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The Blonde Baldie Blueprint™: Cyndee’s Complete Routine for Going Blonde, Bold & Beautiful
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items Ready to glow up? (Consult with a professional before you do anything) ✨ This is everything I used to create my signature blonde baldie look, the same tools and products I use as a licensed cosmetologist and colorist since 1994. From the clippers and...
Sections
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Cutting Tools & Prep
Style & Finish
Deep Condition & Moisturize
Neutralize & Tone
Bleach & Developer
Cutting Tools & Prep
Before any bleach touches the scalp, preparation is everything. This section includes the tools I use to achieve a clean, even big chop, and the essentials that protect your skin and hairline before the color process. From the clippers to the shea bu...
I’ve trusted Andis clippers since my very first big chop in the ’90s; they’re powerful, precise, and built to last. The #1 guard gives me a clean, even cut every time without irritation or tugging.
Andis Company Clippers
The #1 guard gives me the perfect balance, short enough for a clean, low-maintenance cut, but long enough to keep a soft, even finish. It glides smoothly with the direction of growth and sets the foundation for my blonde color to lift evenly.
Clipper Guards Set for Andis Master & Oster
Shea butter is my go-to scalp protector before any bleach service. It creates a natural barrier that shields the skin from irritation while locking in moisture. I apply it generously around the hairline and lightly over the scalp before mixing my col...
100% Pure African Shea Butter for Hair & Body
A proper color bowl and brush make all the difference when mixing bleach. The right tools give you precision, control, and even application, no mess, no guessing. And please, this is professional color, not breakfast!
Hair Color Mixing Bowls
A color whisk gives you a perfectly smooth, lump-free bleach mix every time, no more streaky or uneven blends. It helps oxygenate the product and makes application easier and more consistent.
Hair Color Mixing Whisk
A good color brush gives you control and even coverage, especially when working with bleach. It lets you apply product precisely without over-saturating or missing spots, key for achieving a clean, consistent blonde.
Tint Brushes, Bowls & Applicators
A good shower cap helps trap heat during the bleaching process, allowing the color to lift evenly without drying out. It keeps everything neat, clean, and controlled, especially when paired with saran wrap for extra insulation.
Shower Caps for Hair Protection
Saran wrap helps seal in warmth and moisture while your bleach processes, giving you a smoother, more even lift from root to tip. It keeps your product active longer and prevents it from drying out too fast, that’s the difference between patchy and p...
Saran Plastic Wrap
Affordable, effective, and consistent, this leave-in keeps my blonde soft, smooth, and manageable every day. It adds just enough slip to detangle while delivering lightweight moisture that won’t weigh short hair down.
Suave Professionals Leave In Styling Butter
Four-way reflection lets you see every angle of your head, front, sides, back so your cut, color, and styling stay flawless from every view. Perfect for my Blonde Baldie routine.
3 Way Mirror
As a licensed colorist, protection is non-negotiable. These black nitrile gloves give you clean, confident coverage while mixing bleach, applying toner, or styling post-workout. The dark color hides stains, the latex-free material keeps your hands sa...
Black Gloves
A good salon cape keeps your clothes clean, your skin protected, and your process professional. Whether you’re bleaching, toning, or conditioning, it catches drips and product splashes so you can focus on the result, not the mess.
Shampoo Cape
These cotton towels are my go-to for every step of the process, from pre-bleach protection to post-toning rinse. White ensures you can see exactly when it’s time to change them, and they’re easily bleached for hygienic care. Salon-grade and bleach-sa...
Cotton Towels
Style & Finish
This wrap mousse gives you soft hold, moisture, and shine, perfect for setting short styles, waves, or wraps without flaking or stiffness. The olive oil keeps your hair conditioned while the foam molds it into a smooth, polished finish.
Olive Oil Hold & Shine Wrap Set Mousse
A good durag or satin wrap is what locks in your style, it keeps your hair molded, smooth, and protected while drying. It also prevents frizz, preserves moisture, and keeps your wave pattern crisp between washes.
Sereen Beauty Supply
A soft brush is the final touch that brings everything together; it smooths the surface, defines your wave pattern, and distributes oils evenly for that healthy, natural sheen. Gentle bristles keep your scalp happy and your style sharp.
Boar Brush
Deep Condition & Moisturize
After bleach and tone, your hair’s craving moisture, and this deep conditioner gives it life again. It replenishes softness, strength, and elasticity while calming the scalp and sealing the cuticle.
Sally Beauty
This is my secret weapon for sealing in hydration and giving that soft, natural glow. Clear castor oil locks in moisture, adds instant shine, and helps protect your scalp from dryness; especially after chemical services.
Castor Oil, 100% Pure Versatile Skin Care
Neutralize & Tone
Neutralizing shampoo is the must-have step after bleaching; it stops the chemical process cold and brings your scalp and hair’s pH back to balance. Without it, the bleach keeps working, and that’s when damage happens.
Neutralizing Shampoo
Purple shampoo is the secret weapon for keeping blonde bright and brass-free. The violet pigment cancels out unwanted yellow tones, leaving your color clean and cool between toning sessions.
Shimmer Lights Conditioning Purple Shampoo
After using your purple shampoo, this conditioner seals in the tone while restoring moisture lost during bleaching. It smooths the cuticle, softens texture, and enhances that bright, buttery finish.
Shimmer Lights Purple Conditioner for Blonde & Silver
If you need a toner that gets the job done, this is it. T18 is designed for lifting and toning to icy-ash blonde, neutralizing unwanted yellow or brass hues after bleach.
Wella® ColorCharm® T18 Lightest Ash Blonde Toner - 1.42 OZ
If you need a toner that gives you that ultra-cool, narrowly refined blonde tone without turning your hair lavender, this is the one. T19 delivers a pearly, reflection-rich finish while neutralizing brass on pre-lightened hair.
Pearlescent Blonde Toner | Hair Toners
Bleach & Developer
BW White Bleach is my go-to for achieving that bright, even blonde. It’s powerful, reliable, and lifts fast, especially when working with gray or darker tones. The smooth texture makes it easy to mix and apply for consistent results.
Salon Care 50 Volume Creme Developer
When 50 Volume isn’t needed, 30 Volume Developer gives a gentler, more controlled lift, perfect for lighter bases, finer textures, or gray blending. It still delivers great lift power without over-processing or causing unnecessary scalp stress.
Salon Care 30 Volume Creme Developer - Hair Color
BW White Bleach is my go-to for achieving that bright, even blonde. It’s powerful, reliable, and lifts fast, especially when working with gray or darker tones. The smooth texture makes it easy to mix and apply for consistent results.
Hair Lighteners & Bleach
This hair bleach is great for achieving an even lift before applying your desired color. Perfect for highlights, full lightening, or pre-color prep when you want a bright, clean base. Always follow instructions carefully and pair with a good toner an...
Premium Lightener 9+ Powder