There are endless possibilities of options when it comes to blonde highlights. Just know that the real magic lies in your color choice and the colorist. The beauty of blonde highlights is in its effortlessness and versatility in keeping women fabulous and chic.
What Are Blonde Highlights?
There are warm shades of blonde, which we like to call highlights. Whether you've got dark, red or brown hair, you can simply turn things around with a highlight. With the numerous warm shades of blonde, blonde highlights perfectly complement nearly every skin tone. They also sit well on light, brunette or dark hair. If you need inspiration for a highlight, we've got you covered with a color that compliments what you have on, but you may need to do some work.
Why Do You Need Blonde Highlights?
Highlights are a great way to upgrade your look. Blonde highlights, especially, are incredibly taking the hit in the salon world in bringing shine and stunning dimension like never before. For one, getting blonde highlights done requires low maintenance and gives many styling options. Even if you're naturally red or platinum, you could transform your look with any of the over 50 shades of blonde highlights available. If you are sure that a blonde highlight is your next hair craving, then satisfying it with a bright blonde color—or something close to your previous color—from any of GK Hair's Blonde Collection can subtly create a world of difference.
What You Need for a Blonde Highlight
It is advisable to go through one or two consultations for a highlight that suits you. Blonde highlights are worth the risk, investment and effort, and you'll be glad for it when it's all done. A golden rule to follow is to come along to the salon with pictures of something that looks close to what you want. Feeling brave and ready for an adventure? Not to worry, transitioning to a new shade with the best technique will flatter you.
How to Get the Most of Blonde Highlights
Highlights do not have to be full head-on. You could go for warm shades of blonde if you are just starting. With highlights, placement is important to have beautiful, blonde hair that speaks elegance and care. Bleach can be applied near the roots and not completely on the hair. They could also be placed slightly around the face if you're trying them for the first time. Blonde highlights should never be done by the wrong hands. Even a mild change can change your entire look, so be careful with choosing a colorist—you want a highlight, not a ruin. If you are taking a quick transformation from a darker shade or a natural blonde to a bright blonde, be aware of the commitment to keep this high-end color.
Types of Blonde Highlights
Half Head Highlights
This is typically applying a blonde color to your crown and sides. You could choose to also lighten the top layer for a summery, glistening effect. This highlight is unique and especially for those with short and fine hair.
Babylights
Babylights give the illusion of a color you were born with—natural and original. To create a babylight, your colorist will color even the very fine strands of your hair from the root all through to the tip. Babylights are worth the effort if offered the right care. Add a purple shampoo to your routine and maintain the color of your hair down to the roots.
Blonde Balayage
If you are seeking to enhance your color rather than changing it, then a balayage is a great option. Even blondes can be done with a balayage technique—freehand without foils—and very low maintenance. Rock natural, sun-kissed highlight in any season with a balayage blonde done across your face, mid-lengths and ends.
Full Head Highlights
This is more of a dramatic way of going blonde. Those with dark brown or red hair can create a truer highlight easily with a full head of highlight. It uses foil to separate sections of hair as they are being bleached until the entire head is done. The color is layered for complete brightening without any undertone. Growing and maintaining blondes with full head highlights may be tricky as they get brassy easily and conspicuously. Go for a purple shampoo like GK Hair's Silver Bombshell Shampoo to remove undertones from your colored hair.
Best Hair Care Products Options for Blonde Hair
Time and again, GK Hair's Blonde Collection has stayed solid in providing the best hair care products for blondes and other colored-treated hair.
Purple Shampoo
Color-treated hair especially blonde highlights gets brassy faster. But with GK Hair's Silver Bombshell Shampoo, your colored hair can be clean and healthy without fading.
Shield Shampoo and Conditioner
Regardless of the age of your hue, GK Hair's Shield Shampoo and Conditioner is tailored to protect the hue of your hair from sunlight and other environmental factors.
Leave-In Hair Cream
Banish brassy tones with GK Hair's Leave-In Bombshell Hair Cream which contains coconut oil and fruit extracts that deliver hydration. You should apply hair cream when hair is wet and before heat-styling.
Styling Cream
Keep your hair in style and tame frizz in one go with GK Hair's Cashmere Hair Cream specially formulated for blondes.
Conditioning Masque
Neutralize yellow undertones as they appear with a masque treatment. Mix GK Hair's Hot Bombshell Masque in a bowl with warm water until what you have is a smooth and cream-like consistency. Apply using a round brush. Leave for about 5-20 minutes, then rinse out thoroughly.
Final Thoughts
Colored hair doesn't require as much maintenance as you think. Don't get slowed down by brassy tones, frizz and dryness when you can style them effortlessly with the recommended products mentioned. Steer clear of using the wrong products, show off your new look and stay as chic as possible. We are rooting for you!
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