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Blonde hair colour for home use can refresh your preferred shade or cover grey hair. However, the result depends on more than just the name on the packaging. Your starting shade, the colour level you choose, how long it lasts and the composition of the blonde hair dye all play an important role.
If you only look for “light”, “cool” or “natural”, it is easy to overlook important differences. For example, dark blonde hair colour is not automatically suitable for lightening. Likewise, permanent hair colour is not the same as a blonde colour gloss. The following criteria can help you avoid unsuitable purchases.
Names such as “Ice Blonde”, “Honey Blonde” or “Medium Blonde” describe the target shade. However, the actual result is influenced by your existing hair colour. A light shade can look different on already dark or repeatedly coloured hair than it does on natural hair.
Blonde hair colour cannot change the hair structure to any extent. For significant lightening, you may need a blonde hair lightener. On bleached hair, permanent colouration can result in an unexpectedly intense or uneven finish.
Claims of 100% grey coverage refer to the product description and intended use. The result may vary on very resistant, thick or unevenly grey hair. That is why the recommended development time and correct application at the roots are important.
For hair colour designed to cover grey, natural shades such as dark blonde, medium blonde or golden blonde are often easier to assess than highly fashionable shades with intense reflects.
Ammonia-free hair colour may not contain ammonia, but it can still contain other colouring or developing ingredients. Hydrogen peroxide, resorcinol or certain dyes may also be listed in the warnings. Before every application, you must therefore carry out an allergy alert test 48 hours beforehand in accordance with the packaging instructions.
Do not use the product on irritated, damaged or sensitive scalps. Hair colour is intended for scalp hair only and must not be used on eyelashes or eyebrows.
The number code often provides better guidance than the name used for marketing purposes:
Where an even refresh is desired, the colour level should be as close as possible to your existing hair colour. If there is a difference of more than a few levels, a lightening product is usually the more suitable product category.
A permanent hair colour is used with developer and is intended for long-lasting colour changes and, in many cases, grey hair. However, new growth will still become visible and will require another treatment later on.
A blonde colour gloss works differently: it is primarily designed to refresh the appearance of existing blonde lengths between two colour treatments. According to the product information, Schwarzkopf Brillance Glossing Cool Blonde is applied to towel-dried hair, contains violet colour pigments and lasts for up to six washes. The description states that it is suitable for lightened to light blonde hair.
Oil-based or conditioning ingredients can influence how your hair feels after application, but they do not replace thorough aftercare. Look out for:
Ammonia-free hair colour may be worth considering if you prefer this type of formula. Nevertheless, you should still check the complete ingredients list and warnings.
Why this product suits the profile: This dark blonde shade is suitable for anyone looking for a natural blonde tone with permanent colouration. According to the product information, the recommended development time is 30 minutes.
The colour level is clearly stated and is not marketed as a strong lightener. This makes it easier to align your expectations with your existing hair colour.
Permanent cream colouration, described as offering 100% grey coverage and including a moisturising treatment.
Why this product suits the profile: This ammonia-free permanent formula is aimed at people who value an oil-based composition and creamy consistency when colouring their hair at home.
The product description specifically states that the formula is ammonia-free and contains oils. Nevertheless, the allergy test and packaging instructions remain essential.
According to the product information, 60% oils, a non-drip cream, 100% grey coverage and an included conditioning balm.
Why this product suits the profile: This gloss is designed for lightened to light blonde hair and, according to the product description, is suitable for refreshing your colour between two colour treatments.
It is not designed to provide permanent lightening. Its limited longevity of up to six washes makes its purpose as a colour refresher clear.
Violet colour pigments, application like a hair mask and a short development time of two to three minutes, according to the product information.
We have put together a complete, regularly updated list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the safety regulations applicable in the EU.
Read the instructions in full before mixing the product. For the most even result possible, follow these steps:
A strand test can also show how the shade will develop on your own hair. Take particular care when working with chemically treated, very porous or unevenly coloured hair.
Products that explicitly state grey coverage are designed for this purpose. According to the product information, Poly Palette 7-0/500, Garnier Olia 7.0 and several Nutrisse and COLORSILK shades offer 100% grey coverage. The actual evenness of the result depends on your hair, the amount of product used and the development time.
A standard colouration will only lighten natural hair within the specified range. Dark hair that has already been coloured will generally not be lightened reliably by applying a lighter colour. Check whether a blonde hair lightener is intended for the level of lightening you want to achieve.
Permanent hair colour generally remains in the hair for longer than a gloss, but it grows out at the roots and may fade over time. Depending on the product and your hair-care routine, a blonde colour gloss lasts for only a few washes. Frequent washing, intense heat and strong sunlight can also affect the colour result.