Have you been dying to give a transformation to your hair and dye it platinum blonde? Before you go ahead make sure you're aware of some important hair care tips to follow before it's too late! If you're ready to commit yourself and keep that striking Khaleesi blond hair (remember Game of Thrones?!) after you've stepped out from the salon for as long as you wish, ensure radiant and healthy hair with simple steps.

Take a look at these 7 tips to care for your platinum blonde hair, brought to you by Joseph Brincat Ltd - Wella experts!

Opt for sulfate-free shampoos

As a blond you need to be very gentle to your hair and wash it less. When it's about choosing a shampoo and conditioner, always look for sulfate-free products to avoid your hair from stripping and getting a harsh texture. If you want to maintain the right tone of blond, go for purple or silver shampoos which are formulated to maintain and protect your colour. 

Apply a hair mask once a week

An excellent way to keep your platinum blond hair in shape is definitely a hair mask. Don't opt for this type of hair treatment after damage to your hair has been done. Schedule it in your weekly routine. Like this, you'll be making sure that your blond hair is receiving the right care it needs. Leave the mask on for a few hours if you want to see concrete results. Let it do its magic in strengthening the cuticle and once you've applied it you can also wrap your hair in a shower cap or cling film to act as an insulator and seal in the moisture.

Keep your hair hydrated

If you went through a complete hair colour transformation because blond hair was not your natural hair colour, there is a high chance of dry and damaged hair. To avoid your precious platinum blond hair from suffering dehydration, make sure to nourish it on a daily basis. How? By applying a leave-in treatment aimed at repairing and sealing the hair cuticles.

Avoid styling with heating tools frequently

Heat brings no good to any hair colour, but it's particularly more damaging on blond hair. But, we all know, that most probably you're still going to blow-dry it or style it with a straightener or curler! So, in order to minimise the damage to your hair and protect it from the heat, apply a heat protecting cream or spray on dry hair before heat styling. Like this you'll be helping your hair colour from fading. 

Protect blond hair from UV rays

With Malta's warm climate there are very little times when the sun is hiding. No matter if it's winter or summer, the sun's UV rays are all the time hitting your platinum blond hair directly. To enjoy your time outdoors without worrying what will happen to your hair, wear a hat or scarf as an immediate protection. However, if you'll be staying for long hours under direct sunlight, apply a heat protection product which has UV filters in it. 

 

Best to avoid swimming pools - there's chlorine!

Ditch swimming pools if you don't want disastrous hair. Your shiny platinum blond hair can really turn to green if it comes in contact with chlorine. Since copper is also typically found in pools, the whole chemical mixture binds together with your hair proteins as you're wetting it. Thus, your hair ends up green. If you want to still enjoy a dip in the pool without causing damage, make sure you apply a good hair treatment before to protect your hair from going through this unpleasant colour transformation.

Consult with a professional hairdresser

The last but definitely not least important tip is to seek professional advice from an experienced hairdresser. It's advisable to get that great platinum blond hair from a professional rather than trying it at home. So, you can easily keep in touch with your hairdresser whenever you need a retouch or require a specific product to treat hair breakage. To maintain your blond hair in optimum conditions retouch it on time as dyeing it very often can put your hair under extreme stress. Therefore, always consult with your hairdresser and leave it in their hands.

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