Banishing Brassiness: Are You Tired of Your Blonde Hair Turning Yellow?
I believe we all love having blonde hair, but maintaining it can be quite a handful for many of us. Do you notice your hair start losing its’ colour and start looking yellow or brassy a few weeks after colouring your hair blonde? Fret not, we will guide you on how to tackle that issue with tips and products that you can use to maintain your hair colour and condition.
Blonde hair can be really tricky. A few weeks after colouring your hair blonde, you may start to notice the shade you dyed fading, and now your hair has taken on an undesired yellow, orange, and red tone.
Formation of yellow or brassiness colour
These warm tones, commonly known as brassiness, can be quite stubborn and tend to appear gradually in coloured hair if not adequately maintained. This phenomenon is more prevalent in dark hair that has been dyed platinum or blonde, but it can also manifest in highlighted or lightened hair.
The natural composition of hair color involves a combination of yellow, orange/gold, and red pigments, contributing to its unique hue. The dominant pigment varies based on the individual’s natural hair color. Throughout the lightening or bleaching process, developers work to bring out the natural hair pigment, allowing the new color to take its place and achieve the desired shade. However, brassiness can be a challenge during the bleaching process, as it may not completely eliminate all elementary pigments, leaving warm tones to emerge.
Various factors contribute to the alteration of bleached tones, with exposure to elements such as chlorine and sunlight being common culprits. These external elements can impact the outer layer of hair colouring, leading to the revelation of undertones and the undesirable appearance of brassiness. To combat brassiness effectively, it’s crucial to implement proper maintenance strategies and choose suitable hair care products to preserve the vibrancy of your coloured hair.
Tips to avoid yellow/brassy hair
1. Lesser pool time
Avoid going to the pool, especially if it’s just after getting your colour done. The chlorine in the pool strips off the colour, and exposes the brassy tones of the hair. One of the ways to protect your bleached hair from turning brassy would be to use protective caps instead of jumping straight into the swimming pool.
2. Use cool water when washing hair
It is quite surprising to notice the differences the temperature you wash your hair with make, especially when trying to preserve blonde hair colours. One of the common causes of the fading of hair colour, is rinsing your hair with hot water. The best temperature to wash your hair with is in lukewarm to cool.
3. Protecting your hair from direct sunlight
Shield your hair from direct sunlight to prevent UV rays from contributing to the development of yellow or brassy tones in your bleached hair. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, and consider using a cap or protective spray to safeguard your hair from the harsh effects of UV rays. These simple precautions can go a long way in maintaining the vibrancy of your bleached hair and reducing the risk of brassiness over time.
Products you can use to maintain bleached hair
Glosz Silver Shampoo
Introducing you to this amazing product that helps maintain the vibrancy in silver/grey hair also infused with hydrolized silk keratin to aid in maintaining a healthy, luxurious hair.
This shampoo is formulated with deep purple pigments, which targets yellow tones in stronger ways, ensuring bright shades are able to reach its’ potential.
The infusion of hydrolized silk keratin penetrates the hair shaft, strengthening your hair, while reducing frizz, and increasing elasticity. This helps reduce breakage in hair, minimize the damage, and increase elasticity.
The PH4.5 which is also knows as the pigmented micellar, is perfect if you have cool tones. It eliminates the brassy yellow tones, and does its’ job of introducing more natural tones, gently cleansing and strengthening the scalp.
This shampoo is CRUELTY FREE and SLS FREE
Glosz Silver Treatment
Best used together with the Glosz Silver Shampoo as an aftercare, treatment cream.
This treatment cream is also infused with Hydrolized Silk Keratin, PH 4.5, and also with Anti-Yellow Tech.
This treatment cream is also CRUELTY FREE and SLS FREE
Maintaining bleached hair with De Arte
Apart of maintaining the colour of your bleached hair, let’s not forget the fact that bleaching is a chemical process that would cause some harm to your hair. Here are some other tricks we have up our sleeves to be part of your bleached hair maintenance journey!
Argan Oil Texture Control Treatment
Argan oil treatment can be highly beneficial for bleached hair due to its nourishing and restorative properties. Here’s how Argan oil treatment helps with bleached hair:
Deep Hydration:
- Bleaching can strip the hair of its natural oils, leading to dryness and brittleness. Argan oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, providing deep hydration to the hair.
Restores Moisture Balance:
- Argan oil helps to restore the moisture balance in bleached hair, preventing it from becoming excessively dry and prone to breakage.
Repairs Damaged Hair:
- Bleached hair is often more susceptible to damage. Argan oil has repairing properties that can help mend split ends and damaged cuticles, promoting overall hair health.
Adds Shine and Smoothness:
- Argan oil imparts a natural shine to the hair, making it look healthier and more vibrant.
- It also helps in smoothing down the hair cuticle, reducing frizz and enhancing the overall texture.
Enhances Elasticity:
- The proteins in argan oil contribute to increased elasticity in the hair strands, reducing the risk of breakage and promoting flexibility.
- Improves Manageability:
- Tangled and unmanageable hair is a common concern with bleached hair. Argan oil helps in detangling and makes the hair more manageable.
Prevents Color Fading:
- Argan oil can help lock in color and prevent premature fading of bleached hair.
- It forms a protective shield around the hair, minimising the impact of environmental factors that can contribute to color loss.
Soothes the Scalp:
- The anti-inflammatory properties of argan oil can help soothe the scalp, especially if there is any irritation or dryness resulting from the bleaching process.
