For an ultra-simple summer blond at home

It was John Frieda who first came up with the idea of ​​proposing a (very) diluted hydrogen peroxide spray for progressive, heat-activated home brightening. The genial Go Blonder quickly became cult and sounded the death knell of the "ancestral" ritual of carefully pressing a lemon on its locks before exposing itself to the sun . Today, the new blonding formulas are less drying for fiber as they are enriched with vegetable oils, and exist under different playful and super-practical galenics. "The big advantage of the concept is to be absolutely non-scary: the lightening goes up little by little and is modulated to the desire under the effect of heat," says Christophe Robin, designer colorist for L'Oreal Paris. In practice, it boosts the result with the hair dryer or, on the contrary, it is mitigated by applying the product on wet hair: the water dilutes the formula and therefore the effects ... In addition to completely control the degree of fading up to two tones max, we can also choose its type of transformation and get multiple effects almost like the show. The proof with five inspired versions of the backstage, to dare on blonde hair to dark brown, natural or already highlighted.

• Californian blond

Two options. Make a high ponytail, then apply the product over the entire surface of the head (top and back) and knead to impregnate. Then drop on the lengths, emphasizing the tips. Alternative: crimp her hair and spray the lightening spray on the surface and inside the loose hair.

• Sunburn

Ideal on a square, and always with the ponytail starting point. Lighten only two strands in front of the face, previously out of the fastener.

• Tie & dye

Draw a line in the middle and tie the hair in two quilts. Apply the formula from the elastic or middle of the quilt.

• Scanning

Select the few strands to lighten, apply the product by stretching it by hand from root to tip.

• Splash light

This more delicate horizontal lightening is tempted by following the instructions of Stéphane Pous, consultant colorist Garnier: make two high duvets, then place on each an elastic in the lower third. Apply the product between the two elastics.

Our five sun care treatments

• Sunkiss Casting Lightening Jelly from L'Oréal Paris, € 11.50;
• Enlightening Melting Jelly Comb Blond Soleil Dessange Professional Skill, 10,55 €;
• Lightening Jelly Sun Effect 100% Ultra Blond Garnier, € 10.90;
• Lightening Spray Go Blonder Sheer Blonde by John Frieda, € 8.90;
• Lightening Spray Blonde Ultîme from Schwarzkopf, 10,70 €.

A bespoke summer blond in the living room

In the hands of the pros, one ventures into more daring contrasts. And now is the time: in summer, the lighting is less risky than in winter where an intensive lightening does not mix well with a pale complexion and dark circles. It is therefore perhaps an opportunity to turn blond bleached way "I always lived in the sun" (at L'Oréal Professionnel hairdressers) or to vibrate its base with reflections "sand" circumstance ( BlondMe at Schwarzkopf hairdressers). Virtually personalized, the neo-sweeps now play the score of subtlety and mix several tones without demarcation for an incredible relief (Sunny Hair at Jean-Claude Biguine, Freelights Blondor at Wella hairdressers, Californian sweep at Dessange).

But the pros also like to inject a touch of sun even more targeted.

• Half lengths and ends

Thanks to a revised and improved tie & dye, in a more elegant register (Vernissage Tie & Dye at Coiff1rst).

• On the contours of the face

With an exclusive painting technique (Indian Sun at Franck Provost) or a lightening almost white but ultra-bright (Arctic Light at Jean Louis David).

• On a horizontal area:

In the middle of the lengths or a large asymmetrical fringe (Splashlight at L'Oréal Professionnel or Jean Louis David).

For long-term maintenance

Today, we can more easily preserve his blond. Best of the most appropriate care.

• A targeted shampoo

Shampoo Sublime Wicks of Leonor Greyl, 37 €.

Fragile mainly on lengths and ends, the hair is restructured under the effect of antioxidant crambe and restructuring quinoa.

• An adjustable care

Custom-Tone Conditioner Blonde Idol from Redken, 45 €.

This high-tech double tank delivers precisely and automatically the right dose between golden micronized pigments and restorative ingredients, adapting to changes in color over time.

• An illuminator
  
• Illuminating Elixir Oil Sheer Blonde by John Frieda, 12,50 €
• Schwarzkopf Professional Radiance Sublime Radiance Spray, 18,10 €.

Sublimating oils that amplify the reflection of light on a very clear and almost transparent fiber, with the bonus of an anti-fading UV filter. To apply on dry or dewatered hair.

For close protection

In summer, the blond is under high tension. Because if the sun can enhance the lightening, it can also over-sensitize the fiber and turn the color. On the beach, we do not underestimate the importance of good sun protection for hair.

Yes to oils when they have an indispensable UV filter:

• Phytoplage Protective Oil from Phyto, € 16
• Protective Summer Oil 90KPF by René Furterer, € 12.90
• Eugène Perma Vital Sun Cycle Sun Spray, 14,25 €

To keep the stranglehold on the style, we prefer a hyper-discrete gel version (Solar Jelly Multipurpose Sun Therapy Urban Care Jean Louis David Salon, 20,90 €) or a balm that also discipline the fiber (Hair In The Sun of Sachajuan, 18 €).

Finally, as well as the skin after a day of exposure, the brushed hair needs to feel comforted by care that repairs the damaged areas and close the scales.

To use after evening shampoos or rinses:

• Symbio Sun Phytodess After-sun Serum, 24 €
• Camille Albane Marine Source Water After-Sun Cream, € 21
• After-Sun Repair Mask with Monoi and Neroli Ultra Soft by Garnier, 5,10 €.

This is the minimum routine to return from vacation with a blonde beach blonde that will illuminate our return on the asphalt.