Since posting a photo on Instagram of my new lighter locks, I have had quite a few questions about how I did this at home. I have posted about my hair adventures previously (here and here) and started this particular process with a dark blonde/light brown base with slightly lighter ends. I still wasn't quite at my Kate Bosworth inspired hair goal though (see here). To achieve this without returning, tail between my legs, to a hairdresser I did what most internet addicts do best: I turned to YouTube.
So rather than share my own awkward and very unladylike hair processing photos, I give you this wonderful instructional video posted by CHIC.TV. The clip is clear, well lit, simple to follow and gave me wonderful results. What more could you want?
These are my tools. I bought everything from Priceline and would recommend the lot of it. This Ultraorganics Clear Henna Wax Treatment is a whopping $6 for the pot and is hands down the best treatment that my hair has ever encountered. I have tried many high end products that don't even come close to the softness and manageability that this baby brings to my hair. Also, the Fudge Clean Blonde Toning Shampoo is highly effective, but dangerously potent. Don't make the mistake of leaving this gunk on for too long, or else you may well end up with lilac ends (this is a look that is trendy on some, but extremely blah on me). The 'After' picture above shows my hair right after toning. I actually prefer it slightly more golden, and in my previous post you can see what it looks like when the toner has washed out.
And here is your tutorial. Enjoy! Thanks to CHIC.TV for your priceless advice. Well, actually the last time I had my hair balayaged in a salon it cost me $295 in total, so I'd say that this video is worth close to 300 beans a pop. Yay for YouTube!
Disclaimer: I am quite reckless when it comes to colouring my hair and have experienced both good and bad results doing so. YouTube truly is not a definitive source and my positive results should not be taken as gospel as for how any home bleaching will turn out. Please don't try any at home colouring unless you are OK with the idea of it all going pear-shaped.
Lauren x
Lauren x
Your hair looks absolutely fabulous!!
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Thanks! Love your blog. I'm hoping to visit South Africa later this year. My boyfriend is from Johannesburg and I've never been. Your photos are so beautiful, they're making me want to visit even more!
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Hi Lauren,
ReplyDeleteYour hair looks amazing. I love your blog. I was just wanting to ask you about the
Henna wax. Have you bleached your hair since using this treatment? I have used it and love it
but have not bleached my hair since. I am trying to avoid a hair disaster!
Thank you,
Shannon
Hi Shannon,
DeleteThank you so much for your sweet comments. I have been using this treatment on and off for years to treat my colour and heat damage and have never had any issue colouring or bleaching after using it. As far as I understand it isn't henna in the traditional sense and so doesn't affect how hair responds to colour afterwards. I researched like crazy before using it though - anything with the word henna in it makes me nervous too. This stuff is the goods though!
Lauren x
Thanks Lauren. That's good to know! I will get some for my sister too.
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Shannon