White blonde hair is captivating, especially the way it sparkles as if it were dipped in moonlight. The only problem? Anything this bright can also go terribly wrong if you don't approach it with care. Whether you're considering a white blonde highlight, trying to blend it into darker shades or a fresh slate of snow white hair colour, the right method and products can get you there!
Why White Blonde Highlights?
It's not just about experimenting with colour. White blonde hair is the kind of look that's bright, chic and flattering on almost every base shade. It catches light so beautifully, and thus it looks cool and fresh under sunlight.
Does white blonde catch your fancy? Keep in mind that it's not all glam and beauty. It's not like the standard blonde that's almost brass-free. We agree that any white blonde highlight is high maintenance, but is it doable? Absolutely. Frankly, it depends on what level of commitment you can give, a little patience and of course, the right products.
Who Can Get White Blonde Highlights?
A white blonde highlight is not for you if you can't commit to caring for it. There's no reason to fear, people have done and worn white blonde shade for months before changing to another colour or shade. Any hair can get a white blonde hue, but you'll have to consider your current hair colour, condition and budget.
Your Starting Colour - If your starting colour is dark brown or black, it's best to know that you'll have more bleaching appointments. This may cost your hair, time and money. Colours like red and violet are a lot easier to lift.
Your Hair's Health - Another thing you must not overlook is whether your hair can withstand a high level of bleaching. If the cost of going white blonde is far too high, your stylist would always prioritise your hair health over colour. No colour hue or highlight is worth damaging your hair for. Dry or damaged hair should undergo weeks of treatments and recovery before any colour work is done.
Rest assured, your hair just got better with a deep conditioner and a keratin treatment like The Best Hair Treatment that works as a repair for damaged strands.
Your Undertones - Undertones are natural and there's nothing you can do to change it. They matter the most. When you do one or two lifts, bleach exposes your hair and reveals undertones. When you notice those yellow and orange undertones, usually the fix is to tone. However, lightening further to your desired shade may not come easy.
How to Get White Blonde Hair
Know What to Expect
Before you make up your mind on that blonde shade, be sure that you're ready. First, bleaching to near white may take several bleach sessions. It will be a great disservice to not prioritise your starting colour here. Another thing to note here is that icy or platinum white blonde is not low-maintenance. Every 4-6 weeks, you'll have to touch up your roots.
White blonde isn't like brown hair that doesn't leave a sharp distinction in colour from the roots. Aside from that, you'll have to acquire brass-correcting products like GK Hair's Silver Bombshell Shampoo and a shield conditioner.
Choose a Technique
Not every highlighting technique is suitable for near-white ribbons. Some methods lift too softly while others lift unevenly. It's because of this reason many people eventually leave this colour transformation to professionals. You could do foil highlights which lift up to a pale level or babylights — perfect for people who want something subtle and natural.
If you decide to do it on your own, make sure to get the right products, that is, a white blonde hair dye and a bleach. Ensure to use a lightening cream or Masque that wouldn't leave your hair too brassy eventually. If it gets brassy after bleaching, use a toner or use your Ultra Blonde Bombshell Masque. It's just perfect for this!
Lighten With Love
Lightening is the most crucial stage of achieving white blonde. To get this icy hair, you or your stylist must listen gradually. First measure out the quantity of your bleach and developer. Don't look too far, GK Hair's White Blonde Juvexin Cream Colour and Cream Developer are just that. Be sure that you've mixed according to what scale of lightening you aim to reach.
Ensure that every part of your hair is saturated with the bleach. You don't really need to be too careful about lightening too much since you're aiming for a very light colour. If your hair is strong, put on as much bleach as possible to achieve a very bright white shade. Notwithstanding, after one bleaching job, go on a two to three days break. Back-to-back bleaching rounds in the same session will damage your hair.
Want to go icy platinum rather than a full-on white blonde? Read through How to Get Platinum Blonde Hair Naturally: Step-by-Step Guide
Tone
After bleaching is done, tone to perfection. This is what brings the magic - no yellow or golden undertones. Use your white hair dye here and reach the kind of white blonde you want.
Use a Colour-Safe Moisturising Conditioner
Lightened hair is like a sponge - it loses water quickly. After you have toned, apply a moisturising conditioner. You can only get the special care from using the best conditioner, like GK Hair's Moisturizing Conditioner. Set up a moisture and care routine with your conditioner, shampoo and oil serum.
This helps regain softness and shine and stops the crisp feeling that most women experience after bleaching their hair.
Apply Less Heat
Do heat styling with more restraint compared to what colour you started with. Ensure to go with a heat protectant like GK Hair's ThermalStyleHer Cream and keep the temperature of your tools below 180°C.
Wrap Up
Getting near-white or platinum tones is one of the most delicate colouring processes because it is not just light blonde. Lightening hair to an almost white is no stroll in the park, no matter how dreamy it looks. However, you don't have to compromise strength for white blonde highlights!
