What Is High Lift Color?

Before we dive into care for blonde hair, let’s go over the basics of high lift color. High lift hair color lightens hair and deposits a tone at the same time. It’s basically a shortcut to blonde since you achieve quick results.

Because high lifts are ideal for lightening without bleach, they are great for existing blondes who want to brighten their look. They’re also a good option for people with virgin, uncolored hair who are ready to embark on their color journey. In general, high lift color is best for subtle blonde transitions and toning.

bondbar High Lift Blonde Bonding Permanent Hair Color lightens, tones and repairs in one step. It's our recommendation for the best high lift color for hair. The innovative formula with bonding technology makes it easy to brighten your blonde with less damage.

Watch this video for an all-over blonde tutorial using the collection. If you’re feeling a little adventurous, you can also try some at-home balayage.

High Lift Color vs. Bleach

High lift hair color is meant to replace the need for bleach. However, it’s not completely interchangeable with bleach. Although you can achieve up to 4 levels of lift, you’re still pretty limited. High lift blondes work best for, well, blondes.

So, that begs the question, can you use high lift color on bleached hair? The answer is yes! Pre-lightened hair can actually benefit from a high lift color, since it will help reduce the orange and yellow tones you often see on freshly pre-lightened hair.

But, beware of hot roots! This is when the color of your roots is lighter than the rest of your hair.

Believe it or not, it happens because of scalp heat. Your scalp generates heat, which may cause high lift color to lift roots faster than the rest of your hair. To avoid this, apply the color to your roots last.

High Lift Color For Dark Hair

Got dark hair? If you want to try a high lift, we recommend pre-lightening to a pale yellow with bondbar Bonding Technology Lightener. This will help reduce damage since bleach is required for darker brunettes to go totally blonde. Still want to try a high lift without bleach? You should expect more caramel-colored results.

High Lift Color On Colored Hair

Will a high lift hair color work on dyed hair? Simply put — no.

Color does not lift color, and at the end of the day, a high lift is just that — permanent hair color. To use a high lift, you will need to lighten your hair beforehand.

Does High Lift Color Damage Hair?

Remember, high lift color is an alternative to bleach. It provides a single-process application to help minimize damage.

While high lift color could be less damaging than bleach, even the gentlest hair color can cause damage. This is because it raises the cuticle and chemically alters the inside of your strands.

And, if applied incorrectly (leaving it on too long, for example), high lift color can still be very damaging, particularly if your hair isn’t at its healthiest to begin with. Plus, you can end up with some not-so-desirable color results.

What makes bondbar High Lift Blonde Bonding Permanent Hair Color different is the built-in bonding technology which helps reduce damage.

Hair Bonding & High Lift Blonde Color

So, what is hair bonding? Let’s take it from the top. Your hair is made up of many bonds responsible for its health, strength and shape. When hair gets damaged, especially from hair color and bleach, those bonds break.

Enter bondbar bonding technology. It relinks those broken bonds, repairing hair from the inside out. This is why bondbar High Lift Blonde Bonding Permanent Hair Color is a great choice for the at-home colorist.

You’re already forgoing bleach to reduce damage, why not add an extra line of defense? You can achieve up to 71% less breakage with bondbar High Lift Color (compared to a standard color product) when you use it with bondbar Bonding Booster & Bonding Recovery.

You can also check out the targeted bondbar system designed for blonde hair to make it a cinch to keep the results you love.

How To Take Care Of Blonde Hair After High Lift

Now that you’ve got the rundown on high lift color, it’s time to keep it looking fresh. Color retouches should be done every 3-6 weeks or when you see half an inch of new growth. You can refresh your hair with a brief application of the same high lift color — typically under 5 minutes.

Okay, now let’s kick some brass. Even though high lift color already tones your hair, you may need a refresh as time passes.

Toner is a blonde’s BFF. We recommend trying bondbar Bonding Toner Demi-Permanent Hair Color. It’s the perfect way to remove brassy tones while helping to repair blonde hair.

In terms of everyday care, it's all about purple shampoo. Why purple? It comes down to color theory. On the color wheel, purple is opposite yellow. This means it acts as a neutralizer, canceling out unwanted warmth. Purple shampoo does not lighten blonde hair, it brightens it.

bondbar Bonding Purple Shampoo significantly brightens all blonde hair & neutralizes brassiness after just one use. It also deeply hydrates. Pair it with bondbar Bonding Conditioner for a boost of nourishment and repair.

Dyed blonde hair tends to be dry, so a weekly hair mask is a must. We recommend bondbar Bonding Hydration Mask to add intense moisture.

Blonde Hair Color Tips

Here are a few other ways to keep blonde hair bright:

• Wash your hair less often. Too much sudsing can cause your color to fade fast. Aim for no more than 2-3 washes a week.

• Use a dry shampoo. Since you want to avoid washing your hair too often, dry shampoo will be your BFF.

• Always rinse with cool water. Hot water opens the hair cuticle, letting color escape. Finishing with a dose of cool water will help close your cuticles, minimizing color fade and promoting shine.

• Use a heat protectant. Styling tools can cause heat damage, which leads to color fade. Try to minimize the use of heat and air-dry your hair. If you reach for a hot tool, always use a good heat protectant. This will keep your blonde fresh.

• Trim your hair monthly. This may seem rather frequent, but nothing beats a regular trim to keep your blonde looking healthy and shiny.

• Use a showerhead filter. Filtering your water can keep chlorine and iron deposits out of your hair, which helps prevent fading.

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