Despite the famous phrase “Blonde is not a hair color, but a state of mind,” blonde beauties need to constantly take care of the radiance and freshness of their shade. luxurious curls. They have to deal with many more problems than brunettes: porosity, unruliness, cuts, tangles, dullness - the list is endless. All these difficulties have to be solved comprehensively. And one of the main components of this approach is a mask.

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The most common problems blonde hair:

• contain a minimal amount of pigment;
• break and split;
• have low density due to thinning (the exception is Slavic women, who have much thicker hair compared to Scandinavian blondes);
• lose moisture and become dried out;
• fluffy and electrified;
• more defenseless against aggressive factors;
• difficult to style, unruly;
• become fat faster due to large quantity sebaceous glands;
• look dull and lifeless;
• more susceptible to age-related changes.

Of course, blonde hair also has its advantages:

• easier to paint, do not require pre-lightening;
• thinning during hair loss is not so noticeable against the background of a light scalp;
• There are real legends about the beauty of blondes.

But despite all this, there are many more problems. Therefore, for a comprehensive solution, a therapeutic and cosmetic mask is so necessary, which, with regular use, will provide:

• damage restoration;
• color preservation;
• nutrition and hydration;
• UV protection;
• maximum hydration;
• healthy and natural shine;
• good nutrition;
• elimination of yellowness and other unwanted shades.

Blondes simply need to include masks in their comprehensive hair care to look decent in any conditions. Shampoo alone, even together with conditioner, is often not enough. The only question is which product to choose - a branded one, bought in a store, or a homemade one, prepared with my own hands.

Brand ratings

First of all, blondes should pay attention to professional masks marked “Blond”. Brands such as Revlon, Egomania, Kaaral, Wella System, Londa, Kapous, L’Oreal, LebeL, Bigaku Kamiiro include the most innovative formulas in their product compositions to maintain their reputation. The result is a healthy and chic shine to blond hair after the first use. The Russian brand Estel Professional has especially many lines dedicated to blonde. They are distinguished not only by high efficiency, but also by affordable prices.

Your best hair mask for blondes might be one of those included in the following brand rankings professional cosmetics:

1. Blond Absolu Masque Ultra-Violet is a professional purple mask that neutralizes yellow undertones, with hyaluronic acid and edelweiss extract. Kérastase Paris (France). $60 (200 ml).
2. Bonding Mask - restorative, for all shades of blonde, with panthenol and marula oil. BlondMe series. Schwarzkopf Professional (Germany). $18 (200 ml).
3. 60sec Treatment - restorative, with microPROtec complex. Blondes & Highlights line. Goldwell Dualsenses (Germany). $15.5 (200 ml).
4. Cool Blond - for cool shades of blonde, with mango butter. Haute Couture Luxury Series. Estel Professional (Russia). $10.5 (200 ml).
5. Blond - nourishing, with lipid-keratin complex and pearl particles. Haute Couture Luxury line. Estel Professional (Russia). $10.5 (200 ml).
6. Purple Blond is a tint that gives a soft pink tone. Haute Couture Luxury Series. Estel Professional (Russia). $10.5 (200 ml).
7. Nourishing comfort mask for blonde hair with amino-functional siloxane polymer. Prima Blonde series (for blondes). Estel Professional (Russia). $9.5 (300 ml).
8. Silver, for icy blonde shades with violet pigments, amino-functional siloxane polymer and lanolin. Prima Blonde series. Estel Professional (Russia). $9.5 (300 ml).
9. White chocolate - SPA mask for moisturizing hair, with cocoa butter. Chocolatier line. Estel Professional (Russia). $9 (300 ml).
10. Pearl shine for nourishing and conditioning cool blonde shades. Color Care Line. Constant Delight (Italy). $8 (200 ml).

Branded professional masks for blonde hair

One of the problems that blondes often face is dullness, yellowness and uneven shade. To solve this problem, you can use professional masks. Look for the desired color in the rating:

1. Hair Color Mask: gold, silver, beige, honey. Jungle Fever, JF (Italy). $37.43 (150 ml)
2. Color Mask: beige, gold, caramel, silver. KayPro (Italy). $22.8 (300 ml).
3. Newton Haute Couture: gold, ash violet. Estel Professional (Russia). $14.15 (435 ml).
4. Reflection: pastel, ash, golden, golden sand blonde. Cutrin Professional (Finland). $13.12 (200 ml).
5. Multi-Tone Shine Mask: warm, cool and caramel blonde. Collistar (Italy). $12.58 (150 ml).
6. Color Mask: platinum, golden and light blonde. Salerm Cosmetics (Spain). $12.11 (200 ml).
7. Subtil shades: gold, platinum. Laboratoire Ducastel (France). $8.56 (500 ml).
8. My Tons: golden beige, brown, honey blonde. Nexxt Professional (Germany). $7.96 (320 ml).
9. Matisse Color: yellow, grey. Ollin Professional (Russia). $4.25 (100 ml).
10. Rowan Ton Oil Mask: light and ash blonde, light brown, wet sand, caramel, ash platinum, vanilla sky. Acme color (Ukraine). $0.96 (30 ml).

