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I've gone blonde.... now what?

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HelloCanYouHearMe · 22/04/2017 21:17

Today i went from medium brown to ash blonde. I love it and am thinking that I should have done it years ago.

My hairdresser said that i dont need to put anything fancy on it, but my blonde friends are going on about deep conditioners and purple shampoo. Do i need any of this and if so, what brands/products should i be looking out for?

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Gingerbreadmam · 22/04/2017 21:19

definitely invest in some purple shampoo and a good hair mask.

Fudge do a good purple shampoo.

Kerastase cement is a great mask.

Boyes, savers, boots and tesco do a touch of silver which is a good cheap shampoo. Aussie treatments are good too for cheaper alternatives.

Moroccan oil glimmer spray is great for shine.

DearMrDilkington · 22/04/2017 21:22

Purple shampoo is worth getting.

Tigi do a blonde shampoo and conditioner which does a good job of keeping the yellow undertones away.

RapunzelsSplitEnds · 22/04/2017 21:22

Joico K-pak range. Brilliant for bleached hair.

Maudlinmaud · 22/04/2017 21:24

Now what? You have more fun obviously
A silver shampoo is essential. I get a toner on my hair most weeks too.

HelloCanYouHearMe · 22/04/2017 21:31

I am waiting for the fun to start Maud... so far ive had to get the washing in and contend with a toddler who wants to stroke my hair and not go to bed

Thank you all for your suggestions

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BearGryllsHasaBigRope · 22/04/2017 21:32

Can you post a picture? I'm wanting to do the same but I'm not brace enough just yet.

wooster16 · 22/04/2017 21:34

Provoke blue shampoo, leave it on for ten mins once a week x

limpit · 22/04/2017 21:36

I use the Charles Worthington Ultra Violet shampoo. It's fantastic. Once a week, leave on for five minutes. I use a Redken colour magnetic shampoo before the CW one.

Maudlinmaud · 22/04/2017 21:43

Best of luck Hello at least the toddler still recognises you. I went through a red phase and my youngest cried and wanted her real mummy back, try explaining that to the check out girl in sainsburys. Def get yourself one of those shampoos.

HelloCanYouHearMe · 22/04/2017 21:52

here you are bear excuse the scribble... my hair is probably about 80% grey and today I thought "sod it... if it looks shit, i'll just dye it back" at the end of the day - its just hair.

I've gone blonde.... now what?

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NashvilleQueen · 22/04/2017 21:53

It looks great. I have long brown hair and I've never been blonde. Ever. I'm 45 soon and v tempted.

Maudlinmaud · 22/04/2017 21:57

Hello that is marvellous, good for you.
Nashville go for it.

purplehonesty · 22/04/2017 21:59

Oh that's so lovely!!

SilverLilly · 22/04/2017 22:07

Philip Kingsley elastizer is a must once a week and Moroccan oil daily/after washing

HelloCanYouHearMe · 22/04/2017 22:08

i have a wonderful hairdresser and we talked it through and we got a second opinion from another stylist there before deciding to go for it. What they didnt tell me though was how uncomfortable the colour stripping stage was. Was I glad when that was over!!!!

But to anyone unsure, I say - go for it. You dont like it, change it back

Im only annoyed/worried about 2 things - 1) Ive just cracked open 2 massive bottles of Brilliant Brunette which i now have no use for and 2) im going away next week and my passport pic has me with shoulder length brown hair

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shesnotme · 22/04/2017 22:15

Defo violet shampoo

hilbil21 · 22/04/2017 22:18

I've had ash blonde hair for a few years now and tried all the shampoos. The best one by far is made by Bleach London Silver shampoo

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HelloCanYouHearMe · 22/04/2017 22:24

i was in the hairdressers for 4 hours but that included a cut and they are slow on a saturday

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HelloCanYouHearMe · 22/04/2017 22:42

no, they just slapped it on....but i have been getting my hair dyed there every 5 weeks or so for the last 7 years

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CaulkheadNorth · 22/04/2017 22:45

I use dumb blonde shampoo and conditioner by Bed Head. It's the bomb, and you can often get it from tkmaxx or home bargains.

Purple shampoo is good, I do it about 3 times a month.

Don't use coconut oil to make your hair soft as it'll strip your colour.

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rosawitch · 22/04/2017 22:51

use a good shampoo like redken colour extend. only use purple shampoo once in a while, i use the lush daddy-o but it's pretty harsh ime.

BearGryllsHasaBigRope · 22/04/2017 22:56

It looks gorgeous! I love the colour of it. Definitely not a 'dye it back tonight' job.

user1492232552 · 23/04/2017 08:15

EVO is without any doubt the best purple deep conditioner, i've been blonde for 20 years and this visably lifts the blonde when it's getting a little brassy

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