It’s your first time and you’re filled with nervous excitement and blonde envy. You’ve selected Franco of Canberra Salons as your perfect professional colourist, and you’re emotionally ready to lose your blonde virginity. Here’s how to properly prepare for your blonde rendezvous:
You’re ready ... but is your hair?
Take an honest look at the current condition of your hair. Blonding is like stripping your hair naked.
Your stylist can help you determine if your strands are vulnerable to damage and breakage.
You may want to get a fresh cut first, to be sure you are entering the process from a place of strength and health.
Not all blondes are the same. The blonde bombshell celeb’s hair you covet may not be right for you. This is quite personal, so you’ll need to consult with your stylist to decide on the perfect shade. Generally, cooler tones pair well with fair skin and warmer tones suit deeper skin, but you should let your hair professional guide you to the blonde that will most beautifully complement your skin and eyes.
Remember, this is a relationship. Blonde is a big step and you need a partner you trust. Scan those Instagram portfolios for bleach, balayage, highlights and babylights and find pictures that inspires you, then book a consultation to make a plan of action together.
DURING / Going Blonde /
Your dream of being blonde can take a while. Don't be surprised if you see that you need more than one salon date to reach the right tone. Being blonde needs maintenance, so get ready to spend quality time with your colourist.
Every colorist knows that making a client with very dark hair to super light hair, is a delicate process that can take several salon visits. Going too fast can be painful. Let your colourist determine the correct pace and process to maintain the integrity of your hair and ultimately get you the results you want. If you're not willing to commit to quality time in the salon, ask us about Balayage, where the root stays dark. This is a more casual loook and needs less commitment.
AFTER / Blonde Preservation /
Bleaching strips the hair and sensitizes the fiber. The result is a roughening up of the cuticle that will almost certainly change your hair’s texture over time. Curly hair can become straighter at the ends due to dryness, and straight hair gets more volume as the cuticles roughen up. Hydrating care is absolutely essential to keep dryness and dullness to a minimum.
We cannot stress enough how important it is to properly care for hair after it has been lightened with bleach. To make sure that afterglow lasts, please do expect to spend extra time and effort on daily care. Your stylist can help you find the exact right product routine, but generally the key is hydration and colour correction. Lavish your new hair with nourishing, neutralizing products that keep your hair healthy, while colour stays cool and bright.
Emily Ratajkowski is blonde !!!
Kérastase is so excited to announce that the Iconic brunette, Emily Ratajkowski, model and actress, has gone blonde recently with Kérastase.
Her secret to maintaining a healthy blonde? Her new Kérastase #BlondAbsoluhaircare routine. These products really do wonders for your blonde hair.
Emily had been thinking about going blonde for a while but was hesitant about the toll it could take on her hair.
After experiencing firsthand the results of Kérastase products, she was ready to take the plunge.
A quote from Emily:
“ I’ve never colored my hair or changed the length significantly in my entire life! I’m absolutely thrilled that Kérastase gave me their blessing to become a blonde. I just celebrated my birthday and am so happy to be coming out of quarantine with a fresh new look. Beauty is meant to be fun and expressive and this is definitely, hands down, the most fun I’ve ever had with my look before.”
BEST NEW PROFESSIONAL HAIR CARE PRODUCT
[Australian Hair Fashion Awards 2020]
Kérastase – Blond Absolu Shampoo + Conditioner
Any blonde worth their bleach knows that a quality purple shampoo is pretty much non-negotiable. Enter Kérastase Blond Absolu Bain Ultra-Violet. This potent anti-brass shampoo will neutralise any yellow tones in your blonde hair, leaving it creamy, cool and lovely. Dream result. It’s also enriched with hyaluronic acid for strength and edelweiss flower for protection. Your hair will be smooth, soft and nourished. Plus, anything that keeps your colour looking lush between salon appointments has got to be a winner.
Available at FRANCO of CANBERRA Salons - call in to purchase your supplies or phone our salons to find out more about Kérastase Blond Absolu Bain Ultra-Violet Shampoo & Conditioners.