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Which Blonde is Best For Your Type? (Side-By-Side Comparisons)

+ the words to use so your stylist knows what you want

Platinum, vanilla, buttery, sandy, ash, honey, and caramel—so many kinds of blondes!

But which one is correct for your Type of beauty

Knowing what you want and knowing how to ask for it can be two different things. Expert Stylist Nicole shows you side-by-side comparisons and gives you descriptive keywords that you can take to your stylist so that you leave that salon chair with exactly what you wanted. Plus, listen for her at-home tips you can do to maintain your beautiful blonde in between salon visits!

How to know your Type’s blonde with descriptive words and images:

  • (0:38) Type 1 blonde is warm, honey, golden, bright, and sunshiney. 
  • (1:44) Type 2 blonde is sandy, matte, ash, silvery, and beige.
  • (3:27) Type 3 blonde is warm, copper, caramal, and buttery.
  • (4:19) Type 4 blonde is platinum, vanilla, ash, and sandy.

Now let’s look at the differences between the warm, and cool blondes.

  • (5:25) Type 1 vs. Type 3 blonde.
  • (5:51) Type 2 vs. Type 4 blonde.

Here are the photos Nicole shows in the video:

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