The product is easy enough to setup and use, the product is strong when used near your face so keep a window open! It can irritate eyes or breathing when you get a strong whiff of it! The second number, to the right of the full stop, is your tone. You can learn more about undertones below. Tones go from 8 (mocha) through 5 (warm mahogany) to 1 (cool ash). This is how your stylist chooses the primary undertones to your colour. Consider updating your pixie haircut for fall with a fresh new color. This gold and copper color combination is extremely flattering for all. To maintain this hairstyle, book in for regular trims. 11. Pumpkin spice and auburn hair It’s crucial for these colors to be slightly lighter or darker than your own natural shade. Choosing the most suitable hue means you’ll look younger instantly! For cool undertones: When you pay for a salon, you’re paying for the professional service and the experience of being pampered in safe hands. And I guess the option to get it re-done if it doesn't meet your expectations!’ So, can you achieve the same colour at home?

There are just three numbers to understand when it comes to L’Oréal Professionnel blonde hair shades. Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Ceteareth-20, Octyldodecanol, Sodium, Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Parfum, Serine, Oleic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Sulfite, Ethanolamine, Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate, Etidronic Acid, Carbomer, 4-Amino-m-Cresol, Resorcinol, Potassium Hydroxide, 2-Amino-6-Chloro-4-Nitrophenol, 2-Methylresorcinol, 4-Amino-2, Hydroxytoluene, Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypyridine, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Sulfate, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl AlcoholHeat protectors, bond-building treatments and purple shampoos are the perfect trio for topping up your tone and keeping hair soft and healthy,’ Jordanna explains. ‘I use Wella heat protectors on my clients as well as Wellaplex, which is only available in salons, but there are other alternatives that work in a similar way — it’s all about boosting keratin and protein in the hair to replenish bonds that are broken when bleaching. So, look for the best bond-building treatment for your hair type, as a good one can really bolster hair strength between salon visits.’

Our panel was divided about whether the instructions were easy to follow, and some found it fiddly to use, but if you’re a seasoned box dyer, this shouldn’t be a problem. Aqua, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Etidronic Acid, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Potassium Hydroxide, 2,6-Dicarboxypyridine, Disodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Benzoate It’s also crucial to follow the instructions to a T if you're attempting an at-home dye job,’ she says. Although you may be in a rush to see just how much more fun blondes have (can vouch), she warns not to ignore the instructions. If you’re looking for a bolder style, go for a pearly color tone or some glitter highlights or even hair tinsel!

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If you have cool undertones (blues, purples and pinks) we recommend trying a lighter shade of blonde or pink – but not too light! – to bring your skin tone forward. My advice - do your research first and also use the max time allowed for each product! If goes wrong repeat use of the shampoo and masking product will be needed but sadly I still didn't reach the platinum level of blond. May try this one more time in future to see how it comes out then - TBC... Dark blonde hair colour often has highlights and lowlights to give it depth and shimmer. You need to protect and enhance the colour distinction every time you wash. Try the Blondifier Gloss Shampoo, designed specifically to bring radiance to the different tones in blonde coloured hair.

Show off a glossy mane with rich golden highlights that will catch the autumnal light. Style wavy or straight using your best hair straighteners. 17. Caramel and pumpkin hair If you’re worried this hair color won’t suit you, take your cue from Adele’s strawberry blonde hairstyleand slowly transition from lighter hair to pumpkin spice with ginger highlights to add warmth and contrast. 8. Vibrant pumpkin spice curlsBarbie blonde is not just about the tone — hair also needs to look healthy and cared for to compare. The way you should care for your blonde hair depends on its shade. Dark blondes, for example, have different concerns to ash-coloured hair and ultra-light platinum blonde shades. Here’s how we recommend caring for your blonde hair depending on its colour: Ash blonde Apply some petroleum jelly to your hairline to ensure that your hair is the only thing being coloured