Toning professional masks for blondes

If professional masks are unaffordable or seem too aggressive due to the abundance of “chemicals” in the composition, you can replace them with mass-market products. Judging by the reviews, they are not always inferior in quality to salon ones, and sometimes they turn out to be even better. So you can try:

1. Ultra Blonde Bombshell Mask - keratin treatment for cool blonde shades. GK Hair (USA). $49 (200 ml).
2. Soft Blonde - strengthening blonde. Morphosis series. Framesi (Italy). $23.9 (200 ml).
3. Blonde Parade - for all shades of blonde. Alfaparf Milano That's It (Italy). $23.3 (150 ml).
4. Diamond blonde - purity and radiance of color, with cocoa and coconut butter. Blond Life Series. Joico (USA). $13.5 (50 ml).
5. Dumb Blonde - conditioning. TIGI Bed Head (USA). $13.1 (200 ml).
6. Sheer Blonde - restoration of severely damaged hair. John Frieda (UK). $9.4 (150 ml).
7. Special mask posh blond - for a luxurious blonde. C:EHKO (Germany). $7.7 (150 ml).
8. Radiant blonde - restorative to prevent hair from breaking, with shea butter and chamomile extract. Line Brunettes & Blondes. Belita Vitex (Belarus). $2.5 (200 ml).
9. Color renewal - for blond hair. Royal Blonde (RB) series. Compliment (Russia). $2.2 (300 ml).
10. Blondu Maska Ozywiajaca Kolor - toning. Marion (Poland). $0.77 (2 sachets of 20 ml).

Masks for blonde hair mass market series

Regardless of which mask for blondes you choose - luxury or mass market, caring or toning - when purchasing, pay attention to the following criteria:

• the composition must include substances to protect and preserve color;
• moisturizing components are required;
• transparency - a guarantee that an undesirable shade will not appear;
• It is also possible that blue and violet particles are present, giving an ashy tint and removing yellowness;
• UV filters are welcome;
• The Anti Yellow mark will allow you to make the blonde pure.

And, of course, these should be, since most often blondes have to deal with split marks and fragility.

Making homemade masks

Blondes can prepare a mask to care for blonde hair at home, without resorting to the help of the modern beauty industry. They will be much cheaper and more natural. However, they may be somewhat inferior in effect (but this is not a fact).

• pharmaceutical preparations: (solution for local and external use), ascorbic acid (solution for intravenous or intramuscular administration);
• dairy products with the maximum percentage of fat content: kefir, milk, sour cream, cream, natural yogurt, curdled milk, whey;
• drinks: natural leaf green tea, light;
• infusions and decoctions from medicinal herbs: Baikal skullcap, chamomile, medicinal or fibrous rhubarb, common or scepter-shaped mullein, calendula officinalis;
• herbs and spices: cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, saffron;
• fruit or vegetable puree: lemon, banana, rambutan, onion, horseradish, parsley root, grapes, cucumber;
• plant and cosmetic oils: linseed, lemon, olive, coconut, jojoba, shea butter, burdock;
• juices: lemon, onion, ginger, horseradish and parsley root;
• essential oils: lemon, chamomile, cinnamon, incense, lemongrass;
• other products: (preferably kaolin), natural honey, egg yolks, baking soda, colorless henna, vinegar (grape or apple), mayonnaise.

There are also products that will ruin blondes’ hair color and that should not be included in homemade masks:

• mustard oil;
• cocoa;
• cognac;
• coffee;
• sesame, chia, poppy seed oils;
• infusions and decoctions of nettle, sage, walnuts (from their partitions), oak bark;
• juice or puree from cherries, blueberries, blackberries, plums, black currants;
• ordinary henna, basma;
• black tea;
• chocolate.

Application

After preparation, the homemade mask is carefully applied. Since its main task is to improve the condition and appearance hair, it is not necessary to rub the mixture into the scalp. This is permissible only in cases where at the same time it is necessary to stop the loss or activate growth.

Instructions on how to properly apply the mask to your hair so as not to spoil the color:

1. Comb your hair.
2. Rinse your hair with shampoo (from a special series for blondes), trying not to tangle your hair.
3. Rinse first with warm and then with cool water.
4. Do not add anything to the rinse water at this stage.
5. Dry your hair with a soft terry towel. Do not rub or twist.
6. Dry naturally, without using a hair dryer, but not completely. Hair should remain slightly damp.
7. Using a special brush, distribute the mask over the entire length of the hair, stepping back a couple of centimeters from the roots.
8. Comb your hair.
9. Insulation is at your discretion. Too active action of the ingredients of the mask will not benefit blondes. Therefore, this item is not required.

The action time varies from 10 to 60 minutes, depending on the composition, and is indicated in the recipe. After its expiration you should:

1. Wash off the mask warm water(if the composition contains oil, then with shampoo).
2. Rinse your hair in cool water acidified with vinegar or lemon juice.
3. Wait until it dries completely (without a hair dryer) and only then comb it.

In order for masks (both branded and homemade) to work 100%, blondes should simultaneously properly care for their hair. This will enhance the effectiveness of all means used.

1. Protect your hair from the sun.
2. Comb - wooden, with blunt teeth.
3. Avoid using heat tools.
4. If you cannot do without a hairdryer, use only cold air.
5. If you urgently need a curling iron, apply a heat protectant first.
6. Do not use alcohol-based products that kill shine and shine.
7. Stop smoking: nicotine dries out blondes' hair, leading to split ends and brittleness.
8. Do not wash your hair with hard water, the minerals of which destroy hair elasticity and can change color.
9. When going to the sea or regularly visiting the pool, use a mask with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar - they remove any unwanted shades of blonde (yellow and green).
10. Use a shine spray daily.

