That summer, I booked an appointment at a random local Seattle hair salon and asked the hairstylist to cut off six inches of my hair and give me a bob. Looking back, this was a rash decision, and the end result was a far cry from flattering those Facebook albums are hidden for a reason , but I reveled in my short, choppy haircut and arrived back at college feeling like a new, empowered woman.
Platinum blonde hair dyes have a rep for taking an eternity to work, but I was ready to take it on. What if it made all my hair fall off? What if I regretted it? All of these fears prevented me from actually making the move, even though I've wanted to try it ever since model Soo Joo Park first debuted her career-catapulting platinum 'do back in Also, a deep conditioning mask for previously treated hair done a week before your appointment is essential, too.
People keep asking me if something specific prompted me to finally take the plunge in getting bleach blonde hair, to which the answer is: not really. My line of thinking went more along the lines of, Why the hell not? That said, I needed to go to someone I could trust—someone who would have the skillful, magic touch of bringing my naturally deep-brunette hair to a silvery, icy platinum without turning it into straw in the process.
Meet the Expert. My appointment was Saturday at 11 a. She asked about the last time I had colored my hair one and a half years ago and my natural color deep brunette.
Her demeanor was instantly soothing, and I felt a quiet confidence from her even through the phone. I knew I was in good hands. She told me she thought she could bring my hair up to the silvery platinum of my dreams, and we hung up.
Christine, who wears glasses and possesses a head of envious, buttery-blonde hair herself that shimmers in the light, immediately put me at ease. I asked her all of my questions, and she took the time to explain exactly what she would be doing, how long it would take, and every detail of the process. Overly processed hair where the protein in the hair has been broken down or the hair has been weakened would not be a good candidate.
The hair at the ends will be the most challenging. The process would go as such: Christine would apply the bleach to my scalp and through my hair to lift the color. Then, we would either move on to a strengthening treatment and toner , or we would have to redo the entire process depending on how my ends lightened.
At around p. The key this time around is to go as light as possible with an icy, platinum white that looks much fresher and more sophisticated. But does the look work on regular guys? So myself and GQ Photographic Editor Ryan Grimley decided to try the look in real life - all in the name of research, of course.
We booked in a slot with the professionals at The Lounge in London's Soho, sat back and allowed the team to go wild. Fair warning: it's not a process for those who are short on time. It's not just a matter of slapping on bleach, there's a multitude of phases and treatments that are all overseen by eye - meaning a large proportion of this will depend on how co-operative your hair is.
First your hair must be dyed back to the lightest it can be - first at the ends, then at the more sensitive root and this will vary depending on the start colour of your hair and its length - then it must be cared for to ensure no breakages, and after that one or more toners need to be applied to take it from a brassy, often multi-coloured yellow to ice white.
For Ryan, who started with lighter hair, that meant around 4 hours in the chair. For myself, that meant around 5-and-a-half hours. And, sure, it might not be a look that'll work for guys in jobs that require a suit from , but if you ask Ryan or me, we'll say it was damn worth it. See the transformation as it happened here, then read our interview with Joe Mills covering everything you need to know about dying your blond for the first time below.
Joe Mills: A full consultation with a professional is key. If the hair is completely natural, which is the case with most guys, then - yes - a professional can advise straight away on how light the client can go. Which celebrity guy has had the most successful blond dye-job recently? Even though we watched her color gradually evolve before our eyes, the day she revealed a full-on platinum blonde dye job we were stunned.
For brunettes everywhere, it felt like an official endorsement. Goodbye, scary warnings about bleach and damage! Hellooo, my new summer look!
But then again, not all brunettes look good with blonde hair The truest test is looking at childhood photos to see if you had any natural blonde in your hair when you were young but if you didn't, that doesn't mean you can't try it now. Ultimately, you're looking for a shade that will complement your coloring, keeping in mind that non-brassy, ashier blondes complement cool skin tones, while golden shades work better on warmer ones.
It's also worth noting that blonde can have an especially washed-out effect on yellow undertones. As for your eyes: "Blonde can work with lots of eye colors," says Cunningham, "but I do love a warm, natural blonde with green eyes. I'm always drawn to what's most natural. If you make a purchase using these links we may earn commission. FB Tweet More. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. Credit: Source: Khloe Kardashian Instagram. It may look scary to slather a purple product all over your strands, but trust us, it works.
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