How to Maintain Ash Blonde Hair – Tips and Tricks

By Upasana KakatiMay 23, 2024 6 min read

Sulfate-free shampoo

Deep conditioning mask

Hair toner

Hair washing

Purple shampoo

Bond-protect products

Mindful styling

In-salon treatment

FAQs

References

Any cool-toned blonde color with hints of silver gives a signature look that you can flaunt all year long. Ash blonde hair color is an umbrella term for such gorgeous hues, offering an endearing vibe that complements both formal and casual styles. The beauty of ash blonde is that it's not just a hair color; it's a statement.

While the process of going ash blonde can take multiple salon visits, its maintenance can blow your mind. Thanks to tips and tricks from salon professionals, we have narrowed down the whole upkeep process so you can go blonde without thinking twice.

First things first, choose the perfect shade of permanent hair color. This is crucial whether you want the lightest ashy blonde on your strands or just some highlighting tints of platinum near the tips. Premium hair dyes not only increase longevity but also reduce the stress of expensive root touch-ups. Once you’ve taken the ashy plunge, it’s time for you to tap on the following maintenance hacks.

Sulfate-free shampoo

NYC-based hairstylist Zuleika Acosta told Grazia Magazine, “Using a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner is key because sulfates not only strip the hair from unwanted dirt and oil, but they strip the hair of natural good oils as well. Over time, this dries hair out.”

Most store-bought shampoos contain chemicals such as ammonium laureth sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate, which strip color and deteriorate the overall texture. Choose sulfate-free shampoo to keep your ash blonde hair color stunning and safe from fading, dullness, and damage. Swap out your regular shampoo with a color-safe formula, as it gently clears off dirt without compromising hues and infuses the mane with much-needed nutrients.

Deep conditioning mask

Salon-colored tresses have already endured a lot during the coloring process. They tend to lose moisture with everyday wear and tear and are more prone to dehydration, leading to parched strands. Regularly using a deep-conditioning hair mask enriches the mane with natural oils, emollients, and vitamins. It seals in hydration and restores vitality. Moreover, it makes detangling and styling effortless, enhancing hair health and appearance.

Hair toner

Ash blonde hair color can turn brassy with exposure to heat, environmental aggressors, harsh hair care products, and more. There’s no hard and fast rule to prevent brass completely, but one can eliminate those ugly, warm tones with a hair toner. Pigmented toners help with color correction and neutralize yellow or orange undertones, leaving glossy and vibrant hair.

Hair washing

According to Seniz Alkan, Color Director at Neville Hair & Beauty, “Avoid washing your hair every day – more like two to three times a week is better – and protect your hair by wearing a hat or using UV-protectant hair products.”

Use a shower filter to protect your colored mane from contaminants and minerals in water. Chlorine, in particular, can wash off color from the strands, while minerals like copper and iron may cause dryness and a change in tone. A shower filter removes these impurities and maintains a healthy water pH, ensuring vibrant and healthy hair.

Purple shampoo

Experiencing warm undertones right after a few days of color treatment means your ashy hues are susceptible to fast fading. In such cases, it is best to indulge in purple shampoo. It is a specialized formulation infused with purple pigments that expertly turns down brass. It fade-proofs your colored tresses and adds shine, luster, and gloss.

Bond-protect products

Each strand is made of proteins held together by chemical bonds. Color treatments can alter these hair bonds, leading to breakage, split ends, and frizz. Thus, using bond-protect products like Moeplex Bond and Seal either during or after the process restores broken disulfide bonds and keratin chains. The duo reverses color-induced damage and delivers intense nourishment. It also locks the color and seals the cuticle for a long-lasting sheen.

Mindful styling

It’s fair to style and flaunt your ash blonde hair color in new ways every day, as you own an extremely versatile hue. But styling comes with threats of thermal damage, terribly affecting the hair color. Straighteners, blow-dryers, and curling irons can damage the cuticle and contribute to color fading. Hence, opt for mindful styling options that do not involve hot tools or use a heat protectant spray before exposing your hair to high temperatures.

In-salon treatment

Salon-based glossing sessions help lock in color pigments and prevent washout. They extend the life of your hair color and refresh the overall look. Ideally, ash blonde hair color requires a root touch-up once every eight weeks. Cover hot roots and go for regular trims, depending on how fast your hair grows.

All in all, maintaining ash blonde hair color is easy with a combination of proper care, attention, and the right products. With these expert tips, you can keep your awe-inspiring hues glossy, shiny, and full of life.

FAQs

Q1. How can you go ash blonde at home?

You can choose your favorite ash-blonde shade from our permanent hair color range. It helps achieve salon-like color at home.

Q2. Why do ash blonde hair turn yellow?

Exposure to heat styling tools, extreme weather, harsh shampoos, and chemicals in water can lead to brassiness in ash blonde hair color.

Q3. How often should you tone your ash blonde hair?

Ash blonde hair color requires in-salon toning every six to eight weeks, depending on your hair type and porosity.

Q4. Which color counteracts brass in ash blonde hair?

Purple color effectively neutralizes warm undertones in ash blonde hair.

Q5. How to correctly use purple shampoo?

Take an adequate amount of purple shampoo and massage it on your scalp. Lather into the nape of your neck, then leave it on for 2-3 minutes. Rinse off with water.