To be totally honest, if you know how to apply it well, you can achieve the right colour at home; it’s just a lot harder,’ explains celeb hair stylist Michael Douglas, speaking at the launch of Garnier’s new ‘GOOD’ permanent hair dye range — the brand’s low-plastic answer to the box dyeing process. For further information and free hair colour advice please call the Schwarzkopf advisory service on freephone: UK 0800 328 9214, [email protected]. The hair color wheel can also help you choose the type of color that will suit you depending on your undertones and natural coloring. Do I have warm or cool undertones? The way you should care for your blonde hair depends on its shade. Dark blondes, for example, have different concerns to ash-coloured hair and ultra-light platinum blonde shades. Here’s how we recommend caring for your blonde hair depending on its colour: Ash blonde

Apply some petroleum jelly to your hairline to ensure that your hair is the only thing being coloured Always perform the allergy alert test 48 hours before each time you colour, even if you’ve used the product before Don’t be afraid to play around with hair styles and try various hues and tones, there are variations in the mix. The product is easy enough to setup and use, the product is strong when used near your face so keep a window open! It can irritate eyes or breathing when you get a strong whiff of it!To enhance your natural curl typeand add definition, ask your stylist for hand-painted highlights combining light copper tones with chestnut and cinnamon. The results? Soft, defined, and voluminous curls. 14. Pumpkin spice bob This fiery pumpkin hair color suits all hair lengths, including bob hairstyles. To add movement, invest in one of the best curlers for short hair– alternating directions with each section of hair for a tousled finish. 15. Pumpkin spice box braids A majority of synthetic hair dyes contain chemicals known as aromatic amines that are not only associated with health risks, but may bioaccumulate in our ecosystem. Hair salon wastewater has been found to contain colour molecules unconsumed by the dye process, as well as mutagenic byproducts, that are not believed to be effectively removed from our water systems. Choosing a plant-based, ppd-free hair dye like Lush henna reduces the number of these materials in circulation. The key to choosing a hair color that makes you look younger is getting the right shade, one that compliments your skin tone and eye colour.

Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Isopropyl Myristate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Methylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-37, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Lauryl Glucoside, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate Show off a glossy mane with rich golden highlights that will catch the autumnal light. Style wavy or straight using your best hair straighteners. 17. Caramel and pumpkin hairDebating whether to go for highlights vs balayage with pumpkin spice color? For a natural-looking finish, we recommend the latter. Hand-painted lights in copper and rose gold tones will create a sun-kissed finish that blends in with dark roots. 6. Two-tone pumpkin spice hair It’s crucial for these colors to be slightly lighter or darker than your own natural shade. Choosing the most suitable hue means you’ll look younger instantly! For cool undertones: Lighter shades can create an air of sophistication and elegance, so try making it just a few shades lighter than your natural color for the best effect. For warm undertones: There are just three numbers to understand when it comes to L’Oréal Professionnel blonde hair shades. My advice - do your research first and also use the max time allowed for each product! If goes wrong repeat use of the shampoo and masking product will be needed but sadly I still didn't reach the platinum level of blond. May try this one more time in future to see how it comes out then - TBC...

If you’re looking for a bolder style, go for a pearly color tone or some glitter highlights or even hair tinsel! For warmer/golden blonde shades, explore our French Balayage service and for cooler/pearly tones, French Balayage Pearls service.

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We enlisted the help of the Women’s Health Lab team and our panel of readers — a mix of seasoned colourists and self-proclaimed newbs — to try out box dyes and anti-brass shampoos from some of the biggest brands in bleach. However, there’s one question in the beauty space that’s a little more divisive — can you really achieve a quality Barbie blonde at home with nothing but a box dye?