Blonde hair -Care- Needs special attention!!!
July 17, 2008
Natural yellow shades are found in only two percent of the world’s population, making the color nearly as rare as red hair. Golden locks are most common in Europe, particularly Scandinavia and other northern nations. Blonde is also a frequent color for children, but over time the hair may naturally darken into a brunette shade. Blonde strands of hair are the thinnest of all natural colors, making the hair naturally fine and potentially prone to loss or thinning. At the same time, however, naturally blonde individuals have an average of 140,000 strands of hair on their scalp, by far the greatest density of any natural shade.
Blondes have more fun and certainly many women would love a set of long, golden locks. However, blonde hair can sometimes be the most difficult of all hair colors to care for. Shiny, healthy blonde hair that catches the light can be your most stunning fashion accessory. Unfortunately, natural blonde hair tends to become dull and lackluster over a long winter with no sun exposure to lighten the color.
Sun protection
Blonde hair more than any other color is susceptible to damage from the sun. Dry, frizzy and tired is what your hair will become if you subject it to the harmful rays of the sun for too long. The majorities of blonde haired women have fair skin and therefore take great care to protect them from the damaging UV light the sun produces. However, almost all of them forget about their scalp. Our hair doesn’t provide nearly enough protection for our heads. Now obviously, you can’t slap sun cream all over your head but you can wear a hat when the sun is at its strongest and you can make sure you probably cleanse your hair and scalp when you get home.
Adding color
There are seemingly hundreds of points to remember when you are going blonde or adding highlights. Ideally you should visit a good salon for expert advice and treatment. However, if you want to do it yourself you should follow these rules:
• Don’t wash your hair immediately before you add color because you’ll strip away the natural oils that will keep your hair hydrated during the coloring process
• Always perform a test on a small patch of your hair at least 24 hours prior to a full color application
• Unless you are 100% confident, always stick to colors that are no more than two shades lighter or darker than your natural hair color.
• Always read the packet carefully as some products should be applied differently to others
• Always use the most gentle product you can find to limit damage caused through the chemicals present in dye
• Use a deep treatment to help your hair stay hydrated between colorings
• But don’t use heavy conditioners and oil treatments as they can lift the color
• If you are unhappy with what you’ve done, go to a salon to have it corrected. Don’t try to fix it yourself or you could make it considerably worse.
• Use shampoo and conditioner formulated to prolong the color.
• Avoid harsh chemicals such as chlorine or other strong substances that can react with the dye.
• Use color touch ups to keep the color consistent as roots grow out.
• Use moisturizing hair care products to repair damage from harsh dye jobs
• More than with any other hair color it is important that blondes do not blow dry their hair too often because this will result in drying out the hair and causing split ends.
Summary:
Blonde hair, either natural or color treated, needs special care to maintain a healthy and shiny appearance. If you have your hair lightened you should be using a shampoo and conditioner for color treated hair. These will contain special ingredients for added protection. They will also prevent your color from fading, and of course, add shine and body. Texture doesn’t really matter nor does the shade of blonde, as they all are more prone to damage in the sun. Frizz is common in the summer and with good conditioner and frizz control you can look like any celebrity. In conclusion, your blonde hair needs special care.
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