WHAT TO KNOW

REACHING YOUR DESIRED SHADE MAY TAKE TIME

Going blonde doesn’t normally happen overnight. It would take multiple appointments with your stylist in order to go blonde. If you have black hair, don’t expect to go all the way platinum in one visit. You could end up with severe breakage, which may only be reversed by a very short haircut.

YOU MIGHT NEED HELP FROM A PROFESSIONAL

Most colourists don’t recommend bleaching at home, and for good reason too: Things can get ugly—fast. The thing is, getting your perfect blond is rarely a one-stop shop. Think of it more like a journey of appointments and athome maintenance, you won’t want to damage your hair.

BLONDE HAIR IS HIGH MAINTENANCE

In recent years, dark roots have become a trend but if you want to keep them hidden then you probably have to dye them every three to six weeks. Then you need to maintain your colour. Plus, you’ll have to take extra care of your hair with products that may not be cheap. If you’d rather not fork out for the cost of maintaining fair hair, it might be best to stick to your current ‘do.

YOUR HAIR MAY BECOME DAMAGED

Of all the colouring methods, bleaching is the most damaging, and should always be done professionally and slowly. Overuse and repeated application of bleach to the scalp can strip the

hair of moisture and damage the follicle. This may cause the hair to either fall out from the root or break at the weakest point along the hair shaft

YOU MIGHT NEED TO CHANGE YOUR MAKEUP AS A BLONDE

A new hair hue can totally change your colourings and naturally when people change their hair colour, they’ll adjust their makeup. Being blonde, you may want to enhance your eyes less – and go lighter on the bronzer.