Changing your hair color from dark to platinum blonde is a ballsy move as going to the other side of the spectrum for your hair is a huge risk which deserves to be well thought out. But there is much to be said about wearing platinum blonde as this colorless hue is reminiscent of Gwen Stefani’s punk-pop vibe that everyone loved. It is definitely edgy and makes a statement too. Several stars have been seen wearing platinum blonde such as Cara Delevingne which looked good on her. This not really a wash-and-wear type of hair color which means that you need to learn how to care for it properly to make the color last. Here are a few tips that you can follow to make your platinum blonde hair work for you.
Commitment
If you are sure that you are ready to go all out platinum blonde, you will need to be committed to caring for it. This means that you will be scheduling an appointment with your hair stylis every month or so to maintain that snowy white hair of yours. If you are a brunette, you will need to go the extra mile when it comes to touch ups since the roots will go back to your natural color as it grows.
Cut some hair
Bleaching your hair comes with a cost. You will need to prepare yourself because there is going to be a huge chunk of hair that will disappear. This isn’t really a bad thing because, aside from rocking a new hair color, you will also look amazing with your new do.
Skip shampoo
It’s alright to skip shampooing your hair three days prior to your appointment even using dry shampoo. This is necessary as the natural oils on your hair can help protect your scalp and hair from the harsh dyes that are going to be used to bleach your hair. It is always a good idea to soak your hair in oils like argan and jojoba prior to your bleaching to ensure that your hair strands are well protected.
Wash hair with sulfate-free and color-safe shampoo as well as conditioner
To make your platinum blonde hair last longer, make sure that you avoid using shampoo and conditioners that have sulfate as this can damage the color of your hair. You don’t want to end up having yellow hair instead of having the snow white hair you’ve always wanted.
Switch to a silky pillowcase
Shedding is common when you dye your hair but if you are worried that your hair is falling more often, you might want to consider switching to silk pillowcases so there will be less friction between your hair and your pillow.
Take care when using oils
Keep in mind that dyeing your hair to platinum blonde means that it can take the color of any hair product that you use. So instead of using purple colored shampoo, opt for lavender instead. As for oils, go for those that are colorless to give your hair that added hydration, shine, and protection against UV color that comes from the sun.
Avoid heat
You will need to be careful when it comes to using heating tools on your bleached hair as it can weaken your hair strands further. It’s important that you lessen the use of heating tools when you are styling your hair to keep it in good condition.
