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Going blonde? These products actually work.
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items The products making my blonde journey significantly less terrifying.
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Blonde Repair + Recovery
Blonde-Friendly Shampoos
Toning + Hydrating Conditioners for Blondes
Little Things That Help
Blonde Repair + Recovery
Deep conditioners, bond-building masks, and treatments for stressed-out blonde hair.
If you buy ANYTHING, get this product. Bleaching your hair takes a toll, and this product works like a charm to repair from the inside out.
Olaplex N°.3PLUS Hair Repair Pre-Wash Treatment
This is another must-buy for pre- and post-bleach. Make sure you really rub it together (it should turn white) before you apply!
K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask
I find most purple shampoos to be incredibly drying, so these purple toning drops have saved the day. Just add 3-5 to your shampoo or conditioner and lather up!
OGX Impecca-Blonde Purple Toning Drops 4oz
A good hair mask is also crucial. If you notice your hair flaking off while you're blow drying it, or weaker than usual when you're wet-brushing, reach for this. It's a protein/omega-9 mask that works to strengthen without that "straw" feeling.
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Mask
A lightweight detangler that helps bleached hair feel softer, smoother, and way less fragile post-shower.
PHYTO SOFTNESS Express Detangling Milk
One of those deep conditioners that blonde hair absolutely drinks up after a bleach session.
It's A 10 Miracle Deep Conditioner Plus Keratin
Blonde-Friendly Shampoos
Cleansing without completely wrecking your freshly lightened hair.
A gentler take on purple shampoo that helps keep blondes bright without leaving hair feeling stripped.
K18 Triple Bright Oxidation Defense Purple Shampoo Foam
Perfect for blondes dealing with dullness, hard water buildup, or that “my blonde suddenly looks weird” phase.
Davines Heart of Glass Chelating Silkening Shampoo for Blondes
A brightening shampoo that keeps blonde looking fresh without making damaged hair feel worse afterward.
Joico Blonde Life Brightening Shampoo
The reset shampoo every blonde needs for removing buildup, hard water residue, and dry shampoo overload.
OUAI Detox Shampoo
Toning + Hydrating Conditioners for Blondes
Purple conditioners and moisture-focused formulas that help blondes stay bright and soft.
A good leave-in conditioner is essential, because your hair is going to need a lot of moisture. I love this one because it's really lightweight and doesn't leave that greasy feel that a lot of leave-in conditioners leave behind.
Blond Absolu Blonde Guard Hydrating Leave-In Conditioner Spray with Hyaluronic Acid
If you've recently bleached your hair, look for shampoos and conditioners that focus on restore/repair, like this one. Bonus points if it's silicone-free (also this one). You may notice your hair feels less 'slippery', but most silicone formulations ...
Living Proof Restore Repairing Conditioner
A purple conditioner that tones brassiness while still leaving bleached hair feeling soft and hydrated.
amika Bust Your Brass Blonde Purple Conditioner
Little Things That Help
Satin pillowcases, gentle accessories, and low-effort hair savers.
Bleached hair is EXTRA fragile when it's wet, so be sure you have a gentle detangling brush to minimize snags and tangles. I love this one because it has two tiers of teeth to gently detangle with minimal shed.
Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler Hair Brush
A small upgrade that actually helps reduce friction, tangles, and unnecessary stress on freshly lightened hair.
Kitsch Satin Pillowcase
I'm paranoid about breakage, so I typically opt for cute hair clips over elastics. Obsessed with the bow detailing on this one!
Sweetheart Clip in Prima Donna