Go blonde or go home

Nothing screams a breath of fresh hair than a new hairstyle. In Hollywood, stars like Rihanna, Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian have taken things to the extreme by going blonde. Although colouring hair blonde is nothing new, chances are the trio have started a trend and a lot of young women across the world are seriously considering going blonde for the first time. If you happen to be one of them, here are a few things to take into consideration before taking the plunge.

Choose right

Ethnicity, skin tone and skin colour are some of the things you have to consider when choosing a blonde hair colour. There are many different shades of blonde designed to suit a variety of people, depending on how dramatic you want to go. Shades like golden bronze and honey blonde are best suited for medium to dark skin tones.

 

Find a professional

Dyeing your own hair may be affordable and convenient but struggling to follow the instructions on a home kit and having your hair turn out any other colour than blonde is also a high possibility. Why not spare yourself the trouble and visit a salon and get the job done professionally instead. Remember it’s very easy to colour over blonde should you not like it.

 

Take care

Going blonde can cause a lot of damage to ethnic hair because it is delicate and easily harmed by the high levels of harsh chemicals in the hair colour. Use products specifically made for ethnic hair because others may not be effective and make your hair fragile and cause breakage.

 

Baby steps

If you’re keen to go blonde but have cold feet, why not start small? If you have dark hair you could start by going brown and then light brown and gradually work your way to a blonde hair colour of your choice instead of making a dramatic change.

 

It’s your choice

An alternative to dyeing your own hair is having blonde braids or a weave attached or even wearing a wig. Also, if you have extensions or a weave you could start off with subtle highlights and then decide if you want to go lighter.

 

Beware the stereotype

Your hair colour may determine how others perceive you. There are certain stereotypes associated with being blonde. Some stereotypes about blondes are that they just want to have fun or they are dumb. You may struggle to be taken as seriously, so think twice before making the change.