Blonde Hair Color Ideas for Curly Hair

Dyeing dark hair blonde is a journey — especially if the dark hair being colored is also curly or textured. While the process is certainly fun (so many blonde hair color ideas to explore!), it also requires careful preparation, application and maintenance. Choosing a flattering shade is as important as selecting the right formula. In this article, we discuss gorgeous blonde hair colors from Dark & Lovely, all formulated to maintain curl integrity. We also guide you through the process of successfully achieving textured blonde hair and help you determine whether bleaching is necessary.

Blonde is a timeless hair color, but some shades will always be trendier than others. The following sections cover the blonde hair colors of the moment.

 

But before you pick a shade, it’s important to understand that you will probably have to lighten or bleach your dark hair ahead of dyeing it. Bleach strips pigment from the hair, creating a light canvas for blonde hair color. Often, dark hair needs to be bleached more than once before it can be dyed blonde.

 

Dark & Lovely Uplift Hair Bleach Kit makes it easy for anyone to bleach their hair at home. It can dramatically lift hair up to 8 levels while preserving curls’ texture integrity. The included Violet Toning Care Conditioner banishes brassy tones and replenishes moisture. To learn how to lighten your hair, check out this guide on dyeing natural hair blonde.

 

Now that the question of bleaching is out of the way, let’s dive into blonde hair color ideas.

When it comes to hair color ideas, blonde is considered a light shade. However, within the blonde category, shades of blonde range from dark to light.

If you’re going for a bright look, this section on platinum blonde, golden blonde and sandy blonde is for you. Like many other blonde hair colors, light blonde hair color can only be achieved on dark hair that’s been bleached.

Striking and stunning, platinum blonde hair is an almost-white shade of blonde that is cool with silvery undertones. Platinum blonde hair has a glamorous vibe, most likely due to several Silver Screen actresses, such as Jean Harlow and Rita Hayworth, rocking the bold shade. 

If your blonde hair color inspo is giving sunkissed, tropical goddess, consider going golden blonde. This hair color, which exists in a range of tones and from dark to light, is characterized by its warmth and glow.

Your blonde hair color ideas aren’t limited to bold shades. Sandy blonde is the perfect example. Containing both warm and cool tones, this beige-toned blonde is soft, sophisticated and so flattering on various complexions.

If you’re seeking a less dramatic color transformation, consider dark blonde hair colors. Often mistaken for brown, the shades in this section — chestnut blonde, honey blonde and ashy blonde — are actually deep shades of blonde. They are perfect for a subtler makeover and easier to achieve on naturally dark hair.

This subtly warm brownish-blonde shade isn’t just beautiful; it’s also low maintenance. Because this hair color isn’t super light, it looks natural as it grows out, blending nicely with your natural hair color.

We can’t think of a shade sweeter than honey blonde. This warm golden blonde is magnificently multidimensional: yellow with hints of amber and pale brown. Beyoncé is known for coloring her hair honey blonde.

Characterized by dark roots and a hint of grey, ashy blonde is another one of those subdued shades of blonde. This smoky hair color works best on naturally blonde or light brown hair. Although considered a dark blonde hair color, this hair color, like light blonde hair color, also needs to be applied on bleached hair.

Maintaining blonde hair color involves hair care practices that will slow or prevent color fade, enhance your hair color and improve your hair’s overall health and appearance. It also entails touching up your hair color after substantial regrowth. Follow these tips for the best ways to extend your blonde hair color.

 

1.    Shampoo less often. Water alone can strip hair color, so keep your wash days to a minimum.
2.    Use sulfate-free shampoo. Known for being gentle, sulfate-free shampoo won’t wash out as much hair color as regular shampoo will. An even better option is to use sulfate-free shampoo for colored blonde hair. This type of shampoo deposits purple pigments into your hair to counteract brassy tones.
3.    Wash your hair with cold water. Cold water fades hair color at a slower rate than hot water does.
4.    Hold back on heat styling. Hot tools expose strands to high temps that can accelerate color fade. When you do heat style, prepare your hair with a heat protectant and opt for a lower temperature setting on your hot tools.
5.    Protect your hair when swimming in a pool or the ocean. Both chlorinated water and saltwater can quickly reduce hair color vibrancy. Wear a swimming cap to minimize how wet your hair becomes or apply a protective leave-in deep conditioning mask before entering a pool or the ocean.
6.    Touch up just the areas of hair regrowth. If you apply hair color to already-dyed parts of your hair, you risk darkening those sections. Dark & Lovely, made for dark, textured hair, lasts for up to 8 weeks.