One more thing important rule: It is advisable to use a branded mask with shampoo and conditioner from the same series - especially for blondes.

Recipes

When choosing a recipe, do not forget to track the composition of the mask: if it does not contain lightening ingredients, it is unlikely that you should choose it.

• With glycerin

Mix 30 g of banana puree and 15 g of avocado puree, 40 g of honey, 10 ml of castor and olive oils, 30 ml of warm glycerin. Keep for 20 minutes.

• With oils

Mix 75 ml of base oil (jojoba) and 3-4 drops of essential oils: lemongrass, lemon and chamomile. Keep for 40 minutes.

• With kaolin

Dilute 50 g of kaolin in hot milk or green tea (strongly brewed) to make a paste. Add 20 g of honey and 50 ml of chamomile infusion. Keep for 40 minutes.

• With sour cream

Mix 150 ml full fat sour cream, 20 ml lemon juice and 50 ml of chamomile infusion. Keep for 40 minutes.

• With yolk

Mix 2 yolks, 75 ml olive oil, 35 g honey. Keep for 20 minutes.

• With kefir

Mix 100 ml of full-fat kefir, 45 g of honey, 30 ml of lemon juice. Keep for an hour.

• With rhubarb

Chop 200 g of fresh rhubarb, pour in 500 ml of boiling water, cook for a quarter of an hour over medium heat. Cool. Strain. Do not squeeze the boiled greens, mix with 80 ml of warm fat milk and 1 yolk. Keep it for half an hour.

• With colorless henna

Pour 50 g of colorless henna with warm fat milk so that you get a paste. Knead thoroughly. Add 1 egg (or 2 yolks) and 15 g of honey. Keep for 20 minutes.

• With dairy products

Mix 30 g of natural yogurt, heavy cream and 80 ml of full-fat kefir. You can add any amount of whey or yogurt.

• With onion juice

Pass 2 large onions through a meat grinder. Squeeze the juice out of the puree. Dilute with chamomile infusion in a ratio of 1 to 1. Add 100 ml of honey water (30 g of honey per glass of mineral water). Wet hair generously without touching scalp. Wash off after 10 minutes. If there is a problem with hair loss, the roots can also be affected.

In addition to stunning blond hair, blondes should have another killer product in their arsenal - a mask. And preferably multifunctional: to restore damage, remove yellowness, protect from ultraviolet radiation, and provide unreal shine.

We asked a professional how to keep the color as pure as immediately after dyeing, and what beauty products will help combat yellowness and dullness of hair.

Lead Stylist Technologist at Joico

Blonde hair has three main problems. The first is the quality of the hair, the second is color fastness, and the third is yellowness and dullness. Regarding the first point, this is not a problem at all for modern professional products. The main element of hair is keratin, and when hair is lightened, its structure is damaged. But if you use professional shampoo for damaged and bleached hair with keratin , “leaky” areas of the structure will be filled with this protein as the product is used. This way we can keep our hair in good condition. Of course, you shouldn’t expect miracles; such products do not restore hair in one or two days. But within a month you will notice a significant difference in the quality of your hair, and the blonde will simply shine!

As for color fastness, things are somewhat more complicated with this, since fixing the pigment in damaged hair oh for a long time is not so easy. But modern professional products cope well with this problem. Different manufacturers solve this problem in different ways and call this technology differently, but its essence boils down to the following: protection and replenishment of deficiency . The first thing you need to do is protect your hair from ultraviolet radiation. The second is to “smooth” the protruding cuticle so that the pigment does not wash out too quickly. And third, create a protective layer on the surface of the hair and replenish the deficiency of lipids and moisture. High-quality shampoos containing vitamins, proteins, antioxidants and polymers for external color protection cope with all these tasks. And in order to maintain a cool color direction, we suggest alternating these care products with toning shampoos , containing violet pigments and neutralizing nasty yellowness.

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And finally, the third problem is a dull, dusty, yellowish color that occurs because porous bleached hair absorbs various mineral compounds and trace elements from water and air especially easily. Some of these trace elements give a dusty greenish tint, while others give a yellow-red color, like a coating of rust. As a result, sometimes even a week and a half after visiting the salon, the color may change. To maintain a clean and radiant blonde without yellowness, manufacturers recommend detox shampoos and detox care products (masks, balms, conditioners) , which easily bind these trace elements and metal salts. Such products allow you to reconstruct hair damage, rid your hair of annoying yellowness and maintain a clean, sparkling blonde for up to 8-10 weeks - in other words, until your next visit to the salon!

Blond Life line, Joico

The line includes shampoo, conditioner and mask to maintain a radiant, flawless blonde. All products contain valuable monoi and tamanu oils, as well as arginine to restore brittle and weakened bleached hair. They help maintain the blonde and avoid fading and yellowing.

The price of the ruler is about 5,000 rubles.

​Shampoo Shine Blond, L’Oreal Professionnel

Shine Blond shampoo is a real salvation for lovers of cool blonde shades! Its formula, enriched with the Ceraflash complex, gently cares for bleached hair, protecting against the aggressive effects of hard tap water. The smallest purple pigments prevent the appearance of an unwanted yellow tint between dyeing sessions.

Platinum Blonde Shampoo, Paul Mitchell

The shampoo protects blonde-colored hair, eliminates yellowness and adds shine.

Price - about 1800 rubles.

