and Conditioner
To maintain your blonde at home, the first step is finding the right product routine. First and foremost, you want to make sure you’re staying away from sulfates and drying alcohols. Sulfates and harsh alcohols can both dry out your hair and cause your color to fade quicker.
The most important products in your routine are going to be a color-safe shampoo and conditioner like Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner. You’ll also want to add a leave-in conditioner into the mix to keep your hair moisturized and a heat protectant if you style your hair with heat.
4. Keep it Bright with Purple Shampoo
Speaking of products, you’ll want to grab a purple or blue shampoo to help tone your hair in between color appointments. If you have naturally lighter hair (think dirty blonde or very light brown), you may notice that your super bright blonde turns to a yellow or gold shade after a few washes.
If you have darker hair that’s colored blonde, you will most likely deal with brassy, orange tones in the hair. If you’re seeing unwanted yellow or orange tones, you’ll want to add a purple or blue shampoo into your haircare routine. Not sure which one to pick up? No problem.
If you look at the color wheel, purple is opposite of yellow which is why purple shampoo is ideal for people dealing with yellow tones in the hair. Blue is the opposite of orange which makes it great in counteracting brassy tones!
I personally recommend new Olaplex Blonde Enhancer. Try using it in place of your normal shampoo 2-3x per month to keep your blonde bright and brass-free!
5. Tone Down the Heat
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you’re going to have to put down your flat iron and curling iron—at least some of the time. Every time you put heat on your hair, you’re damaging it which makes it dry, dull, and brittle.
Instead of blow drying, air-dry your hair and as an alternative to a curling iron, use heatless methods such as flexi-rods to minimize the damage.
If you’re someone who loves to style their hair with heat, make sure you use a color-safe heat protectant spray and set your tool on the lowest heat setting you can. Your hair will thank you for it in the end.
6. Protect it from Environmental Factors
Not only do you have to protect your hair from heat styling tools, you also have to protect it from the sun (hey, we never said taking care of blonde hair was easy!) Just like you can burn your skin from staying in the sun for too long, your hair can also feel the effects of overexposure to the sun.
UV rays can dry out your strands and even turn it into shades of yellow or orange (hello, purple and blue shampoos.) If you’re heading outside for the day, protect your hair by wearing a hat or scarf.
Many brands also offer products that protect your hair from harmful UV rays if you’re not keen on covering your hair up! I recommend to use 12 Benefits Instant Healthy Hair Treatment to protect your hair from the sun damage.
7. Get Regular Trims
Your ends tend to be the driest part of your hair because they’ve been subjected to heat, sun, and chemicals the longest. Dry ends make your hair look dry and ragged so make sure to go in for regular trims every six to eight weeks to keep your strands looking and feeling healthy.
8. Stay Away from the Pool
Dipping your blonde hair into chlorinated water can result in those nasty green shades that us blondes hate. Chlorine can also fade your color quicker because of the harshness of the chemicals.
Staying away from swimming in pools is the best option but if you decide to take a dip, apply a bit of leave-in conditioner like Unbreak My Blonde Leave-in Treatment to your hair first to help prevent fading and turning green from the chlorine.
9. Add OLAPLEX to Your Routine
If you lighten your hair, adding OLAPLEX into your routine is a must. The OLAPLEX system is a collection of products that actually rebuild the bonds in your hair structure to repair, strengthen, and leave hair feeling and looking healthier.
While their entire line helps to repair damaged hair, their No. 3 Hair Perfector is amazing for all hair types as an at-home treatment to reduce breakage and strengthen hair from the inside out. Try using it at least once a week to see a dramatic difference in the health of your blonde hair.
10. Swap Out Your Shower Head
This may sound crazy but yes, the quality of your water can affect the health and color of your hair. In some areas, levels of minerals, iron content, chlorine, and fluorides can make your tap water harsh which can dry out your hair and turn it an orangey, brassy shade.
Try swapping out your basic shower head for one with a filter to help remove the harshness from your water! Not only will your hair thank you, but your skin will too.
In Conclusion of How to Take Care of Blonde Hair
1. Use Dry Shampoo
2. Deep Condition Weekly
3. Invest in Color-Safe Shampoo and Conditioner
4. Use Purple or Blue Shampoo
5. Turn Down the Heat
6. Use Sun Block
7. Install a Shower Filter
8. Get Regular Trims
9. Protect your Hair from Chlorine
10. Add Olaplex to your Routine
When it’s all said and done, coloring your hair blonde can be a long process with a lot of upkeep and many appointments so you’ll want to find someone you love and that knows what they’re doing. And I hope that my recommendations on how to take care of blonde hair were helpful.
If you’re seeing someone new, don’t be afraid to ask for pictures of their past work and make sure to have a consultation first. This will help you ensure that you’re working with the right person for your blonde journey!
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