There's blonde and then there's platinum blonde hair. It's easy to think of only bleach when we see platinum blonde hair, but that's just half the part. You'll have to consider quite a number of things and be sure of your decision before making any commitments. Achieving platinum blonde hair naturally is the hair equivalent of owning a white, timeless and bold cashmere coat.
Lightening Without Bleach? How Does It Work?
No one wakes up one morning and suddenly looks like Daenerys Targaryen. One could have a creamier glow without dipping hair in peroxide or other harsh chemicals but what you get is something as close to platinum blonde. Well, if you have natural light blonde hair, you're halfway there.
The rest of us will have to charm our way into platinum blonde. Bleach is a burglar that breaks into your hair's pigment—more like a treasure chest. But nature, bless her heart, has gentler and “natural” ways of getting that for you!
Plants like lemon, chamomile, and cinnamon contain brightening enzymes that bring out your hair's melanin. Remember that your next lightening procedure can be as simple as a pot of chamomile tea wash.
Luxe Route: How to Get Platinum Blonde Hair
Getting platinum blonde hair but not just something ordinary. A sleek, high-shine, and expensive finish will require a little backup from a creme of natural hair dye platinum blonde. It's not a box of cheap dye, it's more like a tone correction infused with nourishment.
Once you use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner, your new blonde glows even under grey skies and merciless wind.
Just Before You Bleach Your Hair
Achieving the most stunning platinum blonde hair may require you to first bleach your hair. If that's the case, be sure that your hair is clean and not currently under any chemical treatment. But just before you bleach…
Know and Understand Your Hair Type
To begin, it's important to understand the hair type that can go platinum blonde. You don't achieve the perfect blonde hair without consulting your current hair status first. If your strands are weak or already damaged, it's cool to condition your hair as a first step.
Lighten Your Hair Gradually
You don't get platinum blonde hair easily. It's a process that involves several steps and stages till you are finally there. Even platinum hair can turn yellow in days if not done right.
If you have dark hair, then you may need to bleach multiple times at intervals to get a perfect platinum blonde hair without damaging your hair. GK Hair's Lightening Powder Masque with a cream developer can help you bleach up to 8 levels at a go without damaging your hair.
Choose Quality Products
Any hair colouring procedure should be done with the right procedure or else things may go south for your hair that even the best hands might not easily remedy. Choose products that not only transform, but also repair and nourish your hair from within.
Achieving a Flawless Platinum Blonde Hair
Although it's safer to let pros get this done for you, you could DIY platinum blonde hair. Well, that's if you're up to the task and have a trusted hairline like GK Hair to get your colouring kit from.
Get Your Bleaching Kit
Transitioning from natural blonde to platinum blonde hair naturally would involve bleaching your strands. Well, how much of the bleach you'll use depends on the colour you have on. For hair that's brown or dark, use GK Hair's Juvexin Lightening Cream for up to 8 levels of lift in just a single application.
Select the Right Hair Dye and Developer
Be prepared; to get platinum blonde hair, you may have to bleach your hair first. Get yourself a platinum ash cream colour with a complementary developer. Do a light bleach up to one or more levels of lift, depending on what you want to achieve. Using a kit simplifies the process, especially if you're new to bleach DIYs. Kits usually come with exact formulas, tools and inserts to follow.
Section Your Hair
Once you've mixed the formula, divide your hair into manageable sections. This helps you cover even parts of your hair. Use hair clips to hold each of the sections, then bleach over each one but leave almost an inch from your root and apply the bleach to that area last. This simple hack is helpful because roots are the lightest part of your hair and they process more quickly.
Let the Bleach Sit for a While
Be sure that your hair has been lightened just enough before you rinse off the bleach. Don't just leave bleach in your hair, as that can cause damage to your hair. To be sure of how long exactly to wait, follow what's stated on your formula.
Rinse Your Hair
Some bleach may require you to not just rinse off with cool water but to actually use a shampoo. If it does recommend washing lightly with a shampoo, now is the time to do it. Use a Moisturising Shampoo and follow with its conditioner duo. This is so that your hair doesn't feel dry and damaged from bleaching.
Apply Your Platinum Blonde Colour
If you've done bleaching, that's only part of the process. Bleaching will only lighten your hair but not leave you with the new colour yet. To get that true icy platinum blonde, you'll have to bleach first then tone so that you can counteract yellow or golden tones that appear after bleaching.
Note that the entire process from transitioning from your starting colour to your desired platinum blonde could take a few weeks, so there's no need to rush things. In a bowl, mix your GK Hair Juvexin Ash Cream Colour with a 10 volume cream developer in the ratio 1:1:5. Apply on your lengths gradually but be sure that your hair is towel-dried.
Colouring may feel like it's for only professionals. Read a Step by Step Guide to Using Juvexin Cream Colour for Stunning Hair Results and get it done on your own.
How to Wear Platinum Blonde Short Hair
Some people say bleached platinum blonde short natural hair is not all that, but that's because they have yet to see how fierce, colorful and clean platinum is on short hair. Short hairstyles like bobs or layered pixies bring out facial features and add vibrancy to platinum in ways that longer hair doesn't.
If your hair is short, wearing platinum blonde hair naturally would require extra effort. This is simply because short hair exposes every strand. However, when you do a weekly deep conditioning with GK Hair's Deep Conditioner, your hair is well-moisturised and protected.
How to Care for Platinum Blonde Hair
It is not enough to know how to get the perfect platinum blonde hair naturally. Knowing how to care for it helps the colour stay fresh and your strands be healthy.
For one, the number of washes should be as minimal as 2 or 3 times a week using a sulphate-free shampoo like GK Hair's Silver Bombshell Shampoo. In addition, you'll need to schedule touch-ups at the salon or on your own every 6-8 weeks. At the salon, professionals may decide to do root highlights only to take care of new hair growth rather than do a full recolouring which may predispose your hair to more damage.
Wrap Up
Getting platinum blonde hair either at the salon or at home is not a complex process nor a flex. All it requires is time, patience and a commitment to care for it. Be informed that your hair will lighten more quickly if it is virgin since it hasn't undergone any chemical processing. When it feels like your hair is losing its shine, let GK Hair's Argan Oil Serum step in!