Spray-balm for highlighted hair Lisap Milano

The product contains violet pigments and a special Silver Care Complex, which neutralizes yellow/brassy tones in bleached hair. Goji berry extract has a powerful antioxidant effect, promotes cell regeneration, and A2 ceramides restore the hair structure from the inside, making it softer and more elastic.

Price - about 1000 rubles.

Balm for refreshing the color of cool light shades Color Recharge Cool Blonde, Wella Professionals

The balm prevents yellowing of silvery blonde tones in natural or colored hair. The active ingredients of the balm intensively moisturize the hair and make it soft and shiny.

Price - about 1300 rubles.

Total Results Brass Off line,

A year and a half ago, I dyed my hair from black to bright blonde (my color is light brown). The hairdresser warned that there might be nothing left of the hair that I had been dyeing black for 2 years, because... They are thin and porous, plus after each wash I straighten them with an iron. After bleaching, toning, and re-bleaching, I finally became a blonde. I want to tell you about the care that helped me not be left without hair.

Photos before bleaching and now.
In both photos the hair has been ironed.


I WILL SAY RIGHT AWAY THAT MANY EVEN GOOD PRODUCTS MAKE MY HAIR JUST FALL OFF! WHILE I WAS LOOKING FOR “MY” REMEDIES, I LOST HALF OF MY LENGTH. AND ONLY THE CARE DESCRIBED BELOW KEEPS MY HAIR IN ITS PLACE AND MAKES IT BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHY IN LOOK AND TOUCH

MASKS

I think the mask is the most necessary element care, so let's start with them.

1. L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair Cellular Repairing Masque
A must-have for blondes. An ideal mask for damaged bleached hair. The main thing is not to apply it to the roots, otherwise the pores on the skin will become clogged! Made my thin, porous hair look strong and healthy. Unlike other similar restorative masks, it actually nourishes from the inside, and not just gives a superficial effect in the form of a smooth film on the hair. Very economical - a jar lasted for 9 months. I use it EVERY time after shampoo. For 1 time you need a tablespoon. People often complain that she makes icicles out of her hair - these are mostly ladies with straight (non-porous) and slightly damaged hair. No wonder, because it is super restorative, just for my severe case.
The next mask I will order is Kerastase - probably the only professional care that I have not tried yet. So far L'Oreal is the best for me.
Rating: solid 5.
Price: 500 rubles if you order on the Internet, in salons it sells from 1000 rubles.
Used it for six months.

2. Londa Professional Sleek Smoother Straightening Treatment
Worse than the previous one, but also worthy of attention.
Only cosmetic effect, minimum recovery!
"Fast and cheap" option. Cheap because... This bucket of masks lasts for a year or more of daily use. The consistency is oily, very rich. Despite this, after use the hair is quite light, there is no weighing effect. Covers hair scales, smoothing them, makes hair flowing and crumbly. BUT, compared to the aforementioned L'Oreal mask, this one's effect is mainly cosmetic. Moisturizes hair well, but does not restore. Although the manufacturer does not promise this.
Rating: 4 plus
Price: about 600 rub. in professional stores
Used it for six months

HAIR OILS

Kérastase Nutritive Serum Oléo-Relax Smoothing Serum
Many people sing odes to this oil, and I am among them. Makes even the most damaged hair look expensive. The desire to touch and be touched. A miracle remedy, an absolute must-have!
What exactly does it do:
- makes styling several times easier, especially straightening, because closes the scales and the hair itself becomes straight, strong and shiny
- unravels even the most tangled hair, makes them “hair to hair”
- seals split ends, I haven’t been to the hairdresser for a long time.
In general, it solves any problem and completely transforms hair.
It does not weigh down the hair AT ALL and is not felt on the hair even if you overdo it. Absorbed completely. The same cannot be said about other oils (below).
The consumption is small, a fairly large bottle lasts for a year.
On porous hair, the effect is especially noticeable when straightening with a hairdryer or iron.
Rating: 5 with two pluses.
Price: 800 rubles in the online store, in salons 2 times more expensive
Used it for six months.

OTHER OILS

L"Oréal Professionnel Tecni Art Liss Control
My first oil on the advice of my hairdresser. I was delighted with it until I tried Kerastase.
The effect is almost the same, but with one big drawback - you want to wash your hair faster than usual.
The consumption is also small.
The price is exactly the same as Kerastase, just the volume is smaller.
Rating: solid 4.
Price: 500 rubles on the Internet, in salons from 800 rubles.
Used it for a year.

For those who straighten their hair with an iron, there is exactly the same oil, but with thermal protection.
L"Oreal Professionnel Smoothing oil for thermal styling Liss Ultime
The effect is the same, but plus protection from the iron. A very useful thing!
Price: about 1000 rub. For some reason you can’t find it in salons or on websites anymore.
Rating: 5 minus. Double effect of oil and thermal protection, but with the disadvantages of the previous oil.
I used it a couple of times at the hairdresser.

THERMAL PROTECTION

If you straighten bleached hair every time with an iron without protection, you can lose it (I learned from my own experience). Therefore, choosing a heat protectant for my hair is vital.

