Proper hair care for many is like rocket science. But when you decide to color your own hair, choosing the right shade or color can be really hard. This is especially true for blondes.
This however can be made simple by using the following tips in looking for the best at home hair color for blondes:
Do not use More Than two shades that is lighter than your natural color or darker.
If you want to radically change the color of hair or the shade it’s better to have it done by a professional. However, if you decide you still want to do this at home then you should use a semi-permanent hair color which should not be a darker shade and if you are using more than two shades, then it should be lighter or darker than their hair color. If this happens, chances are high that you might end up with a bad dye job.
Do not let The Picture on the Box deceive you
In choosing the best at home color for blondes, it is prudent not to use the picture on the box as basis for your selection of the color as this can be deceiving. You should use the color swatches and descriptions instead. Most boxes will indicate the color (brown, red, blonde and black) and the shade of that color (which can be light, medium or dark). Sometimes they also mention the tone i.e. golden or ashy.
Whether you are ‘warm’ or ‘cool’
Many people would like think of themselves as being both warm and cool. But when it comes to hair color, it is important to know specifically which one you really are. This has nothing to do with personality. If your skin is dark, olive, or golden then you may be warm. The veins in the wrist may also turn green. On the other hand, you are cool if you have fair skin with blue eyes or green ones and if before you tan your skin burns first. Also if the veins skin your wrists run blue. Once you determine whether you are a ‘warm’ or ‘cool’, you will be in a better position to what shades of color look good with your skin tone
Picking the right shade of blonde
For people with brown hair, it is advisable not to go too light or it would appear washed out. Opt for contrast: highlights and low lights. It is always important to remember that darker colors tend to complement green eyes or blue ones as compared to blonde. If you consider choosing to go platinum, it is good to note that this will best work for you if you have a cool skin tone as compared to a warmer skin tone. Individuals with warm skin should opt for warmer shades as brassy blonde color or highlights can be harsh for them.