10 Things You Didn’t Know About Blonde Hair Color
It’s been around for thousands of years.
If you’re anything like me, you love to learn about the history of things that interest you. And if that thing happens to be blonde hair color, then look no further! Blonde hair has been around since ancient times and still is today.
Here are some facts about blondes:
- The first person in recorded history to have blonde hair was a woman from 2,500 BC (so they’ve been around for quite a long time!)
- The first man with naturally occurring blonde locks was Alexander the Great (whoever he was). Interestingly enough, people loved him because his signature style made him stand out from all other men who had dark brown or black hair at the time. But we’ll get back to that later…
The science behind blonde hair color is fascinating.
The science behind hair color is fascinating. Here are some of the facts you probably didn’t know:
- Why do people have different hair colors?
- What is melanin?
- How does melanin work?
- How does melanin affect hair color, and what is the difference between natural and artificial hair colors?
Blonde hair has less melanin in it, which means it doesn’t absorb as much ultraviolet (UV) light.
One of the main benefits of blonde hair is that it has less melanin in it, which means it doesn’t absorb as much ultraviolet (UV) light. This means you’re more likely to get sunburned and suffer from premature aging when you have a tan or burn if you go out into the sun without wearing sunscreen. But it also means that if you’re working on building up your summer tan, having blonde hair might actually help your cause!
Blonde hair is more prone to breakage than other colors.
As we’ve already established, blonde hair is more vulnerable to breakage than other colors. That’s why it’s so important to take care of your locks by choosing the right products and visiting a good hairstylist. Here are some tips for how you can prevent and repair damage:
- Choose a good shampoo and conditioner. Both of these should be sulfate-free, which means they don’t contain harsh ingredients that dry out your scalp or strip away color from blonde hair (and also prevents buildup). According to celebrity stylist Kyle White, “using sulfate-free products helps prevent breakage because they allow moisture into the fiber while removing any residue.” If possible, go organic as well—natural ingredients like coconut oil are great for strengthening hair.
- Avoid overstyling! Heat styling tools such as flat irons or curling wands can cause split ends by pulling on strands of hair when applied incorrectly, so finding a way to style yourself without these may save your pride along with long locks.
It requires special care.
To keep your blonde hair looking its best, it’s important to use the right products.
If you’re going to be in direct sunlight (like a beach day), use a UV protectant spray on your hair. This will help prevent fading of the color. The same goes for any other type of heat—use a heat protectant spray before blow drying or flat ironing your hair and make sure not to leave hot tools on longer than necessary.
Blondes have more fragile strands than brunettes, so be sure to treat them accordingly with deep conditioners and leave-in conditioners weekly, as well as using an anti-frizz serum after washing every time!
There’s a lot to think about before choosing to go blonde.
- What is your natural hair color?
- How long do you want to keep your blonde hair?
- Do you have a budget for hair color maintenance?
- How often do you want to go to the salon?
- Do you want to color all over or just highlights?
Once you’re blonde, you have to take special care of your hair color, too.
It’s important to note that blonde hair isn’t a one-step process. Once you’re blonde, you have to take special care of your hair color, too. Here are some tips for maintaining your blonde locks:
- Use products specially formulated for color treated hair
- Use cool water when washing your hair, not hot or warm
- Use UV protectants and heat protectants when using styling tools like blow dryers or curling irons
If you’re naturally blonde, protect your hair from the sun’s UV rays and avoid chlorine.
If you’re a natural blonde, protecting your hair from the sun’s UV rays and avoiding chlorine are crucial.
Sun protection is as important to any type of hair color, but even more so for blondes because their hair has less pigment to absorb the light. Make sure to use a leave-in conditioner or sunblock with SPF 30 or higher every day before going out in the sun—even if you don’t plan on swimming or sweating much. You can also try wearing hats when you’re outside for long periods of time and avoid swimming in chlorinated pools (unless you use a swim cap). If you do go swimming, make sure to use a leave-in conditioner after drying off; otherwise your chlorine-exposed strands will quickly fade out their golden glow!
Protect yourself from chlorine damage by wearing a swim cap in the pool and keeping your hair hydrated with a leave-in conditioner.
If you’re swimming in a chlorinated pool, protect your hair by wearing a swim cap. This will prevent the chlorine from damaging your hair.
If you’re worried about sun damage, moisturize your hair with leave-in conditioner before going outside. This will protect it from drying out in the sun and from getting burnt when you’re outside too long. If you want to be extra cautious, try combining these two tips—wearing a swim cap and using leave-in conditioner—to keep your blonde locks looking healthy for as long as possible!
Natural blondes might need fewer salon visits if they’re careful about exposure to damaging factors like UV rays, hot tools and harsh chemical products.
- Protect your hair from the sun’s UV rays by wearing a hat, or at least a scarf, on sunny days.
- Avoid chlorine at all costs. This is especially important if you have blond hair and are planning to swim in a pool. The chemicals in the pool water can damage your locks and dry them out if you don’t take care of it properly after getting out of the water. Wearing a swim cap might help protect your roots from absorbing too much chlorine, but if that doesn’t work for you there’s always another option: try showering immediately after swimming!
- Keep hair hydrated with a leave-in conditioner like Aveda Damage Remedy Split End Sealer to keep split ends (and breakage) away!
- Avoid harsh chemical products by using sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners whenever possible (or switch back over to using none at all). Sulfates are often found in shampoo formulas that contain parabens; when combined with heat tools such as curling irons or flat irons, these ingredients can cause major damage to both natural as well as chemically colored hair types.”
Hair coloring is a way to express yourself but it can also harm your health if you don’t know how to protect it properly.
Dyeing your hair is a great way to express yourself and it’s not just for the ladies! While doing it at home is cheaper than going to a salon, you should always make sure that you are using the correct dye for your hair. If you are just dying your roots, make sure that you use one that matches them closely. Make sure not to put too much on because this will damage the rest of your hair and cause breakage in addition to discoloration.
If you are dying all of your natural color out with one of these dyes or trying some sort of ombre look (where only half or less than half of your head has been dyed), then this can cause damage as well since all those chemicals need something else to cling onto so they do not wash off in water alone (which would happen if there was no texture). This is why people often recommend using conditioner after bleaching their scalps; however, this can also lead back into making sure that there isn’t anything wrong with our scalp before we start messing around with it too much!