BARBIE HAIR 101
Okay I get a million questions about my hair every single day so I figured it was def time to give you a blog post.
Maintaining HEALTHY long blonde hair is challenging. The icier you get, the more damage that is done. No one wants crusty, dry dead hair.
Ew.
Biggest question I get: How long do I go between washes? Ummmm at LEAST three days, but usually 5-7. I have pushed it wayyyyy past the 7th day but then it becomes questionable hygiene wise ya know? This 7day dirty situation didn’t happen over night. I had to train my hair. It took about a summer to do so. Patients is KEY. Hats, braids and dry shampoo are necessary. It’s easy, in theory…just don’t wash it. In practice, it’s annoying. And kind of gross. BUT TOTALLY WORTH IT. If you want an entire post dedicated to hair training… let me know.
I live for Batiste mostly because my local Whole Sale store sells it in bulk, (ya girl love buying in bulk) but also because it works and it smells clean. I’m telling you, Alex has no idea just how long its been in-between washes until I volunteer the information…. but what he doesn’t know won’t hurt him.
Being Barbie Blonde is drying so you need a salon quality moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Always ask your stylist what that suggest for your hair type. But salon quality can be pricey but you don’t want to spend a small fortune on your hair and then LITERALLY wash the color away. NO THANKS
No one like brassy blonde, so we use purple shampoo at LEAST once a week. Truthfully, I use it almost every wash unless I feel like my hair is super dry. I love Joico. I have been exclusively using Joico since my first taste of icy blonde in 2016. Icy is an addiction. The icier the better, but also like the more damaged your luscious locks get ya know. I also use their conditioner because I just feel like it locks in the Ice Queen vibes the BEST.
Okay, so what do I ask for at the salon?? HEAVY foils. The whole dang head. Wait until the color is past what the inside of a banana looks like then finish with an ashy purple toner. Bring pictures. Talk realistic expectations. Aka you can’t go from Wednesday Adams vibes to Malibu Barbie in one day. It takes time. ALSO schedule your highlights for every 6-12 weeks and always get a trim on the 12th week.
When it comes to products, I’m sooooo lazy. Truthfully I don’t use many. I’m not committed to any specific brands. I keep a root lifting powder and hair spray. THAT’S IT. I use the root lifting powder whenever I style my hair. I use the hairspray when I curl it. Low to no maintenance is my preference. Always.
xoxo,
K
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