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5 Things to Know Before Going Blonde

Updated: Oct 11, 2021

We have all heard the saying, “Blondes have more fun” right!? Whatever truth this myth holds, there are a few other less known FACTS regarding blonde bombshells. I’m here to share all the deets with you!


To Di- or Not to Di-

(Di-mension that is.)

Going blonde is not typically a “cut + dry” decision. A lot more goes into the process than you'd think; you’ll want to have a clear image of what you want.


Here are 2 categories to consider to help you narrow it down:


1. Dimensional: picture Carrie Underwood for a visual. Dimensional blonde could mean a highlight or a balayage. Your stylist may suggest adding low-lights to make the highlights appear brighter. It sounds counterproductive (we know!) but trust the process + you'll love the “pop of brightness” results!


2. Non-dimensional (all over): picture Khaleesi from Game of Thrones. This would be more of an “all over” root-to-end, solid color kind of look. Both options are both so different, yet so beautiful!



Don’t be b-ASH-ful

Ash blonde has been a trend for a while now, + we don’t see it going anywhere anytime soon!

One thing to understand about this sought-after look, is that the eye can perceive it as dark. To get this look, you’ll have to get the hair ultra-light first, like super light!! Then we tone

to give it that “ashy“ affect. It can appear that your hair is darker (because our human eyes translate ashy hues to dark), but it’s not as far as levels of lightness go! It just isn’t as BRIGHT (keyword!).


Talk with your stylist and make sure you fully understand the difference between BRIGHTNESS + LIGHTNESS. Don’t be shy, ask questions! We also recommend you schedule a consultation first; this way we can cover everything from start to finish so there are no surprises! Check out this ashy blonde below!

Speaking of Surprises...

How many sessions?!

One thing your stylist will go over with you during a consultation is the lightening process taking multiple sessions. Depending on the history + current state of your hair, + what the end goal is... reaching that end goal could take multiple sessions. Here are a few things to keep in mind...


Time


Reaching your goal could take more time than you think- sometimes even a year to achieve. (Sounds crazy... but we want to do it right and do it safe)


Cost


Multiple sessions mean multiple costs. Your stylist will cover this during your consultation. They will go over each step along the way + show you specifics on what to expect cost wise. Don’t worry, there won't be any surprises!