Creating the Perfect Summer Blonde Hair

What Is Summer Blonde Hair?

The summer blonde look is always a popular choice for clients seeking to capture the carefree, radiant spirit of the season. This bright, fresh, and youthful shade of blonde exudes vibrancy and offers a range of personalized options. The essential qualities to aim for are shine, brightness, and a healthy appearance.

The summer blonde trend is versatile, working beautifully with cool, beige, golden tones, or a blend of both (hello, Old Money Blonde!). As the sun shines brighter, hair colors do too, making summer the perfect season to go blonde. For tips and processes to help your clients achieve their ideal blonde, read on.

 

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How to Get the Perfect Summer Blonde Hair: Tips and Steps

Achieving the perfect summer blonde for your clients requires a thorough consultation where you can begin planning, the right products, and meticulous techniques. Here’s a detailed guide to help you achieve stunning summer blonde looks using Revlon Professional®.

Pre-Color Preparation

1. Hair Health Assessment: Before starting the coloring process, assess the health of your client’s hair. Bleaching can be damaging if not done correctly, so it’s important to make sure that the hair is in good condition to begin with. Look for signs of damage, such as split ends, dryness, or breakage. If the hair is already compromised, recommend strengthening treatments or trims before lightening.
2. Consultation Techniques: Conduct a thorough consultation with your client. Discuss their desired shade of blonde, taking into account their skin tone, natural hair color, and maintenance level. Use visual aids like photos to be sure you are on the same page. Explain the full process and any steps that will be taken to help achieve and maintain that dream summer blonde look. It may take a few sessions so be honest and upfront on all aspects, especially the costs. Being a beautiful blonde takes time and upkeep.

Choosing the Right Products

Selecting the right products is essential for a successful and healthy looking blonde transformation. Revlon Professional® offers a range of high-quality products perfect for this process.

• Magnet™ Blondes Ultimate Powder is the ideal choice for professionals aiming to provide their clients with a comfortable pre-lightening service that delivers excellent color results as well as maximum hair care. This gentle yet effective bleach lifts color without causing excessive damage. It features the exclusive BondIN System™, which prevents, protects, and repairs hair from the inside out, minimizing the impact of external aggressors and achieving results that go beyond the visible.
• Color Excel is a new generation of professional, ultra-performing and caring tone-on-tone color. Discover two innovative technologies in alkaline and acidic coloration. Both options are designed to neutralize unwanted brassy tones and help you achieve the perfect blonde shade.
• Nutri Color™ Filters are semi-permanent toning filters that create flawless color from roots to tips. They can be used between color services or immediately after pre-lightening the hair. These color masks are perfect for both at-home use and in-salon treatments, and will help your clients refresh their blonde looks.
• The Magnet™ range is the ultimate end-to-end 360º solution for chemically treated hair and an excellent choice for post-bleach conditioning. It helps to protect, nourish and repair the hair.
• Care and Styling is a must to maintain that perfect summer blonde until your client’s next visit. Just be sure you tailor products to suit their hair type.

 

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Application Techniques

The perfect application will vary depending on the chosen technique. However, as a general rule, start where the hair is darkest to allow for the most lifting time. Keep the sections clean and on the finer side to avoid patchy color results and get the cleanest lift.

1. Sectioning and Parting: Divide the hair into manageable sections to ensure even application of the bleach or color. Start with the bottom layers and work your way up. Proper sectioning will help you achieve a uniform color and thorough coverage.
2. Bleach Application: Apply your chosen products for technical hair salon services evenly from the mid-lengths to the ends first, as these areas generally require more time to lift compared to the roots. Once the mid-lengths and ends are processing, apply bleach to the roots. Keep a close eye on the processing time to avoid over-bleaching. Using foils can help achieve a more controlled and even application.
3. Toning Process: After achieving the desired lift, rinse out the bleach thoroughly and apply Color Excel. Toners are crucial for neutralizing any brassy or yellow tones and achieving the perfect shade of summer blonde. Leave the toner on for the recommended time then rinse and condition the hair.

Post-Color Care and Styling

1. Hydration and Repair: Use the Revlon Professional RE/START™ Color Protective Gentle Cleanser to gently cleanse whilst maintaining hair health and moisture. This product is specifically designed for color-treated hair and helps restore moisture and strength.
2. Heat Protection: Advise clients to minimize heat styling and always use a multi-benefit heat protectant cream like RE/START Balayage Hair Care Cream when using hot tools to prevent further damage. Recommend air drying when possible and gentle styling methods to keep their blonde looking its best.

Maintaining Summer Blonde Hair

1. Regular Touch-Ups: Schedule regular touch-ups to maintain the brightness of your client’s blonde hair and address any root regrowth. Depending on each person’s natural hair color and the level of lift, touch-ups may be needed every 6-8 weeks.
2. Recommend purple shampoo such as Eksperience™ Color Protection Blonde and Grey Hair Cleanser into their routine to counteract any yellow or brassy tones and keep their blonde looking fresh. Recommend using it once a week or every few washes, depending on how quickly their hair picks up brassiness.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. Colour Correction: If the blonde turns out too brassy or uneven, perform corrective coloring techniques. This may involve additional toning sessions or applying a different shade to achieve the desired look. 
2. Damage Control: If the hair shows signs of damage, such as excessive dryness, frizz or breakage, recommend an in-salon treatment such as Eksperience™ Reconstruct Phase 1 – Keratin Filler to help strengthen the hair. Recommend reducing the use of heat styling tools and trimming the ends regularly to prevent split ends from spreading. Use leave-in conditioners and oils to add moisture and protect the hair from environmental stressors.

By following these steps, you can help your clients achieve the perfect summer blonde hair and start the season with confidence and style! For more exclusive content and courses, join our hairdressing community on #AlwaysOn (for clients only, so click the link to become one). Plus, check out our Revlon Pro Color World Mobile App for professional color tools. Need to stock up on supplies? Visit  Revlon ProShop.