Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to switch up my hair for a while now, and I finally decided to take the plunge and try out some blonde highlights. I’m Asian, and I’ve always had dark hair, so this was a pretty big change for me. I was a bit nervous, but also super excited to see how it would turn out.
First, I had to figure out what kind of blonde highlights I wanted. I did some research online, and I saw a lot of different styles. I wasn’t sure which one would look best on me, so I booked a consultation with a stylist at a salon that my friend recommended.
When I got to the salon, I showed my stylist some pictures of the kind of highlights I was thinking about. She gave me her honest opinion and suggested I go with something that would complement my skin tone. We talked about it for a bit, and she really helped me understand what would work best. I felt way more confident after that chat.
Then came the actual process. She started by sectioning off my hair and applying the bleach. She told me to make sure to use foils on the ends of my hair and put bleach on my roots last, since they process first. It was a bit of a waiting game, but I was so excited that the time flew by pretty quickly. She said that I need to put some heat on the ends of my hair, so she used the hair dryer to speed up the process.
- Waiting Game: Honestly, the waiting was the hardest part. I’m not the most patient person, especially when it comes to my hair. But I kept reminding myself that it would be worth it in the end.
- Multiple Bleaching: My stylist warned me that I might need to bleach my hair more than once to get the blonde I wanted. Luckily, it only took one round.
- Heat Application: She used a blow dryer on the foiled sections of my hair to help the bleach process correctly. Apparently, bleach needs heat to work its magic.
After the bleach was done, she washed it out and then toned my hair to get rid of any brassiness. She told me that I should use a mild shampoo and focus on cleaning my scalp, and use a conditioner and hair mask often. That was another important step, and it made a huge difference in the final color. Finally, she dried and styled my hair, and I couldn’t believe how good it looked! I might need to repeat this bleach procedure later if the color is not light enough.
The Result
Honestly, I was so happy with how my blonde highlights turned out. They really brightened up my face and gave me a whole new look. My stylist was right – the color she chose really complemented my skin tone. It wasn’t too drastic, but it was definitely a noticeable change. If you’re thinking about getting blonde highlights, I say go for it! Just make sure you do your research, find a good stylist, and be prepared for a bit of a process. Trust me, it’s worth it!