L"Oréal Professionnel Tecni Art Iron Finish Thermo-Activated Cream
This thermal protection is so far the best I've tried (the only thing I haven't tried is Kerastase - I'm waiting for it in my next order to compare).
I apply it to each strand immediately before straightening, on almost dry hair. After ironing the hair stay cold(lo and behold!), although they are usually so hot that you can get burned. Therefore, it has a protective effect on the face. Hair is perfectly straight. Withstands high humidity 4+.
I think it will be perfect for any hair type. Super protection, excellent care, it is not felt on the hair and does not weigh it down. Hair becomes very well-groomed in appearance.
The only drawback is that it is a milk, not a spray. Although it is easy to apply, you always wonder if it is well distributed.
Rating: solid 5, despite the cons.
Price: 550 rub. on websites and 700-800 rubles in salons.

The thermal protections below cannot be compared with the L'Oreal described above.

Among other thermal protectants, I used OSIS spray Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Flatliner Serum
It made my hair very stiff due to the high alcohol content, it was unpleasant to even touch. The straightening effect is not long-term.
And this is not just my opinion, when I came to a professional store, the sellers said that it makes the hair hard and dry, many clients complain about this.
Rating: 3, only because of the convenient sprayer.
Price: 500 rub.
Used it for a couple of months

Wella Flat Iron Spray IRON STYLING LIQUID.
Two-phase spray, I hesitated to shake it before use. But it is convenient to apply to the hair - it is evenly distributed. It is not felt on the hair, makes it soft and manageable, straightens it with a bang. But the hair will not withstand strong humidity and will begin to curl. The protection is felt, although it seems to me that the spray cannot protect against iron as well as milk.
Rating: solid 4.
Price: 500-600 rubles in professional stores
Used it for several months.

Spray thermal protection Estel Airex
Maybe for healthy hair If it still comes off, then for those who are discolored and damaged it is death. Iron protection 3 out of 10. After 3 months of use, I realized that my hair was falling off due to lack of protection. One of the advantages is very smooth and crumbly hair (cosmetic effect). As soon as it rains outside, your hair instantly becomes frizzy and frizzy.
My friend also has bleached hair, but it is naturally healthy, thick, and slightly wavy. She only uses it before the iron. Hair is alive and well.
Rating: 2 for dead hair. 4 if the hair is healthy.
Price: around 200 rubles
Used it for 3 months.

SHAMPOOS

It is important to note here that I adhere to the following tactics: Good mask- it doesn’t matter what shampoo is in front of her. My mask is super restorative, so the main thing for me is that the shampoo is just neutral.

L"Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair Cellular Repairing

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Almost all women have at least once had the thought: “I want to become a blonde.” And this is due to the fact that not a single man will pass by the blond beauty without giving her an admiring glance. However, blonde hair without proper care and using low-quality dye quickly becomes dry, dull and brittle. Lightening agents are much more aggressive than dyes, and when lightening strands, their structure is disrupted. Therefore, it is very important for blondes to know what care is needed for colored hair.

How to lighten your hair correctly

Blonde hair needs special care created specifically for such curls. After all, they are the thinnest and weakest. And because, to prevent your hair from turning into a bunch of dry, dull, yellow “straws,” you must follow a number of recommendations not only for proper care, but also for proper lightening.

Blonde locks always attract the attention of others, so you need to look the part. Hair should be lightened as gently as possible, and do not forget to take good care of it after the procedure.

Preparing for lightening

Lightening is a serious test for hair, so the procedure should be carried out by an experienced professional colorist. It is preferable to choose a specialist on the advice of relatives or good friends. You can browse the Internet and study reviews of the work of masters.

It is better to carry out repeated procedures with the same hairdresser. Of course, if everything went well the first time, and the master does not raise any doubts. After all, an inexperienced novice hairdresser can irreversibly damage strands of hair.

A qualified colorist with extensive experience will be able to select the amount and concentration of the bleaching agent without causing damage to the strands. He will also advise what hair care should be like after the procedure, and share recommendations for blondes.

If the strands are dark in color, a good hairstylist will not suggest lightening at once. To ensure that the procedure is as gentle as possible and that the hair is not damaged, it is dyed blonde in several stages.

Lighting at home

Not all women can trust someone with their hair and decide to lighten it themselves. At home, it is better to use a powdered lightening agent rather than a liquid one. The latter product is unevenly distributed throughout the hair strands and acts more aggressively on their structure.

Choosing hair care products for blondes

Blonde ladies should carefully choose shampoos, conditioners, and styling products, since blond hair requires special special care. A professional colorist can also recommend products for bleached hair, but blondes should know which shampoo to choose:

• the product should contain substances that help preserve hair color;
• due to the constant dryness of white hair, shampoos and conditioners should contain moisturizing components;
• It is important to contain natural ingredients and vitamins for hair restoration, shine and health;
• soft content is also mandatory detergent base, since blonde hair is very sensitive;
• Hair care products for blondes should be transparent so that during washing there is no unwanted tint left on the hair.

Sun protection for hair

Not only bleached hair strands suffer from sun rays, but also natural ones. All blond hair is very thin and brittle, and after bleaching it is also dry. Therefore, regardless of the time of year, you need to wear a hat, especially in the summer under the scorching rays of the sun. For hair, its negative effects result in brittleness, dullness and a sloppy appearance.

Caring for blonde hair also includes protecting it from sunlight. Blondes are recommended to use sprays with ultraviolet protection at home; they will help those who do not like to wear hats. However, under the scorching sun they are used every half hour. For additional protection, you can purchase it with a UV filter: shampoo, balm, conditioner or mask.

