Platinum Blonde, Ash Blonde, Honey Blondes and double process blondes in Albuquerque | Cir Kent A Salon
Achieving the perfect blonde—whether icy Platinum, cool Ash, or radiant Honey—requires expert precision. This often involves a double process: lifting natural pigment and toning to perfection.
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Platinum Blonde
Platinum blonde is the lightest possible shade of blonde hair, classified as a Level 10 or higher.
Visually, it is the complete absence of warm pigment (yellow, orange, or red). Unlike "golden blonde" or "honey blonde," platinum is cool-toned, ranging from icy white and metallic silver to pearlescent colors. It requires lifting the hair until it is virtually translucent.
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Ash Blonde and Honey Blondes
Ash Blonde (The Cool Tones)
Ash blonde is characterized by the complete absence of warmth. It is a "muted" color that absorbs light rather than reflecting it.
• The Undertones: Blue, Green, Violet, and Gray.
• The Look: It often looks silvery, matte, or "dusty." It can range from a dark "mushroom blonde" to a very light "silver-white."
• The Vibe: Modern, chic, edgy, and high-fashion.
• Best Suited For: People with cool skin tones (pink or bluish undertones) and light eyes (blue/gray). If you have a lot of redness in your skin, ash can help neutralize it.
• The Maintenance: High. Ash molecules are the first to fade. Without regular purple shampoo or toning glosses, the natural yellow warmth of your hair will push through within 3–4 weeks, making the color look "brassy."
2. Honey & Golden Blonde (The Warm Tones)
These shades embrace the natural warmth that exists in hair. They are "reflective" colors, meaning they make the hair look shinier and healthier because they bounce light back to the eye.
• The Undertones: Yellow, Orange, Gold, and Amber.
• The Look: Rich, buttery, sun-kissed, and glossy. It mimics how hair naturally lightens in the sun.
• The Vibe: Youthful, "beach babe," healthy, and natural.
• Best Suited For: People with warm skin tones (olive, golden, or peach undertones) or brown/hazel eyes. It adds a "glow" to the skin.
• The Maintenance: Low to Medium. Since you aren't fighting the natural warmth of the hair as aggressively, these colors fade much softer and tend to look good for longer periods than ash.
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Double Process Blondes
Double Process Blonde (often called a "Bleach and Tone") is the technical term for removing your natural pigment and replacing it with a new shade in two distinct steps.