Bronde—another new trend us hairdressers are mastering for our clients.
How do you turn brassy hair into the perfect bronde? It’s easier than you think! This blog breaks down simple steps to get rid of unwanted brassiness and achieve that gorgeous, sun-kissed bronde look. Whether you’re a pro stylist or just curious, you’ll find tips to make the process smooth and stress-free.
Everyone is wanting to be brighter and ashier and that can be challenging—especially for a recent client of mine, Kimmy, who has dark, ethnic hair. I used a two-step process to lived-in bronde that is time consuming, but the outcome is to die for!
So, where to begin?
I wanted to add a base color, lifting her natural base color three levels. Then, I went in with what seemed like a million babylights.
Before beginning a highlighting technique, I added a base color first so that her hair would automatically appear lighter leading to a much softer, natural look when finished.
I would rather have a level six in-between level eight to nine highlights, rather than a natural level three, which would have left too much contrast and not enough of the natural look my client wanted.
Now for the step-by-step process on achieving this beautiful, lived-in Bronde!
- Step one: Apply Paul Mitchell the color 30grams 7NA to 10grams 5NA 30 vol. (I live for this formula on my dark-haired gals- gives the perfect honey tone!) Allow to process for the full 35 minutes.
- Step two: Rinse, shampoo, and condition the ends
- Step three: Use a babylight technique for the most natural result using Paul Mitchell’s synchro lift 20 & 30 volume with Olaplex.
- Step four: Rinse, post-color shampoo and tone by using two different formulas. New growth to mid shaft formula: Paul Mitchell’s The Demi 8PA, End formula: 9PA 9N
Key Takeaways
- What is Bronde? A perfect balance of blonde and brown tones that gives a natural, sun-kissed look.
- The Brassiness Problem: Brassy tones are caused by fading color, improper care, or underlying pigments in hair.
- Neutralizing Brassiness: Use toners or purple/blue shampoos to counteract unwanted orange or yellow hues.
- Achieving the Perfect Bronde: Blend blonde and brown shades strategically to suit skin tone and style.
- Maintenance Matters: Proper aftercare, like color-safe products and regular touch-ups, keeps bronde vibrant.
- Professional Help: Consulting a stylist ensures the best results and minimizes damage.
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