Your hair is NOT Dishwater

Like most of us, I grew up in the era where more blonde = More pretty. For those of us who had light blonde hair throughout childhood, we associate many positive things with our blonde-ness. When we are little, we feel special and cute (regardless of hair color) but when our hair gets darker, it’s a sign of growing up.

So after I turned 15, my hair got darker. I bleached it from that point onward until about 30. It got so much darker than I realized! It’s ok… I like it, and it matches my eyebrows :)

If you can relate to this journey, I want you to understand that I'm not discouraging anyone from bleaching their hair. However, I urge you to consider a few things. Could bleaching be causing more harm than good? Sometimes, it can detract from your natural beauty. For instance, your skin tone might require a warmer hue, but bleached hair tends to have cooler tones by default. Additionally, if the blonde is too light, it might create an unflattering contrast with your facial complexion, possibly giving an orange-ish appearance. (This advice is primarily for individuals with white skin tones, but regardless of your complexion, understanding your undertones is crucial.)

If you love your bleach blonde hair, that’s what you gotta do!

Lastly, let's ditch the negative stereotypes associated with dark blonde hair. How about terms like taupe, mushroom, ash, beige, honey, light brown, or dark blonde instead of labeling it as dishwater or dirty? That’s just some propaganda to make us hate the way we look. 😂

It's time to embrace the beauty of all hair colors without falling into outdated beauty standards. Please share any thoughts or feelings about this in the comments, I’d love to read it! #coloredhairtips #blondetips #blondetobrunette #blondehairtips #bleachedhaircare