It ain’t easy being green blonde. While it?s claimed that blondes have more fun, this isn’t always the case.
Maintaining highlights takes work, especially if you weren’t born that way. Bleaching hair causes it to become more prone to breakage and split ends. This means treatments to strengthen strands, inject moisture and nix brassy tones are mandatory for bottle blondes. But don’t just take our word for it ? renowned colourists Jaye Edwards of Edwards And Co. and Sheree Knobel of Bixie Colour agree. Here, they share their top tips for a top-notch blonde.
Sort out your regime
Why are blondes at risk of damage" (Great question!) In short, lightening is the strongest chemical process that hair can undergo. ?Bleaching products penetrate the core of the hair?s structure to remove all of the natural pigment ? as a consequence, the cuticle can be open and feel rough to the touch,? explains Knobel. Translation" Your hair care regime needs to be thorough in order to replace the nutrients removed through bleaching. As for what this regime looks like" Jaye Edwards explains that it doesn?t have to be complicated, however, high-quality products are a must. ?Your regime at a minimum should include a good shampoo, conditioner, mask, a bond repairer such as Olaplex, a leave-in treatment and a heat protector,? shares Edwards.

Consider a leave-in treatment
Gone are the days when leave-in conditioners and masks were heavy and greasy. The techno...