Perfecting Blonde

Being a blonde is not an easy task. It takes a TON of work to find the perfect shade and then maintaining it is pretty close to a full time job. This is no hobby and it is not for the feint of heart. Okay maybe it's not that serious, but I'm biased. My preferred shade of blonde is like arctic ice where Ally's is a delicious shade of golden honey. Both require very specific care that I would like to share with all of you. If you aren't a blonde that's okay because you will be eventually. Until then many of these tips and tricks will help even the darkest of distressed locks.

Let's begin with the bleaching process. Most likely your hairdresser uses between a 20 volume and 40 volume lift on you. Depending on how light you want your hair and how much pain you can stand. Forty volume is like the heat from a thousand burning suns. However beauty is pain so if you want amazing shimmery blonde hair you will suck it up or do what I do and have your hairdresser put a couple packets of sweet n low in the bleach. This is the single most amazing discovery in bleach processing. It removes ALL of the burning sensation!!

Next is your toner. There are a million and one types of toners in all different shades. Guaranteed though you aren't using one! Do not walk out of the salon without toning your newly bleached hair. This is what gives you your specific shade of blonde. Obviously I'm not going to share mine with you. Find your own!

The secret to keeping bleached blonde hair healthy is literally down the street at your grocery store. I prefer Whole Foods, but understandably you may not have one of these fantastic organic grocers near you so do the best you can. What you're looking for is coconut oil. That's right. Stop messing around with mayonnaise and eggs and whatever else you just read in a magazine. Coconut oil is where it's at!! It comes in a solid and melts in your hand. Apply it to your whole head and then leave it in there for at least a day. Pull your hair into a beautiful chignon and let it sit. Don't even think about wearing a rag on your head. Gross! If you have to cover your hair it needs to be with a silk scarf. This will keep your hair healthy and shiny and it helps your hair grow!

In order to maintain your color you will need to invest in a purple shampoo to keep out the brassiness. I have tried every purple shampoo on the market and there is only one that I would recommend. Paul Mitchell's Platinum Blonde color care shampoo. No need to mix this with regular shampoo because it won't turn your hair purple. Use it in good health and great hair!!

Love

Lauren Gardiner

COO of The Las Vegas Style Sirens