Features of daily care

When caring for their hair, blondes need to follow a number of recommendations:

1. It is very important to comb your hair periodically throughout the day, as tangled strands are more susceptible to damage, especially for light-colored hair.
2. The teeth of the comb should have blunt tips, preferably wooden. If your hair is manageable, you can use a soft brush.
3. Before washing, hair must be combed. But such manipulations with wet curls are strictly prohibited, since this way they are most susceptible to damage.
4. You cannot rub your strands with a towel - the ends of your hair are damaged, which leads to split ends.
5. After washing, it is better to simply pat your hair dry with a natural fabric towel or an old soft T-shirt.
6. You can use a hairdryer, curling iron, straightening iron and similar electrical appliances only in extreme cases. To avoid drying out blonde hair even more, it is better to resort to natural drying.
7. There are times when you need to quickly dry your hair and you can’t do without a hairdryer. Then it is better to use the cold air function. It is less destructive for blond hair.
8. If you frequently use electrical appliances, you must moisturize your hair with a special product. This may be a conditioner that is applied to wet hair. It does not require rinsing, but it does make your hair get dirty faster. Therefore, if frequent washing of hair is impossible for some reason, it should be used every other time.

How to wash bleached hair

After the lightening procedure, special hair care is required, otherwise it will gradually lose both health and attractive appearance. There are a number of skincare products for blondes, which we will discuss below.

Very important point is the absence of harmful components such as silicone in blond hair care products. You should also avoid shampoos with high content sulfates and parabens. The best detergents There will be those that protect against dryness, brittleness, yellowness, help preserve color and give a healthy shine.

After each wash, a conditioner must be applied to bleached hair. It gives extra strength to the hair and strengthens the effect of the shampoo.

Skin care products for blondes

Well-groomed blond hair looks luxurious, radiant and vibrant. And you can achieve this result with the help of masks that need to be used 2-3 times a week. Masks can be different, but they all must have a number of necessary properties:

• restoration of hair structure;
• color preservation;
• nutrition and moisturizing of strands;
• protection from ultraviolet rays;
• should prevent curls from drying out.

For high-quality care for bleached hair, you can use another product that is recommended by professional colorists for periodic use - shampoo or balm with a toning effect. Both of these products do not require rinsing and will help maintain blonde hair for a long time.

Let's look at what hair care products for blondes you can use at home.

Shampoos and conditioners

Any care begins with a cleansing stage, and hair is no exception. For complete care, it is better to purchase two types of cleansers: for regular washing and for deep cleansing with color preservation. But the bottle must be marked “for colored and bleached hair.” For better care, you must choose a balm from the same series.

Frequently washing your hair leads to rapid color fading, so do not overdo it.

Masks and compresses

You can use ready-made store-bought products, or you can prepare them yourself. To maintain a cool shade of blond hair, special masks that contain purple pigment are usually used. It helps maintain the desired tone and prevent yellowness from appearing.

From natural remedies Kefir or yogurt is more suitable. But the use of chamomile, honey, yolk or cinnamon is undesirable, as they give a golden tint.

It is important to remember that the further condition of the hair will depend on the quality of care. Yes, the right caregivers cosmetics will moisturize dry, bleached hair, and the cleansing ingredients will carefully remove impurities without harmful effects. The shade of the hair is also of great importance, so when choosing products you need to take this fact into account.

And the choice of natural ingredients to add to masks is richer:

• beer;
• cinnamon;
• milk;
• chamomile;
• lemon;
• yolks.

Masks with the addition of these products not only moisturize your hair well, but also give it a chic golden shine. When using such products for red or ashen hair, a very interesting shimmer is obtained.

How to care for colored hair

When caring for dyed and weakened blonde hair, you should use homemade masks and compresses, which will very quickly rehabilitate the hair.

Compress with chamomile

Lovers of warm blonde shades will love the chamomile compress. It's very easy to make. To do this, pour boiling water over chamomile flowers and leave in a dark place for a couple of hours. Then the resulting infusion is filtered and 11-13 drops of cinnamon essential oil are added to it, everything is thoroughly mixed. The decoction is rubbed into the hair roots for fifteen minutes, and after the time has elapsed, it is washed off with plain water.

Rinse aids

There are other ways to tone and moisturize hair. Even ordinary inexpensive rinses and masks can restore strands and maintain color, and also make hair more manageable and soft.

Rinse made from chamomile infusion and lemon juice

A chamomile decoction is prepared: the flowers are poured with boiling water and infused for several hours, as in the first option. Then the liquid is filtered and lemon juice is added to it. This rinse is used after every hair wash. And to get a radiant shade with a golden tint, you should add calendula tincture.

• when exercising in the pool, be sure to apply protective oil to your hair under a cap;
• Before using a hairdryer, be sure to use a heat-protective spray;
• use rinses with chamomile.

Traditional recipes for blondes

Mayonnaise-based masks

A homemade mayonnaise mask is very useful for blonde hair. This product is used to solve various types of hair problems. It prevents split ends, hair loss, and also nourishes each bulb and preserves color. You need to make your own mayonnaise.

To do this, take two yolks and beat them thoroughly, then add 1 spoon apple cider vinegar and 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil. You can also use any cosmetic oil suitable for a specific hair type.

To solve any specific hair problems, you can add the appropriate components to homemade mayonnaise. So, to soften coarse hair, you need to add a decoction of nettles, to add shine to dull hair - egg white, to moisturize - vitamin E, and to get rid of dandruff, almond oil is suitable. Such masks should be used twice a week, kept in place for half an hour, wrapped in film, and then washed off with shampoo labeled “for colored and bleached hair.”

