(image via lightscameraction)Now that beach season is near, a lot of you might be thinking about lightening up your 'do. Whether you go all-out Barbie or just sneak in a few highlights, those rocking a cool sandy or platinum blond are gonna need help keeping it bright.
The following is a little FYI from my own experience, and expert advice from my stylist bestie, Sissy B.
What is "brassy"? The yellow or orangey undertones that start showing through as the toner your stylist applied to your bleached hair fades (most are demi-permanent) or that happens due to buildup from the natural minerals in your tap water.
Do "made for blondes" shampoos and conditioners undo brassiness? Usually no. Unscrew the cap and if the stuff inside isn't a shade of purple, it's not going to do shit. Though some of them can add a little extra shine to your hair, like Redken Blonde Glam conditioner, which has a nice light grapefruity scent to it.
What works? Try Pantene Silver Expressions conditioner ($6) -- it says it's for gray and white hair, but it's effective on brightening blonds as well-- or Aveda Blue Malva conditioner ($ 16) which the longer you leave it on battles brass even harder. You can also go to Sally Beauty and pick up a small packet of UnRed Hair Color Drabber (usually about $3), then squeeze it into your existing conditioner and shake. If your hair is super brassy, you can even use two per bottle.
Who shouldn't use these? Golden blondes, auburns and you fabulous redheads - don't touch this stuff!
The following is a little FYI from my own experience, and expert advice from my stylist bestie, Sissy B.
What is "brassy"? The yellow or orangey undertones that start showing through as the toner your stylist applied to your bleached hair fades (most are demi-permanent) or that happens due to buildup from the natural minerals in your tap water.
Do "made for blondes" shampoos and conditioners undo brassiness? Usually no. Unscrew the cap and if the stuff inside isn't a shade of purple, it's not going to do shit. Though some of them can add a little extra shine to your hair, like Redken Blonde Glam conditioner, which has a nice light grapefruity scent to it.
What works? Try Pantene Silver Expressions conditioner ($6) -- it says it's for gray and white hair, but it's effective on brightening blonds as well-- or Aveda Blue Malva conditioner ($ 16) which the longer you leave it on battles brass even harder. You can also go to Sally Beauty and pick up a small packet of UnRed Hair Color Drabber (usually about $3), then squeeze it into your existing conditioner and shake. If your hair is super brassy, you can even use two per bottle.
Who shouldn't use these? Golden blondes, auburns and you fabulous redheads - don't touch this stuff!
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