Blondes really do have a hard time when it comes to maintaining hair colour as well as health and banishing brassiness. I hope that this post helps all you blondes out there.
1.First is the Lee Stafford Hot Shot 4 Blondes Shampoo Treatment. This product isn't the standard blonde shampoo it's actually a treatment. The packet contains 3 'Hot Shots' which you use over time depending on how ashy you want your hair to look. I used to use these when my hair was almost all bleach blonde and I dyed it purple or pink afterwards. They are a high strength product which is why the packaging says to only leave them on for 2 mins. Would I advice this? No with all toners I think you need to leave them on for at least 5 mins to get a result but it's trial and correction. You need to test how your hair will take on toners and it will take a couple of times to get a good idea on how your hair works. Also I'd just like to say that toners are the weakest form of dye so if you do go a little overboard and end up with a purple tint to your hair this will wash out in less than a week. Now this product is a true purple and will give you a true purple tint if you like. It turns brassy blonde hair to white shades. The product also has a warming sensation which can make your head feel a little itchy but I guess that's just how it works. The only downside about this product is that it costs £7.49 at Boots which I think is a little overpriced for such a tiny amount.
2. Secondly I'd like to talk about everyone's favorite Touch of Silver Silver Shine Shampoo Weekly Treatment - bit of a mouthful. Everyone knows that this toner works. It does what it days. For those who don't know this toner has a bluey undertone although it comes out silver. I'd recommend you to start off with a small about for a short amount of time say 5 mins and build up gradually that way you'll be able to see how your hair reacts. This toner really does banish brassiness and it always makes my hair feel so sleek, smooth and shiny. I wouldn't recommend you use this more than 3 times a week as it does start to make the scalp feel a little itchy - trust me I know. But with a price tag of around £3 you can't go wrong. I'd really recommend this toner to first time blondes or anyone with ombre hair!
3. Thirdly is my current favorite - Daddy-O toner from Lush. Now this isn't because it works any better than previously mentioned products it's actually because this product has more of a red - purple/ pink undertone compared to the Touch of Silver. I'm preferring this undertone at the moment because it helps me match my hair to my recently purchased Foxy Locks extensions in Latte. The smell of this product is amazing and fresh and even when my boyfriend and sister have used it on their brown hair it's made their hair look a lot more shiny and healthy. The only thing you need to be cautious about is the strength of this product, you only need a tiny bit. Also do not use this product on extensions it tends to turn them pink over time. Price differs depending on how much you would like to buy but I'd recommend the 250g bottle for £10.75 sure it's a little pricey but a little goes a long way. I wouldn't recommend the large bottle unless you're maintaining pink or purple dyed hair as Lush products tend to expire sooner than other products on the high street as they consist of more natural ingredients.
I hope this has been helpful!
Emma x
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