Kefir mask with honey

Kefir is an excellent assistant in caring for blond hair. Used for masks low-fat product, to which honey and lemon juice are added. Everything is thoroughly mixed to a homogeneous consistency. Then the resulting mass is rubbed into the roots and distributed along the entire length of the hair.

To get the best effect, the mask should be kept on for at least an hour. Since the consistency of the mask is very viscous, after the procedure you should rinse your hair twice with shampoo for bleached hair.

After using such home remedies, the result is noticeable almost instantly - after drying, the hair looks shiny and vibrant.

1. After lightening your hair, use products for colored hair for at least 2-3 weeks (ideally, special lines for blondes): this way you will be able to preserve their color and shine longer. Further, many hair stylists advise alternating care products for colored hair with those that you usually use: for volume, restoration, etc.

2. Be sure to use various products to shine your hair - masks, oils, serums, etc. After bleaching, the hair becomes more porous and shines unevenly in the light. As a result, it may seem that the shade is different along the entire length. Plus, shiny hair always looks beautiful!

3. Use a hair mask at least once a week - bleached hair needs intensive nutrition and restoration more than any other hair. Choose hair masks containing vegetable oils and proteins, amino acids, keratin, ceramides: these ingredients will provide the most intensive care to hair weakened after dyeing. And it is useful to apply oil elixirs to the ends of the hair; in addition to protecting and nourishing the hair, they also make it more shiny. The main thing is that the composition contains not synthetic, but natural vegetable oils!

Christina Aguilera, Having started her career as a platinum blonde, she managed to be a red-haired, pink-haired, brown-haired, and brunette... Now the pop star is blonde again. By the way, it is Aguilera who is credited with one of the most unusual celebrity home recipes for hair care - they say, for good color and the shine of blond hair is greatly helped by masks made of... ketchup.

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Jennifer Aniston has been doing in recent yearsThathighlighting, then bronding, or simply dyeing the hair blonde. And she looks much better blonde, you must agree! The actress has her own recipe for hair beauty - sea water sprays, which she always carries in her purse.

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Star of the series Pretty Little Liars by Ashley Benson whom all fans are accustomed to seeing as a blonde, also somehow couldn’t resist experimenting with hair color. But she was brown-haired for only a few months - soon after changing her color, the actress was noticed wearing a light wig, and then she dyed her hair back.

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One of the sexiest Hollywood blondes, Blake Lively she wears makeup exclusively for roles - the girl was both a brunette and a redhead, but men, of course, like Lively the blonde most of all. Advice from hair colorist Blake Lively Rhona O'Connor: if you don't want to new color hair quickly faded - do not wash your hair within 48 hours after dyeing.

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U Dakota Fanning Scandinavian roots, so it’s not surprising that blonde suits her very well. The girl was brown-haired not for long - just a couple of months, exclusively for filming the film “Hide and Seek”.

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Cameron Diaz a natural blonde, she experimented with different shades of hair: she was a burning brunette, brown-haired, bright blonde, and even “bald” (in fact, a special wig cap was used). Actress - fan mineral water Evian. Diaz always carries a small bottle of spray with her and uses it as a toner and moisturizer for her skin and hair.

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Drew Barrymore natural color whose hair is dark brown, feels most comfortable as a blonde and believes that hair color greatly influences the character, behavior and attitude of others towards you. “I had the most fun of my life with red hair. As a brunette, I was offered serious and interesting roles, and when I was a blonde, I had no end to fans,” the actress admitted on the eve of her 35th birthday, before once again becoming a blonde. “Blonde hair makes you look younger,” she says.

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Emma Stone - She is a natural blonde, but she does not hesitate to change her hair color for roles. A trendsetter in the field of hair trends, she, oddly enough, became a redhead, dyeing her hair during a screen test for "To the Super Peppers." The young star is sure: everyone takes blondes less seriously, even in Hollywood, where the cult of blondes reigns. “At the very beginning of my work, I had an agent who believed that as a blonde, I could only play cheerleaders. And one day, wanting to change my situation, I dyed my hair brown, and a week later I got my first role,” the actress admitted in an interview.

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Natural blonde Emma Watson often tinted her hair darker and thinks it makes her look more mature and serious.

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Anne Hathaway Both blond and rich chestnut look the same, and dyeing your hair is not a problem for the actress. However, she no longer wants to cut her hair short. If only again for some very desirable role, as was the case with "Les Miserables."

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For filming the sequel "Sin Cities" Jessica Alba I had to lighten my hair again. Actress stylist Robert Ramos I did this in two stages so as not to damage them. Meanwhile, the star wrote on Twitter: “Bye, bye brown hair!”

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Dark-haired Sarah Jessica Parker who at the beginning of her career was given the eternal roles of gray mice-girlfriends of the main characters, became a blonde before the film "L.A. Story"- and this was the beginning of the takeoff of her career. Now the actress can afford any hair color, but she doesn’t wear anything darker than ash blonde and light chestnut.

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Jessica Simpson I dyed my hair blonde for the first time in college, and since then I have been systematically returning to blonde.

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The owner of luxurious hair Julia Roberts doesn't spend much time caring for them. If the shade fades, go to the colorist, but this usually happens before an important event.

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Kate Beckinsale I also managed to be a blonde. But the actress loves dark shades more!

