Blonde Hair Care: 5 Tips On How To Maintain The Perfect Blonde
1, DEEP CONDITION
Not all of us are blessed with natural golden locks. But to achieve those coveted light strands, we rely on blonde hair care that bleaches darker pigments out.
Unfortunately, bleaching strips the hair’s cuticle of oils and nutrients that keep it looking soft and healthy.
A good leave in hair treatment like the ELEVEN Miracle Spray Hair Treatment or hair oil like the L’Oréal Mythic Oil will moisturise your hair and help repair damage from bleaching.
Then, each week, use a hair mask, we recommend the ELEVEN Miracle Hair Mask infused with Aloe Vera and White Mulberry Leaf to help transform breakage-prone hair into stronger, restored blonde hair.
2, PROTECT
A major component of blonde hair care is protecting that beautiful colour.
Sun exposure, chemicals like chlorine and mineral deposits from hard water can all alter the shade of your blonde hair, creating brassy yellow or orange tones.
And we’ve all heard of the dreaded chlorine green.
Protect your blonde tresses (and your sensitive skin!) from harmful UV rays with a wide-brimmed hat when you plan to soak up some sun.
When swimming, protect your hair by wearing a swim cap or applying conditioner to wet hair before jumping in the pool (conditioner acts as a barrier between your hair and chlorinated pool water). After rinsing your hair, use the ELEVEN miracle hair mask to strengthen lightened blonde hair and prevent future damage.
Shampoo less often to avoid stripping the delicate strands of the naturally moisturizing oils they need.
On days between washes, use a dry shampoo like the ELEVEN Give Me Clean Hair Dry Shampoo to keep your hair looking fresh.
3, TONE
Whether you’re a natural blonde or you had to work a little harder for those blonde tresses, your blonde colour can fade over time and develop unflattering orange or yellow tinges.
Ward off unwanted brassiness with a purple shampoo, we recommend using ELEVEN Keep My Colour Blonde Shampoo.
It helps to neutralize brassy yellow and orange tones, protecting that crisp, bright blonde shade you love.
Follow that up and illuminate your blonde hair with a blonde specific treatment like ELEVEN Keep My Colour Blonde Treatment to brighten hair and make it shine.
4, AVOID HEAT DAMAGE
If you’re a bleach blonde, you’ll need to take extra care with your delicate tresses.
Minimize your hair’s exposure to blow-drying and heat styling to prevent further damage to the cuticle.
If you must reach for the straighteners, use a heat protecting spray like the ELEVEN Miracle Spray Treatment routinely, and don’t skimp on deep conditioning treatments to keep your blonde shiny, healthy and lustrous.
5, SLEEP ON SILK
Make the most of your beauty sleep, swap out your cotton pillowcase for a silk alternative.
The silk protects the cuticle of your hair by reducing the amount of friction between your hair and the fabric. Another secret to reduce stress on delicate blonde strands is to sleep with your hair in a loose topknot—secured with a silk scrunchie— or try a low loose braid if you have thick or textured hair to give you more control of your strands during the night.
check out the blog on why people are switching to silk for more information…
Products we recommend for maintaining your blonde locks:
All of these products are available to purchase in salon at HEIR Salon, Lytham or online at www.heir-salon.com.