How to choose the right shade of blond? How to care for blonde hair? Alex Contier, owner of the Kontier Paris Coiffure chain of French beauty salons in Moscow.
Alex Contier
Owner of a network of French beauty salons in Moscow Kontier Paris Coiffure, guru of blonde dyeing, author of the Kiss of the Sun technique, creator of the Kontier Professional hair care brand
Mastering hairdressing skills at the Milan school Aldo Coppola, Parisian Dessange and Jean Louis David. The list of clients includes the most beautiful blondes in Moscow.
Master
The main secret of successful transformation into a blonde is a professional master colorist who is well versed in the structure of hair and works with high-quality means.
You and your master should have the same idea of color. Before starting work, you need to discuss in detail all the nuances of the desired color: depth (light / dark blond), shades (cold, warm, honey, golden, beige) - there can be countless options.
If you have already found a master you trust, just rely on his flair and sense of beauty. I am a proponent of dyeing that mimics naturally sunburned hair.
Dyes
Basically, lightening dyes are used to turn into blonde. If the hair is naturally not dark, I use dyes with a high degree of lightening to achieve the effect of a natural blonde. They do not change the natural relief of the hair, the color is rich and multifaceted.
If you need a radical transformation, I work with lightening powders and always with products that protect the hair.
For the effect of burnt hair, I use a lightening cream - it gently affects the hair and creates the desired lightening relief.
I work with BlondMe, Schwarzkopf Professional funds. This is the first system in the world with integrated hair protection during coloring FibrePlex - no need to worry about the quality of hair after lightening. They even get better! Another advantage of BlondMe dyes is the ideal ratio of pigments with which the blond turns out to be playful, versatile, even if it is gray hair. There are no unexpected blues or purples in the root zone - just the expected hue. Owners of blonde and gray hair will understand me.
How is the shade selected
The shade of the blonde is selected according to the type of appearance. Skin tone, eye color and natural hair color are taken into account. For example, a cold blond suits a winter type of appearance, a warm autumn one.
I think that blonde hair can suit any girl. The main thing is to correctly choose the shade and method of staining.
Care
For blondes I recommend shampoos without sulfates - they do not dry the scalp and hair (the color will not fade). Several times a week, you can wash your hair with shampoo that maintains the shade - these are separately for a cold or warm blonde.
Pair with shampoo using masks and care sprays to maintain color. They are also in the collection of BlondMe, Schwarzkopf Professional. The bonding system, integrated into their composition, restores the broken internal bonds that the hair loses during dyeing, blow-drying and styling with hot tools.
Another favorite for brittle blonde hair is the Kontier De La Creme Intense Molecular Cream with Amino Acids and Keratin.
There are two ways to apply. Classic - after shampooing on hair wrung out with a towel, hold for 25 minutes and rinse with warm water. And the easiest one, for a stronger care, is to apply to dry hair before bed. In the morning, shampoo your hair and reapply the cream as a conditioner. You won't recognize your hair!
I recommend combing blonde hair with natural bristle brushes. One of the best for blondes is the Balmain hair extension brushes. Their bristles are double in length and are very soft.
The perfect comb: how to choose it by hair type
Interview and text: Olga Kulygina
