Noticed any big changes with me lately? In case you haven’t noticed, I’m blonde now! I tried going blonde once or twice but was never happy with the color or results and would switch it back to brown a month or two later. So I decided a few months ago I wanted to go more platinum and reached out to a local salon to make my dream possible. It took two sessions over three weeks and each session was about six hours.
Before my first session, I came in and the girls took a few samples of hair to test and see how my hair would respond. Once they saw what worked and didn’t they went to work.
I asked y’all to send me all the questions you had about going blonde, below are the answers!
Everything You Need to Know About Going Blonde
How long does it take to go blonde?
It’s totally dependent on the health and history of your hair. Virgin, healthy hair is always the easiest to lift and you will get to your end goal a lot quicker. Now if you have box color, it’s going to take more sessions. It’s safe to say around 3-6 months.
How much does it cost?
Anywhere from $400 and up! It’s dependent on the number of sessions and the time it takes. Taking your time will leave you with a healthier end result.
Does your salon offer cruelty-free products?
Yes! Animal testing is against the law in Italy, where we source our color and products from.
What should you do for 3 months before?
Stop coloring it! Get a nourishing shampoo/conditioner to strengthen your hair. I recommend Davines Naturaltech Nourishing shampoo and Vegetarian Miracle for conditioner. Use the Nourishing Hair Building Pak as a mask 1x a week…. you’re going to need it later!
Would I need to lighten my brows?
I’d say no… bold brows are in!
Haircare products to use?
Davines Nourishing Shampoo and Vegetarian Miracle for conditioner. Use the Nourishing hair building pak as a mask 1x a week. And then for toning in-between visits, use the Mr. Smith Blond!
How often would I need touch-ups?
Every 4-6 weeks is average.
Do blondes have more fun?
Blondes do have more fun!! ❤️
The biggest thing to ask yourself is if you’re committed. It is a time commitment, if you go over your appointments or space it out too far, your colorist will have more work to do. The keratin is softer near the scalp and you’ll get a more even platinum if you’re touching up every 4-6 weeks.
And there you have it, folks! Make sure you ask your colorist what to expect and how to care for your hair. And ask their opinion! If they think it’s a bad idea, you may need to wait a few months and make sure your hair is healthy enough to go blonde.
Your hair looks amazing! You are a fabulous blond!
XOXO
Cathy
Awesome post! I hate when people think they can go from box dyed brunette to platinum in one day. Your color turned out really pretty! Purple shampoo is my hero.
I am LOVING the new hair!! Such a great and informative post! I know a lot of people have no idea the process to go blonde from brunette!
If I go blonde, it would be with the assistance of a wig, lol. But I like the color on you, especially with the blunt cut.
Your blonde hair looks amazing! love love love the shade! And the salon sounds amazing – i love that they use cruelty free products
Lee | LegalLee Blonde
I love this! It really is such a process to make such a change but it looks so good on you!
I had no idea it was such a long process to go blonde but I guess it makes sense since you’re having to strip the color away first. I went brown once but it lasted maybe a month or two before I went back to blonde.
xo, Laura
I love you so much as a blonde! I never realized how perfect it was for you!! I think you were meant to be blonde, definitely!
You look so great as a blonde! Is it really more fun? It looks like a lot of maintenance work though…
xo Jessica
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Your hair looks amazing. Love the color and always interested in hearing about the process. I don’t dye my hair often, I just add in the extensions when I need a change.
Loved how thorough this post is. Your hair looks great. Nice choice on you.