Light blond hair color: advantages, disadvantages, pitfalls

People who want a soft, natural look have always chosen light blond hair color. It’s a tone that works well on a variety of skin tones and can make you look young and fresh. This color is popular because it provides a subtle brightness without being overly striking.

Light blond, like any hair color, has advantages and disadvantages. Maintaining the color can take work, but it can make your features stand out. Maintaining the shade at regular intervals will prevent it from fading or becoming brassy.

Recognizing some of the difficulties is essential before going light blond. Being organized can help you maximize the positive aspects of this classic color while reducing any negative ones, from selecting the ideal shade to avoiding common pitfalls.

Advantages	Disadvantages and Pitfalls
Soft and natural look	Can appear dull if not well-maintained
Easy to lighten or darken	Prone to brassiness without proper care
Low-maintenance for root regrowth	Requires toning to keep the color fresh
Matches well with a variety of skin tones	Can wash out some complexions if too ashy
Versatile for different hair styles	May need regular conditioning to avoid dryness

Features of light blond hair color

Even though it may seem strange, having the most natural makeup, natural fabrics, and natural hair color allows you to be in style right now. Stay with us if you want to acquire this specific shade of blonde hair even though you are not naturally blonde. What light blond is, how to achieve it at home, and how to dye your curls light blond without damaging them are all things we’ll cover.

The Russian eye is accustomed to light blond shades, just as they are to dark ones; light blond hair color is rather popular in Russia. Colorists refer to it as medium blond. Its most appealing quality is its remarkable adaptability. Light blonde hair complements practically any appearance (it’s all about finding your personal style); it goes well with any kind of attire and can dress up or down a woman of any age, from a high school student to a dignified woman.

Photos before and after coloring

You can witness for yourself how drastically changing a person’s complexion to light blond can change their appearance and make their face seem radiant. We’ve chosen a few "before and after" pictures featuring stylists’ work to showcase all the benefits of light blond hair color. You can see how girls with light blond hair tone look different from one another.

Who suits light blond hair color?

Light blond is a universal shade with a rich range, as we have already mentioned, so you can choose a color that works for almost everyone. Naturally, people with gray-blue eyes and light skin—even pale—will find it easiest. However, there’s no need to worry for girls with dark skin and hair; all it takes to dye their hair light-blond is a few tone lighter curls.

Cold light-blond

• "winter" appearance type;

• appearance type "summer".

Dark (brown or black) hair, dark (black-brown, brown, blue, or green) eyes, and extremely light skin are characteristics of the winter type.

Ash hair, which can be light or dark, cold skin tones (pale pink, light olive), light brown, gray, blue, and light blue eyes are characteristics of the summer type.

Should you belong to the "summer" or "winter" color type, cool tones of blonde will work well on you.

Ultra-Violet shampoo-bath and Kérastase

Important point: the cold shade is very capricious. At home, its icy character will be supported by products with purple pigments: shampoo Matrix Brass Off, conditioner L’Oréal Professionnel Blondifier Cool, shampoo Redken Blondage, Kérastase Blond Absolu Ultra-Violet and similar products.

Warm light blond

The warm light blond range is appropriate for people with:

• “spring” appearance type;

• "autumn" appearance type.

Girls that are considered "spring" have extremely fair skin, warm (typically light) hair, and light eyes.

Young ladies in the "autumn" season are distinguished by their golden complexion, warm eyes, and hair color, which comes in all shades of honey and cognac.

Warm light-blond tones work best for "spring" and "autumn" palettes that are harmonious and non-contrasting.

It’s simple to maintain a warm tone. Use the same products with purple pigments when you notice that the strands are beginning to take on a noticeable red undertone.

Antioxidant-containing professional cosmetics products, such as milk with an acidic pH (L’Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color), conditioner Matrix Color Obsessed, and milk Kérastase Chromatique, will slow down the fading process.

What does light blond hair color look like: a palette of beautiful paint shades

There is an endless variety of light blond shades; a salon specialist will mix the exact shade that is right for you. And today, we’ll talk about the light blond range’s most well-liked and stunning hues.

Natural

Natural light blond hair color is regarded as practically neutral since it blends in with any outfit and doesn’t draw attention to itself. It won’t require changing clothes, which is a big plus!

Very light

Extremely light blond will make you practically a blonde, but it will also enable you to keep your naturalness and follow this year’s biggest trend. Keep an eye on the hue’s warmth and coolness with the colorist to ensure that the final coloring produces a harmonious image.

Brown

Though it is still in the light brown shade range, a light brownish blond is closer to the chestnut range. Ideal for people who wish to make improvements but aren’t ready for drastic changes or wanting to join the light-blond team. Brown-haired ladies and brunettes, pay more attention to this tone!

Golden-blond

If you are the "summer" or "winter" color type, pearl light-blond will look fantastic in the picture. Given its cold tone, this shade will go well with your skin tone and eye color.

Ash-blond

An additional beneficial choice for those with a chilly appearance. Ash-colored skin tones accentuate the brightness of fair skin tones and vibrant eye colors.

With a purple tint

Bold and decisive people choose light-blond with a hint of purple! You will add a unique charm to your image while adhering to the naturalness trend.

Unusual color nuances fade in literally a week, but with proper care, the happiness of having your own miraculous light-blond-lilac plant will last much longer. It also seems miraculous that the Matrix Keep Me Vivid range maintains the color shine for up to 65 days (no, these are still clever formulas and modern technologies).

How to choose a light-blond dye?

The most crucial factor to consider when selecting a hair color for light-blond coloring is the original shade.

Therefore, you probably won’t need a permanent dye with the strongest pigment if you have light hair. It will be sufficient to save toners and tint products.

