Advice on going platinum blonde

Considerations are positive. Going all over platinum is not for everyone, and it can be difficult when your natural hair is very dark.  While the allure of platinum blonde hair is undeniable, it's essential to weigh the pros and cons before taking the plunge. Transitioning to a full-head platinum look can be transformative, but it requires careful consideration, especially if your natural hair is dark. The journey to platinum blonde may involve multiple sessions at the salon, potential damage to your hair, and rigorous maintenance to keep your entire head's color looking fresh. However, the end result of achieving that coveted icy hue can be incredibly rewarding for those willing to embrace the process. Remember, a thorough consultation with your stylist is key to ensuring that going platinum is the right choice for your entire head.

The Role of A Professional Colorist

A master hair colorist knows that your natural hair has to be pre-lightened to at least a pale yellow or lighter using a lightener. The right toner is key in creating a true platinum color, although, there are varying shades from ice cream blonde, silvery blonde, and warm blonde. The goal is to keep the natural hair healthy; (1) lower and slower involves using a lower volume developer (such as ten volume) and a lightener, and allowing the hair to process slower. Olaplex can be helpful by adding a bond builder that repairs broken bonds that occur while bleaching. With Olaplex, it is important to understand the processing time will take longer.

Maintain the Integrity of Your Hair With Follow-Appointments

It's crucial to trust a professional colorist when aiming for platinum blonde hair. The process requires pre-lightening, selecting the right toner, and maintaining hair health with treatments like Olaplex. Regular appointments are essential to prevent breakage and maintain the integrity of your hair. These steps ensure that your platinum blonde locks stay vibrant and healthy in the long run, even if you decide to bleach it a second time.

10 tips on going platinum blonde

Platinum blonde should appear opalescent, shiny, and healthy. If your own hair is damaged, then going platinum is not your best option. Of course, all stylists would prefer to work with a client with virgin hair, but that is simply not always the case.

1). Be prepared to touch up roots every three to four weeks depending on how quickly your own hair grows. If you let your roots grow too long, then bleaching can create bands (lines of demarcation), making the lightening process difficult and possibly damaging.

2) You may need to visit the salon for toners in between visits, hair naturally oxidizes creating yellowy tones, and toning will help to combat these unwanted undertones.

3). Make sure your budget allows for frequent salon visits.

4) Bleached hair is more porous and may take longer to blow-dry. You will need to invest in at-home care to keep your hair healthy. But you may still experience some breakage.

5) Porous hair, due to bleaching, will hold a better curl set. Therefore, you may not need to wash and style your hair as often.  

6) You may want to change your foundation, lipstick, and make-up to compliment your platinum hair.

7) You may want to change some of your wardrobe color choices; black is amazing, but white clothing can look bland, as well as emphasize strange tones in your hair.  

8) Blonde hair will turn heads; if you like attention then blonde is the way to go.

9) Platinum blonde can be harsh on the skin tone, it tends to look best on pale skin or darker skin. A complexion with a yellow undertone may not look best with platinum hair.

10). Protect your hair when spray tanning, and use tanning lotion since it can add a strange orange hue to your platinum hair.

What to do if you don't like your platinum hair color?

I certainly do not recommend coloring hair darker on a whim, the process takes color filling, and going dark may be a shock to your system. Instead, consider having a root melt applied with a bit of a darker tone. A root melt will immediately add dimension, and may just be what the doctor ordered. However, if you do not like your previous color or are unhappy with your platinum hair color, it is important to consult with a professional before making any drastic changes to avoid damaging your hair.

You may want to add some lowlights to the root melt, or a reverse balayage. Your hair will still be blond, but with complimentary color that adds dimensions, and will help to avoid the awkward grow-in phase. Going platinum blonde is a bold decision that can transform your look. It's essential to consider the maintenance involved, such as investing in at-home care products to keep your hair healthy and dealing with potential breakage and hair loss due to bleaching.

On the bright side, porous hair from bleaching can hold curls better, reducing the need for frequent styling. Adjusting your makeup and wardrobe choices to complement your new platinum hair can enhance your overall look.

If you're not satisfied with your platinum hair color, avoid impulsively going darker. Instead, opt for a root melt or add lowlights for dimension without completely changing

How to Care for Bleach Hair with Toner

When you have a whole head of platinum-blonde hair, yellow tones hair may be your enemy. As your blonde hair oxidizes, you may need to have a toner applied in between hair bleaching, and purple conditioner will work to maintain ash blonde. Ask a professional hairstylist for product recommendations to keep your hair free of strange hues. If you want a no-commitment color change, do like celebs such as Kim Kardashian and try out a wig! Don't forget to also use a purple shampoo, like Clairol's shimmering lights, to keep your hair brass-free in between toner touch-ups.

Conclusion

Think about going platinum, it can be life-changing in both a positive and negative way. Always seek the advice of a professional colorist, particularly one that specializes in blonde hair. There are stylists that only work on creating stunning blond hair color in a variety of techniques.

Do you happen to have any advice to give on going platinum blonde? Please use the comment section below, we appreciate and love your advice.

Note: While there is a lot of fun to be had with a hair color chart and hair dye, if you have an existing hair color on your hair, you might need to be careful about the hair color remover and its process to achieve your baseline hair color to start from. While color trends might get you ready for a fun season, taking the right precautions will get you there stress-free.