FROM BLACK TO BLONDE, MY PLATINUM EXPERIENCE
When I first decided to go blonde, the idea shook me up terribly considering how many years of previous temptation I had tortured myself with. To me, platinum blonde is a state of mind and coolness that screams both Hollywood and vixen. What was a girl to do when faced with the thought of possibly wreaking the shit out of her jet-black locks? Call in expert hair colorist Anthony Palermo. I have to admit; I have a rather biased opinion of Anthony Leonard salon, since they where behind the glow in the dark threaded wonder meets “ I just did it myself” cool girl hair that they concocted for my Spring/Summer 2010 show. While he started painting on a special creme/gel bleach that lifts the darkness out of your hair at a slower rate which lessens the damage, Anthony mentions that he was the one responsible for one of the most genius hair color jobs in movie history, Jennifer Connelly in Requiem for a Dream. I nearly fall off my chair. That faded, I used to color my hair dark root to light tip to a surfer blonde hair color has been my other hair color dream for years. Needless to say, seven hours later, I emerged my platinum blonde alter ego, feeling like a pop star and shocking myself at my own refection.
To maintain this look for six months thereafter requires some adjustments. I am definitely the product junky that can help you make it happen.
-Deep conditioners are your best friend as a blonde, do one at least once a week. Try Barex Italiana Colourlife Masque , which is heat, activated with antioxidants. Kerastase Chroma Reflect Masque saves your hair color brings out mirror like shine. Good-looking hair has shine, and blonde hair is the most difficult color to get shining.
-Use a deeply hydrating shampoo, conditioner, and protection creme after you towel dry your hair. I was recently turned on to Morrocanioil hair products and the only thing I can say is AMAZING!!! The key ingredient is Argan oil, a powerful antioxidant and UV protector, rich in vitamins and natural elements that fortify the hair, to improve elasticity, and shield against environmental stressors. What makes this revolutionary is that while most products sit on top of your hair offering a temporary fix that washes right off, Morrocanoil restructures your hair from within making it healthier with every use. The first time I used this product, I was shocked to find how baby soft, shiny and bouncy it came out.
After a couple of months living out the blonde of my dreams, it was time to settle into the reality that jet-black is who I am. Sunny day is a beauty column where I try the looks that most will tell you is impossible, unflattering, not conventionally considered beautiful, and takes a certain state of mind and expression. . Like most iconic beauty moments, the Mod eyelash, glam rock androgynous make up, or the Mohawk, it takes fearless know how to pull them off. I’m here to offer you both the know how, stories, and mischief that happen along the way. Pulling off black to blonde and discovering a different part of you is what haleh.tv beauty is about, a sunny day indeed