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Nicole Kidman It is unlikely that she would have become an object of admiration for millions of fans, maintaining her nondescript natural hair color. Stylists once gave the star’s golden shade of hair a name: “strawberry blonde.” And at one time there was even a rumor that to maintain it, the actress rinses her hair with cranberry or strawberry juice.

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Kristen Stewart I am sure that you can endlessly experiment with hair color and length. “It’s so exciting to change just with one hairstyle,” - says the actress.

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Chameleon model Linda Evangelista“wore” a variety of hair colors and hairstyles. And sometimes, thanks to the efforts of hairdressers, she became simply unrecognizable.

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According to American press reports, hair care Lindsay Lohan spends $800 a week and visits the salon at least twice a week Andy Lecompte where she gets masks and other restorative hair treatments.

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Early career Madonna She was firmly convinced that men prefer blondes and every two and a half weeks she tinted her hair roots with hydroperite so that no one would guess that they were dark. Now she doesn’t pay attention to such conventions and prejudices!

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The sexiest girl on the Planet Miley Cyrus Before becoming a short-haired blonde, she managed to be a long-haired brown-haired woman. But she became the sexiest, being a blonde - and that says a lot!

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Yes, yes, and Monica Bellucci I managed to visit the camp of blondes! However, she came to her senses in time. And she did the right thing, otherwise she would hardly have been among the owners of the most luxurious hair: her hair was very difficult to lighten, became brittle and lost its shine.

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Gwyneth Paltrow She has admitted more than once that she prefers being blonde. By the way, this spring the actress and her hair stylist David Babai opened a salon for express hair styling, where clients are also offered environmentally friendly hair products.

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Natalie Portman For a long time I remained faithful to the dark color. But, as they say, don’t promise - and last year, when Hollywood was gripped by yet another blonde craze, she became a blonde.

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Famous "Legally Blonde" Reese Witherspoon, Having become brown-haired, she created a sensation. And at the same time she felt that this was not her color.

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Naturally fair-haired Renee Zellweger It either lightens the hair or tints it darker.

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Turning blonde was a success Rihanna not easy: despite the fact that the colorist lightened the hair in several stages, the hair still suffered. However, this did not deter the star from numerous experiments with hair color. U Rihanna your recipe: if your hair looks bad, you just need to cut your hair shorter!

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Rose McGowan some time ago I dyed my brown hair almost radically white. By the way, in her early youth she did everything the other way around - she preferred radical black.

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Victoria Beckham Victoria Beckham wouldn't be if she hadn't gone blonde. However, what did she do with her hair (according to the tabloids, her weekly budget for personal care is about $15,000).

4. To maintain a cool blonde, use a special toning shampoo or leave-in conditioner (usually such products have a purple or blue tint). Tint pigments take time to work, so leave them on your hair for 5-7 minutes (if your hair is very light, 3-5 minutes).

5. If you dry your hair with a hairdryer or use a styler, be sure to use heat-protective products: the more shades your hair is lightened, the more fragile and defenseless it becomes against external influences.

6. From mid-spring to mid-autumn, use hair care products with SPF - look for sunscreen filters in shampoos, conditioners, and conditioners. Ultraviolet radiation severely damages bleached hair, and it also fades faster.

7. If you go to the pool, first apply protective oil to your hair (you can use any vegetable oil - olive, avocado, etc.). Because bleach, copper salts and other impurities can cause bleached and highlighted hair... to turn green. This happens especially often if your hair is very light, or if you went to the pool in the first days after dyeing.

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Mask for colored hair "Splendor of Color" MasqueForBeautifulColor, Oribe with a complex based on vegetable oils, keratin, phytoceramides and plant extracts to moisturize, soften coarse hair, protect against ultraviolet radiation and loss of color and shine

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Leave-in protective repair hair spray K-PAK Leave-in Protectant, Joico with a reconstructive complex based on keratin, plant extracts and oils to protect hair from ultraviolet radiation, thermal damage, moisturizing, nourishing and conditioning

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Shampoo for preserving the color and shine of dyed hair Soin Vegetal Capillaire "Vegetable hair care" Yves Rocher with a plant phytocomplex based on natural oils and hawthorn extract

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Revitalizing hair serum "7 essential oils", Aloxxi with jojoba, olive and walnut oils for conditioning, protection and styling

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Range for preserving the color and shine of dyed hair Reflection Chroma Captive, Kerastase(shampoo-bath, balm and mask) with the Systeme Capture complex, based on zinc gluconate, linseed oil, UV filters and vitamin E to restore hair structure, color intensity and protection from negative environmental influences

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Heat protection hair sprayHeatprotectionmist,Toni & Guy Hair Meet Wardrobe with conditioner and antistatic effect

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Shampoo to maintain the color of bleached hair and prevent the appearance of yellowness “Silver highlights” Silver Reflex Shampoo, C:Ehko Men, conditioning restorative hair cream-balm C|8 Nutry Conditioner Cream, Napura and other products for professional skin and hair care at home - in the May MaxiCase

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Shampoo for dry and damaged hair Oleo Intence, Syoss with keratin technology and oil-based thermal protective complex

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New line for shine, protection and softness of hair “Flax and Sweet Almond Milk”, Le Petit Marseillais(shampoo, conditioner and mask) with almond milk, flax extract, monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamins A and E.

8. The simplest and affordable way to revive the color of light or bleached hair - rinse it after washing with a decoction of chamomile flowers. It is not surprising that many stars like to resort to it, and star hair stylists and colorists every now and then recommend various professional products with chamomile extract.