Blonde over blonde equals blonde. Why foil when your hair has become blonde
all over? At that point all you need is a touch up. If you are serious about a contrast,
in which case you are a good candidate for low lights. Remember, highlights and
lowlights are detail work and should be left up to the pro, this work can take many a
tedious hour. It will save you money in the end. Many a colorist has worked to repair messed up colors.
Have you ever heard the term “less is more?” That is especially true when it
comes to coloring. Subtly is much more attractive, than a head of hair that shouts “I am
blonde!” Mystery is magical, not obviousness. Be a wonder. Let their imagination’s
puzzle over the charisma of your locks. Be an enigma. With a good attitude, the right
color and cut, your hair can influence all those around you. You won’t have to shout
“I am a blonde.” All heads will be charmed when you walk into a room.
There are many types of bleaches out there today to use with your foils. There is
still the powder bleach but now they contain special ingredients to prevent drying out and
flaking, oil bleach, crème bleach and a combination. I prefer the oil and crème bleach
to do any high lifts, because I look for ways to keep hair in good condition. They are
gentle on the hair in comparison to the powdered bleaches. A long time ago there were
only high powered harsh bleaches that left the hair like straw if you weren’t careful.
We didn’t have the deep moisture conditioners that we have now, only crème rinses and
oil treatments. Everyone wanted to be a Platinum blonde and many of us had to have
double processes to bring the hair up to that level. Our scalp would be burning as we’d
madly fan our head. By the time we had our hair up to the proper pale yellow, we then
had to turn around and apply the toner to have the color we desired. The double process
was a one time thing in the beginning, but a nightmare to go through at the time.
The fun part with such a light color, I could choose any shade of blonde I desired, and
would go through a touch up once a month. It would be unthinkable for anyone to see
my dark roots, albeit I knew I wasn’t hiding the fact that I bleached my hair (yes, I
shouted blonde!,). Today, it’s almost fashionable to sport a couple of months new
growth and reveal an inch or two of your natural hair. Colorists do not find this appealing at all.
There are many pathways you can take if you are serious about highlighting your
hair. Be open to what would look best on you and be agreeable with your lifestyle and
personality. You might be blonde right now but have the personality of a saucy redhead.
There isn’t anything like a beautiful red hair. Color and cut is everything. Do not give
up or be discouraged, your unique color designed just for you is just waiting for you.
