From Emily Ratajkowski to Kaia Gerber, blonde locks have officially had their moment in the sun this summer – yet keeping strands looking their best requires more than a weekly deep conditioner treatment. Celebrity colorists reveal their go-to products for maintaining blondes. Celebrity colorists share everything from purple shampoos to heat protectant sprays, which help maintain the shine.
1. Honey Blonde
Honey blonde is the epitome of luxury. This shade complements light complexions and lighter eyes beautifully; ask your stylist to add cool tones over a golden blonde base to get this incredible shade. Play around with proportions by choosing larger or smaller honey highlights for an effortless sun-kissed effect. Try it on the shoulders or in front of your mane to frame your face. This ammonia-free foam hair color is free from PPD and resorcinol for optimal safety for your locks, with an included conditioner to soften them post-coloring for softer locks.
2. Ash Blonde
Ash blonde is a cool-toned shade that works well with light skin tones and blue, green, or gray eyes. This feminine hue offers an alternative to warm honey-blonde tones. Add subtle, natural-looking highlights with some ash-blonde balayage streaks for a subtle transformation. This style works especially well for women already sporting lighter blonde locks who wish to soften their appearance or those interested in going darker. If you’re ready to switch to ash blonde, finding inspirational photos before heading into a salon will help your colorist achieve exactly the shade that suits you best.
3. Golden Blonde
Golden hues make the ideal way to add brightness to blonde locks without looking brassy or yellow, perfect for girls with warm complexions who want an alluring sun-kissed radiance to their locks. Achieve this look best by applying honey or buttery tones, giving the hair an enviable sun-kissed glow. This stunning hue works well on all skin tones and can be used either as a full head of hair or as a balayage to highlight natural textures and create dimension in style. Ask your stylist about lowlights in this vibrant shade for added depth and dimension for an even more significant impact! Keep the glow alive with Redken Blondage High Bright hair Care System’s color-safe shampoo, conditioner, and deep conditioning treatment to maintain that beautiful golden sheen.
4. Cool Blonde
Cool tones feature blue and violet undertones, creating an icy platinum or steely ash shade. To maintain this hue, the balayage color technique with light highlights will work wonders in keeping this tone. Use a purple or blue shampoo that neutralizes brassy hues after every session for the best results. If you’re not quite ready for the commitment of an icy blonde look, try opting for a sandy shade with soft neutral undertones like Leona Lewis and Rihanna’s sandy look – beige, wheat, and sand are ideal shades that work great with light skin tones with cooler undertones – like Leona Lewis or Rihanna’s! For an easy-maintenance blonde that requires fewer salon visits, consider selecting an elegant beige or champagne hue that frames your face and flatters every complexion. Its timeless beauty will always stay in style!
5. Silky Blonde
Reese Witherspoon epitomizes the All-American Girl look with her soft bright blonde locks rooted and softly curled at the root. This shade features an irresistibly buttery combination of gold, honey, and sunshine hues and works particularly well against pearly complexions. Blondes looking for low-maintenance hair color should consider demi-permanent formulations that fade slowly with every wash, such as ammonia-free foams formulated with beneficial ingredients lasting up to 28 washes. Keep your blonde at its peak with new at-home care innovations, like purple shampoos and hair masks designed to neutralize brassy tones. By using these products, you could avoid salon appointments for months; when visiting, look for shades free of PPD and resorcinol to minimize damage caused by other bleaching ingredients.