The one exception is when you need to adjust the shade’s temperature, like switching from a warm to a cold range. To counteract the unwanted undertones of red, yellow, and other colors, you might need to use more active coloring ingredients in this situation.

You cannot get by without lightening if you have dark hair (dark blond, chestnut, or black), or if you have ever had your hair colored. The colorist must remove any artificial or natural pigment from the hair structure in order to give the strands a subtle, light shade.

• for coloring natural light hair — toning and semi-permanent compositions;

• for transition to another temperature — permanent compositions;

• for coloring already dyed or dark hair — lightening plus permanent or toning compositions.

Having a lot of gray hair makes everything both easier and harder at the same time. The colorist’s continued halt at permanent compositions presents a challenge. Thankfully, contemporary permanent dyes are made with a high concentration of protective ingredients and a low ammonia content. That’s exactly how Matrix SoColor Pre-Bonded and Redken Color Gels Lacquers are; we encourage you to get to know them.

The actual coloring procedure will proceed without a hitch, and the outcome will be genuinely amazing: flawless, exquisite color with restorative qualities, total coverage of gray hair, shine, and elasticity of hair. And gray hair in the growing root zone will be invisible if you use the airtouch or shatush technique.

How to dye your hair light blond at home?

The light blond range is highly intricate; even a slight deviation from the correct temperature scale can lead to very unsatisfactory results. Though the shade appears to be precisely what you were looking for, for some reason it doesn’t work on you.

We advise leaving light blond coloring to your salon specialist in order to prevent this. Having a basic understanding of the dying process is helpful even if you have no intention of dying your hair light blond.

Dyeing light hair

In order to achieve the same temperature as the original color of the curls on light blonde hair, colorists use mild dyes like Matrix SoColor Sync Pre-Bonded.

The formula’s foundation is a dyeing system that uses cationic polymers and taurine to help maintain and even enhance the hair’s quality.

• The master will apply the dye to dry or dried up to 80% hair, starting from the root zone.

• While the dye is soaking, you can ask for coffee and relax with a magazine in your hands.

• In about 20 minutes, the hairdresser will invite you to the wash. Hair and scalp are washed with a color-fixing shampoo.

• Finally, a treatment based on a product for colored hair. For light-blond hair, the hairdresser can use a concentrate L’Oréal Professionnel Blondifier or, for example, milk Kérastase Blond Absolu.

• The procedure will be completed with drying and styling.

Dyeing dark hair

You must first lighten your dark hair in order to dye it a light-blond shade. Since the dark pigment is not well removed from the hair structure, lightening will probably need to be done in phases.

Concerning the state of the strands, you shouldn’t be concerned. Most likely, your hairdresser only uses mild bleaching powders with added safety ingredients. Ceramides, natural waxes, and bonder, a complex that fortifies and keeps intact ionic bonds in the structure of hair, are a few examples of these.

Bonder can be found in Redken Flash Lift and Matrix Light Master powders, which are designed to reduce any unfavorable "side effects" from the beauty ritual.

The colorist will behave in this way:

• apply the lightening composition to the entire hair or to individual strands, if complex coloring is assumed, the holding time depends on the desired degree of lightening;

• wash off the composition with a shampoo that stops the oxidative reaction – each professional brand has a similar product, for example, L"Oréal Professionnel this is Metal Detox – a restorative salon shampoo that ensures the purity of the coloring shade;

• then the master will dry the hair, apply toner, and in 30 minutes (take into account the drying time with a hairdryer) you will meet a new you – light brown and happy!

Fashionable coloring ideas for hair of different lengths

In addition to being a universally flattering hue, dark blond can be enhanced to any hair length and appearance type through a variety of coloring methods. Let’s make sure.

For long hair

Long, pale blonde hair will look fantastic with:

• balayage (due to the contrast between the roots and ends);

• frequent highlighting (gives great depth and volume to the styling).

For medium hair

Medium-length blonde hair will look fantastic with:

• ombre (soft transitions will help make the hairstyle harmonious);

• shatush (a pleasant effect of slightly sun-bleached locks).

For short hair

Any outfit will look more vibrant with short, light-blond hair, and the right coloring will enhance this effect! Ideal for you:

• coloring with the addition of a darker shade;

• soft ombre;

• airtouch.

Because of its gentle, natural appearance that brightens the complexion and imparts a youthful feeling, light blond hair color is a popular choice. It does, however, have advantages and disadvantages. Although it draws attention to facial features and works well in a variety of styles, it can dry out hair, need frequent maintenance to prevent brassiness, and not be appropriate for all skin tones. To get the best results and steer clear of common pitfalls like uneven coloring or damage, selecting the right shade and using the right hair care products are essential.

How to care for hair after coloring?

After coloring, hair needs extra care because any chemical effect, no matter how small, alters it, making it more porous, stiff, and dull after the toner is removed.

Experts at SalonSecret advise incorporating the following elements into standard hair care routines:

• a restorative mask once or twice a week (for example, a concentrated mask for colored hair Biolage ColorLast);

• leave-in care after each wash (the mission of preserving color and protecting hair from negative environmental factors can be accomplished with the oil Matrix Oil Wonders);

Kérastase and Cicaplasme Serum

• reliable thermal protection during styling (Kérastase Blond Absolu Cicaplasme with UV filters and hyaluronic acid – the best choice after lightening).

If you want a soft, natural look, light blond hair color can be a great option. It softly draws attention to your best features, giving your hair a radiant yet delicate look.

It may take work to keep this color vibrant, though. Touch-ups on a regular basis may be necessary to maintain its fresh appearance, particularly if you have darker roots. Using the appropriate products is also crucial to preventing damage and dryness.

Light blond is ultimately a lovely, adaptable choice. It might be the ideal way to elevate your style, if you’re ready for the maintenance and care.

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