THEBlonde is the “smartest” hair color to manage if you already have a light, white, gray base, or even just the first white strands. The smartest nuances “over 50″, which soften the features and give light to the face, without too much maintenance. In a word, they rejuvenate.
Blonde, the hair color over 50 that rejuvenates
The right hair color over 50 makes the difference. Whether it is natural salt and pepper or another shade, the important thing is that it harmonizes with the natural shades of the base, so as not to require excessive touch-ups.
For this purpose, blonde is a smart choice: «It is increasingly common for women over 50 to abandon too artificial shades in favor of a softer and more natural result, especially that it does not require particular maintenance but which succeeds in masking the white hair of regrowth. In this sense, some shades of blonde are the most suitable” he explains Paolo L’Erario, Color Chief Trainer La Biosthétique.
Why is blonde particularly suitable? «Because among the colors it is what it masks the regrowth more, furthermore with its natural light it makes the contours of the face softer and more nuanced» explains the expert «If you then choose one gel shades, the result will be even softer and easier». It is in fact a type of coloring that dyes hair without the need for oxygen: the formulations have an acidic pH which act on the surface, anchoring themselves to the hair scales without opening or damaging them.”
The blond over 50 who rejuvenates
«If you want to choose a low-maintenance blonde, therefore easy to manage, you need to pay attention to the shades» explains the expert.
Emma Thompson’s ash blonde, Tilda Swinton’s vanilla blonde and Meryl Streep’s champagne blonde (Getty Images)
1. Light ash blonde
Light ash blonde is a very common natural color in nature: «It is very delicate, practically neutral, that’s why it is recommended for women looking for a bright, natural hair tone. Another advantage is the very low maintenance, so much so that it is a color that blends very well with white hair which may appear later.”
However, a clarification needs to be made: this shade is not very suitable if the complexion is particularly warm. In fact, light ash blonde, being a very light shade, almost ice, is very suitable if the complexion is light, if not very light. Finally, it is a color that it tends to be dull, with a soft and very soft effect.
2. Sand, hot cold mix
«The sandy blonde is warm and bright, very sunny and lively, particularly recommended for women with warm undertones” explains the expert.
Compared to previously, it also tends to give to Mediterranean ones: also very soft, it is thereIt is ideal if the starting point is a dark blonde or light brown, so as to create a slightly shaded tone-on-tone effect. And to maintain it? «The only maintenance gesture for sandy blonde is the choice of specific products so as to keep the gradation bright and vibrant».
3. Honey blonde, the golden effect on the hair
It is perhaps the more classic, warm and enveloping blonde: «I recommend it to anyone look for hair that tends towards golden, it is no coincidence that the name derives from the famous nectar. Multidimensional, it is particularly bright and intense.” It is never the same, being very rich in nuances that vary from wheat to caramel.
Who is honey good for? «It is very flattering for pale skin, especially if they choose a sunny make-up with apricot or peach blush; however, it is not recommended for olive skin because it would create too much contrast.”
4. Trendy, “high maintenance” blondes over 50
The previous three were the great classics, but if you are looking for more trendy nuances, the expert recommends three: platinum champagne, golden rose and caramel blonde.
«There are three blonds who they require a little more maintenance at home using heat protection products and toning masks to maintain the reflection. Because of this they are not particularly recommended if you are looking for an easy hair color».
In order, the platinum champagne is very suitable for light skin, it is very light and is generally obtained by lightening a dark blonde or light brown. Also the rosy golden is suitable for light complexions but they must have light eyes, so as to stand out better; it is so called because it is a perfect mix of blonde and pink for a rejuvenating blush hair effect. Beautiful to look at, However, they require a lot of maintenance, approximately every 15-20 days.
Finally, the Caramel blonde, ideal for warm complexions, recreates the effect of sunlit hair and gives great luminosity to the face. Like the previous ones, however, it requires maintenance to maintain the effect, i.e. to rejuvenate every face.
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