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Trendy or tacky? Learn whether blonde is really your thing.
You probably heard that blondes have more fun. And that might have propelled you to gladly embrace the trendy hair tone once you got to your stylist. Well, we can’t blame you here because this color is truly stunning and head-turning. But just like with any other shade, blonde can either enhance your features or wash you out. “Blonde blindness” happens when you dye your hair blonde whether or not it suits your complexion or style. Discover how to not fall victim to this plight and protect your locks from further damage.
According to the professional hairstylist Kayla Harrison, blonde blindness is “when you’ve been blonde for so long your brain convinces you that your natural hair color is significantly darker than it actually is OR you start to feel that your blonde isn’t blonde enough even if you’re as blonde as humanly possible.” It also makes you believe that blonde is your only option in the color palette, so you stick to it though it might not suit you at all.
One thing that makes blonde blindness bad for your hair is that the longer you keep that shade of blonde the worse your hair quality becomes. The bleach damage makes your tresses frizzy, dry, and brittle. In the viral TikTok video, the former blondie shares that she was a blonde blindness victim and survived the experience by switching to teddy bronde. Indeed, her bright blonde locks looked thin and frail until she changed her hair color.
Being blonde blind also means you stay loyal to one particular hair tone, which limits your options when it comes to picking out a new hair color. As practice shows, the chosen shade doesn’t always flatter your skin tone. This was the case for a popular lifestyle blogger who felt like she wasn’t enough blonde and held on to her bleach-blonde locks for dear life. Luckily, trying out a warmer shade of dark blonde saved the day (and the girl’s hair)!
Nothing lasts forever, hun, especially your blonde blindness. If you think you’ve had enough of your light hair color, these tips will help you out and cure your obsession with blonde. Take notes and leave those bright strands in the past!
The easiest way to get rid of blonde blindness is to embrace your natural hair color. Many hair devotees have chosen this path and never regretted it in their lives. “I never wanted to admit going closer to my natural would be better but now I’m like wow,” one person shares. “I’ve also changed back to brunette, and I constantly receive compliments about how healthy my hair looks and how this color suits me,” another person adds.
Nothing cures hair anxieties better than good old hair advice from a specialist. During your next salon appointment, make sure to ask for a thorough consultation about alternative coloring options to make your hair really stand out. “It is a very individual experience and talking to a stylist you trust can help get to the root cause of what you’re experiencing and help you through it,” hairstylist Kayla Harrison suggests.
A color analysis might be just as effective as going au naturel after being blonde blind for a while. Depending on your skin tone and eye color, you can be better off with a warmer shade of blonde or a cooler one. Our Hair Color Changer will help you find your fit and see which hair color harmonizes with you best.
You still have time to hit snooze on the idea of staying blonde and try something new and more flattering instead. After all, there are lots of hair color ideas waiting to be discovered for your next big makeover.
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