Tips for Choosing the Perfect Blonde Hair Color for You
Alexandria enjoys writing about beauty tips and has experience dying her hair blonde.
Would you like blonde hair? You need to find a blonde hair color that will suit you. This article covers all the things you need to think about to find the perfect shade for your needs.
There are so many shades of blonde that it can be hard choosing between them. Each one of the blonde hair colors available will not necessarily suit you. Some work great for those with pale skin, while others require warmer hues in the complexion to really work. It will also depend on the hair color you currently have.
My blonde hair color horror story involves going from a reddish-brown to blonde without a trip to the hairdressers. I thought it would be easy to do it myself and used the lightener product before. However, it didn’t get rid of that much brown, and I ended up with very yellow hair! It was more ginger! Now, whenever I want to go back blonde after being darker for a while, I will always talk to a hairdresser.
Speak to Your Hairdresser About Your Options
You may want one particular blonde hair color, but it is always worth talking to your hairdresser. Discuss how the color will look with your complexion and whether it is possible to go for it with your current hair color. I took a trip back to the hairdressers after the disaster and found out that I needed to add some green to my hair to balance out the red that the brown hair dye had added!
Your stylist or hairdresser has the experience and knowledge to make sure your hair color looks good. You may not be able to have the exact blonde color you want but you may find something close is suitable. Your hairdresser will also know if different colors can be added to create your specific preference.
Pale Skin? Avoid Warmer Shades
Those with pale skin need to watch out for the warm blonde hair colors. These clash with the pink or red cheeks that are common. Warmer colors have red within them and you can start to look ginger instead of blonde. You may think that it is “strawberry blonde” or “auburn” but to others, it is ginger and a hair color gone wrong.
Look for ash blonde colors. These can look a little dull though. In this case, it may be worth opting for a mix of high and low lights to brighten your hair and get a blonde look.
Darker Blonde Hair Color with Darker Hair
If you are going from dark to light, you need to do it gradually. Black hair will not go light blonde in one go. In fact, you will be lucky to get this color. You need to opt for tone and bleaching treatment first to strip the hair of the darker colors and then add the blonde. Even then, it is best to opt for a darker blonde color; closer to brown.
Your hairdresser will be able to help in this case. She may choose to use highlights instead to help you gradually change the shade of your hair. She will work with you to get to the shade of your choice.
Opting for lighter shades will mean more upkeep. It means more frequent trips to the hair salon, which becomes expensive. Do you really want to go through all that for the sake of a few shades?
Multi-tonal hair can look beautiful and you only get that with high and low lights.
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The Benefits of Blonde Highlights
While you won’t go completely blonde, highlights do offer you benefits. The first is that you get a three-dimensional look. Opting for one color can make your hair look bland and boring. The different shades will give you texture and depth, along with a natural sun-kissed look. It doesn’t matter whether your hair is naturally dark or naturally blonde, highlights and lowlights can work on creating this look.
Once you do opt for a blonde hair color, you then need to focus on caring for it. Unfortunately, blonde can look worn and dated much quicker than other colors. Your roots are also more likely to appear sooner. Invest in a quality shampoo and conditioner and protect your hair from various chemicals, such as chlorine and other bleach.
Choose your blonde hair color with care. Not all shades will suit you. It is important to think about your complexion and current hair color to find a shade that will work for you. Don’t do what I did and have a gingery mess that only a hairdresser can fix!
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
Comments
Diane on October 06, 2016:
Holly
I am 68 and your experience sounds like mine. I'm tired of spending money for my hair to look horrible. I know there are good hairdressers but they are very expensive and I'm retired. I have gray around the front but not a lot mostly dark blonde. I was paying for highlights and lowlights that were expensive and never the way I asked.
Jennifer Lauren on October 06, 2016:
Thanks for the tips :) This is just what i needed.
Alexandria Ingham (author) from Canada on October 18, 2013:
Thanks, Eddy. I really wished I hadn't made the mistake when I did it so I hope others learn from it and avoid it completely!
Eiddwen from Wales on October 17, 2013:
Very interesting and so very useful to many. Voted up and wishing you a great day.
Eddy.
