There is something timeless about blonde hair. Perhaps it is the numerous shades you can choose from, that complement the UK fashion and weather. Regardless, you should think twice before dashing for a blonde bleach. This is because you have to find the shade that suits your skin, eye colour, and the level of commitment you can give.
The Secret of Blonde Hair
You don't just go full blonde without being sure of what fits. There are many considerations, and your skin's undertone is primary. Besides that, each season has blonde shades that match, and in the UK, the sunlight is softer and often grey. So, it's not about blonde hair shade everywhere, but what is perfect for you here.
Blonde hair is unique in that you can catch up on more fun than brunettes and redheads have the chance to. That's simply because, on the colour spectrum, blonde hair seems to dominate. One note of caution, though: a professional is best suited to sit out a colour for you, even though you can figure that out on your own too.
Skin Undertones Can Help You Choose
Despite the several shades of blonde hair, you shouldn't just buy any bleach. The brilliance and rarity of blondes exude from careful selection. You don't have to feel overwhelmed about this. Here's what you need to know:
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Honey, golden, or buttery blonde will complement those with warm undertones.
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For cool skin undertones, ash, platinum, or champagne shades will best fit.
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Neutral tones have luck! Several shades will fit.
Blonde Hair Shades to Try Out
Ash Blonde Hair
Most first-time blonde clients prefer to start here. It has a shade from light to as deep as a brunette. Ash blonde suits those with cool or neutral skin tones—say, those with pink or blue undertones. It can also fit people with medium or dark complexions. Just be sure to begin with a light base unless you have natural blonde hair and are switching to ash blonde.
Ash blonde could be light, dark, silver, or even icy ash. If your initial colour is dark or brown, you'll need to bleach most of your colour to embrace the stylish, cool blonde. However, if you still like the high-contrast hair with no warmth, go for icy ash blonde.
Platinum Blonde Hair
Platinum blonde is that blonde shade that doubles as a showstopper and classy vibe. You'll need to bleach and then tone to give that icy platinum shade. This exposes your hair to fading, where it turns yellow or orange. Regardless, platinum blonde hair is a big, bold step anyone can take. However, those with warm undertones will keep this shade in elegance for longer.
Chantilly Blonde Hair
If no one has told you, blondes are for those who are confident about their look. If you want some depth and contrast, we recommend this chantilly blonde that got Beyoncé stealing the show at The Eras Tour premiere. The spotting uniqueness is that it is creamy, but not as whipped as creamy blonde. This then leads to the…
Creamy Blonde Hair
Not everyone can grace this beautifully. It is a delicate and high-maintenance colour. If you like something non-trendy, then this one is for you. Fortunately, if you decide on it, then you may eventually get everyone complementing your look because of how glamorous you'll appear.
Dark Blonde Hair
Like honey highlights, dark blonde is often a mix of highlights and lowlights. This makes it exude depth and radiance that asserts and shimmers. However, it is high maintenance every time you wash. You will need to re-nourish to keep the blonde bright and manageable all day long. We recommend GK Hair's Leave-In Conditioner and Cashmere Cream for this.
Balayage Blonde Hair
There is no missing it with balayages. First, your base should be golden or blonde. You could tell your stylist you want the modern balayage highlight technique—they know how to get that done for you. This is just spot-on for surfing, beach tours, or even office events. You could choose to keep some dimension at the roots but make the finish glossy with balayages.
Caramel Blonde Hair
During summer, we advise you to take some breaks from bleach treatments, especially scalp applications. Now, this doesn't just happen at 180 degrees, but you could try out caramel blonde for a near-blonde, near-brunette fantasy. It's very low maintenance as the colour stays at the end, and your natural hair is the base.
The Truth About Blonde Hair
Like every colour-treated hair, blonde hair needs maintenance. The level of maintenance is just different, and this is why you have to be ready to commit to what a shade requires before you select.
Requires High Maintenance
By high maintenance, it is not only about visiting a salon for a touch-up or gloss, say every 6-8 weeks. You'd also have some work to do at home, daily and weekly. For instance, in between appointments, you will need to keep the colour intact with blonde products. Even at that, you'll find out that blonde hair is hands down the most brilliant prize to pay this season.
Has High Risk of Damage
Every hair is prone to damage, but with colour treatment? It's a top-level risk. Bleach can expose the hair cuticle for the pigment to get in, and even if you can't see the damage, it's happening. This is simply the truth, but you can reduce this risk to the barest minimum with extra care and quality products like those from GK Hair.
Low-Quality Products Won't Serve
From basic products like shampoos to treatments like keratin, avoid low-quality products. Harsh ingredients will make it more prone to damage. Buildup will also coat the cuticle and prevent moisture from getting in.
Demands Regular Trims
Trims may make it look like your hair is losing length, but that's not how it works. Trims help your hair grow longer instead. Yet, this doesn't mean your hair will grow out of your head. Trims take care of split ends and breakage, preventing them from eating up your hair to its roots.
Lessen the Heat
If heat styling is your thing, here's the solid truth: heat damage is high with bleached hair. Once you bleach your hair, it becomes prone to damage, and heat would only make it worse. Blow-dryers are a safer tool, and even at that, attach a diffuser and wear a heat protectant.
How to Maintain Blonde Hair in UK Weather
The last thing after achieving your blonde dream shade is to have it turn brassy or dull quickly, because it eventually will happen with time.
Alternate Blonde Shampoo with Purple Shampoo
Here's your biggest chance at keeping your blonde fresh. Although a purple shampoo like GK Hair's Silver Bombshell Shampoo works to neutralise brassy and uneven tones, we advise you to switch once in a while to a colour care shampoo like our Shield Shampoo. This is to be used when there are no visible brassy tones at the moment. It is a formula that protects from other factors that affect your hair health.
Never Skip Weekly Treatments
Healthy-looking hair doesn't just jump on you. All blonde hair shades need a weekly mask to repair and protect against damage. GK Hair's Deep Conditioner is a deep-moisturising and nourishing all-in-one product for every hair. Thus, if you are dealing with breakage, dryness, and frizz, you need a repair mask like this one.
Take a Heat Styling Break
Blow dryers, flat irons, and other hot tools do no good to treated hair. Stop further damage to your hair by ditching hot tools. If you do use hot tools, use GK Hair's ThermalStyleHer Cream first.
