Blonde & Highlighted Hair
Products for blonde, balayage and highlighted hair, picked by the colourists who do it every day in Queenstown. Lightened hair needs two things at home: something to keep the tone cool, and something to put strength and softness back.
Guide: Best shampoo for blonde hair NZ
How to choose for your blonde +
Going brassy or yellow? A purple shampoo once or twice a week, such as Kérastase Blond Absolu Bain Ultra Violet or Pureology Strength Cure Best Blonde. Dry, snapping or over-lightened? Add a weekly mask and a heat protector before you blow-dry.
More reading: best shampoo for blonde hair, the best Kérastase for blonde hair and how to keep blonde from going brassy.
Questions we get asked +
What's the best shampoo for blonde highlighted hair?
It depends on the problem. For brassiness, a purple shampoo once or twice a week. For dryness and breakage, a repairing shampoo the rest of the time. Our blonde shampoo guide compares the options.
How often should I use purple shampoo?
Once or twice a week for most blondes. Every wash can leave very light hair looking dull or lilac.
Do I need a different shampoo for balayage?
Use colour-safe products on the whole head, then a purple shampoo when the lightened pieces start to look warm.
Can I use these products on silver or grey hair?
Yes. Purple shampoos and masks cancel yellow tones in silver and grey hair as well as blonde.
