Changing hair color can be an instant pick me up. If you don’t want to chop your locks, but want a big change, going blonde can be a great alternative. However, there are a few things to consider before going blonde. Here are a few:
How big of a change will it be for you? What is your natural hair color? Will it be a drastic change, as is the case with really dark shades? Or will it be a nice pick-me up for lighter shades of browns and reds? Realize how drastic your hair will change and come to grips with that before making a rash decision.
Do you have the budget to keep up with the maintenance required for blonde hair? When you aren’t a natural blonde, you will have to keep up with root growth. Typically blonde hair will need touch ups done every four to eight weeks. Are you ready to fork out the money required for touch ups?
Are you willing to go to a salon? When making drastic color changes, such as changing hair from one shade to a lighter shade, you will have much more successful results when you go to a professional salon as opposed to trying to do them yourself or have a friend do it. Going blonde is not something you want to try on your own, unless you want to end up with a mane of bleached, orange hair.
What shade would you like? Do you know how light or dark you would like your blonde hair to be? Pick out colored pictures to show your salon colorist so they have a good idea of the shade you would like, and be able to help you choose the right color option for your skin coloring. They will also verify the color choices they are using with you before they start working on your hair.
Consider the type of process you will be required to make. Are you just adding highlights? Do you want a single or double process all over? This knowledge can help you when scheduling your appointments, so you make sure you are scheduled with the right amount of time for your hair treatment.
Are you ready to change your hair routine? Blonde hair requires much gentler shampoo because of the possible damage done to your hair. You may be required to shampoo your hair less, and condition your hair more. There are a lot of great products available to protect your hair from damage and breakage, as well as condition your new blonde locks.
For more information on maintaining heathy hair, visit our website. The Beehive Salon is a Boise hair salon and we carry all the products you need. Come in and see us, we are the only hair salon in Idaho you need to know.