Looking for a cool new blonde? Here’s how to get icy blonde hair at home

Looking for a cool new blonde? Here’s how to get icy blonde hair at home

When you think of ultra-blonde hair, the colour you’re probably thinking of is platinum: a warmer shade with yellowish or golden undertones. Platinum has been the go-to colour for women looking to go white blonde for decades, from ‘50s star Marilyn Monroe to today’s style icons like Gwen Stefani. Platinum hair is a modern-day icon. But what if you’ve already tried platinum and you want a new blonde look? Or you’re going blonde for the first time and want that silvery finish? Say hello to the new kid on the block: *icy blonde hair*. This cool colour is an ultra-light blonde with silvery undertones which offers a fresh alternative to platinum. *Ice blonde vs platinum blonde?* You decide!

How to get platinum blonde hair at home without bleach
As with all super-light blondes, there might be a little prep you need to do before you dye your hair at home. For example, if you have very dark hair, you might need to take some steps to pre-lighten it with Garnier Nutrisse D+ Creme Pre-Lightener or maybe some additional toning steps afterwards to get the shade just right. Here’s how to achieve the icy blonde look, or *dye your hair platinum blonde at home*. It holds good for *how to get white hair without bleach* too.

If you already have light hair
If you have light brown or golden blonde hair, there’s no need to reach for the bleach: you can achieve an ice blonde hair colour without it. Simply choose a dye like Garnier Nutrisse Natural Light Ash Blonde, Shade 9.13 and you’re ready to go! This route is also *how to get platinum blonde hair from golden blonde* in an easy step. As a bonus, this dye is ammonia-free and works to protect your hair while it colours, so you’ll get that ultra-cool, on-trend white blonde without damaging your hair.

Maintenance
In the past, platinum and ice blonde hair were notoriously high-maintenance, requiring you to touch up your roots on a regular basis. Thankfully, using a box dye no longer means ending up with an all-over block colour. Today’s home hair dyes work to bring out the natural tones in your hair, giving you a multi-tonal look, which will help hide regrowth for longer and allow more time between touch-ups.

One of the risks of dyed blonde hair is the dreaded brassiness creeping in. If yours starts to go that way, apply *icy blonde hair toner* regularly to keep the dullness at bay and keep your colour fresh. Using a purple shampoo once or twice a week will also help neutralise any unwanted yellowness that might start to appear. Alternate it with a shampoo labelled safe for colour-treated hair, and don't forget to apply a deep conditioning treatment on a regular basis to keep your ice blonde mane shinier for longer