The allure of blonde hair, from ice platinum, to deep honey, never loses its charm. Whether you were born with natural blonde hair or count on your colourist to create your perfect shade of blonde, taking care of fair hair requires a dedicated blonde haircare regime to keep the colour fresh, light, bright and keep the hair strong and supple. 

We’re sharing our 6 most important blonde hair tips to help you keep your colour bright!

Is Blonde Hair Hard To Maintain?

Maintaining blonde hair, especially if it's dyed, is definitely more challenging than caring for darker hues. Coloured blonde hair is susceptible to dryness, damage, and colour fading, often requiring a more detailed and regular maintenance routine. 

Environmental factors such as sun exposure, chlorine, and hard water can also lead to brassiness or an unwanted green tint. So, blonde hair might require more effort to maintain its colour clarity, healthy elasticity and shine. 

How To Keep Your Blonde Hair Healthy!

1) Use A Colour-Safe, Sulfate-Free Shampoo & Conditioner:

These products are formulated to gently cleanse without stripping away colour, helping to extend the life of your blonde. The Color Wow Color Security Shampoo and Conditioner is suitable for all hair types, both coloured and non-coloured!

1. Color Security Shampoo is the only 100% clean, sulfate-free shampoo that leaves no residues behind that can dull or darken blonde hair. Unlike most shampoos, every ingredient rinses off for optimal clean, fresh hair and scalp.
2. Color Security Conditioner (available in fine-to-normal and normal-to-thick) paves the way for easy detangling and weightless hydration. It won't oxidise and turn blonde hair yellow or brassy so your colour stays glossy and bright.

2) Deep Condition Regularly:

Colour-treated blonde hair is especially prone to dryness. A weekly deep conditioning treatment works wonders on all hair types, but is critical for overprocessed blonde hair to replenish moisture and strengthen hair strands, keeping them resilient against breakage and environmental stresses. Our pick? Chris Appleton’s Money Masque - your 1-step-prep for luxe, super healthy hair, that can be used once a week or every three shampoos.

3) Protect Against Heat:

Heat styling can further damage vulnerable blonde hair. When it comes to safeguarding fragile strands with the right heat protectant before using tools like straighteners or curling irons, Color Wow is the go-to brand for blondes!

You can also opt for “heatless” styling to benefit the condition of your blonde hair. Try reducing the use of harsh drying methods, such as blow-drying on high heat. Instead, gently pat your hair dry with a soft towel and let it air dry as much as possible.

4) Trim Regularly:

Even the healthiest hair is prone to split ends, especially when it's coloured. Regular trims, every 6-8 weeks, can prevent splits from worsening and help maintain the shape and health of your hair.

5) Avoid Chlorine:

Chlorine can cause significant damage to blonde hair, leading to dryness and discolouration. Rinse your hair with fresh water before and after swimming, and if possible, wear a swim cap to protect your locks.

6) Adjust Your Water Quality:

Hard water, which contains high levels of calcium and magnesium, can leave deposits on your hair, making it dull and causing your blonde to look brassy. Installing a shower filter that softens water can protect your hair from these mineral deposits, keeping your blonde hair bright and preventing it from becoming dry or discoloured.

You can also apply a mineral remover like Dream Filter to your hair to strip out some of those colour-distorting minerals in just 3 minutes!

When it comes to blonde hair maintenance, it’s all about sticking to a few key habits. If you always use a gentle colour-safe shampoo, avoid products that contain colour-warping ingredients, if you don’t skip or skimp on conditioning, and if you limit sun exposure, you're setting yourself up for success.

Simple steps like these can make a big difference, helping to keep your blonde colour bright and your blonde strands strong and resilient.