Before anything else, let me break this to you as a loving friend: Bleaching your hair on your own to score blonde locks is risky. You may ruin your tresses in the process, so it's best to let the professionals do it. Bleach is a strong chemical that may leave your strands brittle and damaged. But if you really, really, really want to score lighter-colored tresses on at home, we found products that can help make your blonde ambition come true. Ahead, we round up the blonde hair starter pack:
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L'Oreal Paris Excellence Fashion Ultra Lights Hair Color in Ash Brown 03
Bronde is the safest lightest color you can DIY. You can score that shade with this box dye that can lighten hair without bleach. It also comes with a protective serum and nourishing conditioner to prevent hair damage.
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Continue reading below ↓Recommended VideosL'Oreal Paris Excellence Fashion Ultra Lights Hair Color in Ash Brown 03, P399, Watsons
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Mise En Scene Bubble Primer
I've mentioned earlier that bleaching your own hair is challenging. It's hard to guarantee even application and proper curing time. Thankfully, we found hair bleach in a bubble dye formula! Simply massage the foam hair color all over your head and watch your locks transform into a lighter hue. Easy peasy!
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Mise En Scene Bubble Primer, P472, Shopee/lvxkr.ph
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Beautylabo Whip Hair Color in Silky Ash
If you've already pre-lightened your locks, you can tone down the brassiness with this bubble hair dye. It's easy to use, and it's not messy at all.
Continue reading below ↓Beautylabo Whip Hair Color in Silky Ash, P399, Watsons
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Wella Color Charm Toner
When you've got light brown to blonde hair, it's important to tone down its brassiness (reddish-gold hue) with—you guessed it—a toner. This one from Wella has pigments that can refresh the brilliance of blonde hair.
Wella USAContinue reading below ↓Wella Color Charm Toner, P500, Rainbow Head
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Yves Rocher Low Shampoo Delicate Cleansing Cream
Another essential that will help preserve the color of dyed hair is a sulfate-free shampoo. I'm a big fan of this cleansing cream from Yves Rocher because it makes dry, damaged locks super soft!
Yves Rocher Low Shampoo Delicate Cleansing Cream, P495, Yves Rocher Lazada Official Store
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Beach Born Classy Not Brassy Purple Shampoo
Once a week, soak your dyed locks in purple shampoo to get rid of the brassy tone. Get one with a sulfate-free formula to prevent the color from fading.
Beach BornBeach Born Classy Not Brassy Purple Shampoo, P495, Beach Born
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Bench Fix Shampoo & Dash Dry Shampoo
Frequent washing can fade hair color. You can refresh your locks every other day with dry shampoo.
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Bench Fix Shampoo & Dash Dry Shampoo, P190, Watsons
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L'Oréal Serie Expert Vitamino Color A OX Jelly Masque
Colored hair, especially blonde locks, need intensive treatment! Every week, apply a color-preserving hair mask for softer, more vibrant dyed locks.
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L'Oréal Serie Expert Vitamino Color A OX Jelly Masque 250ml, P1,150, HairMNL
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