brighten blonde, gray + silver tones with these pro tips
summer is coming to a close, and if you’re rocking blonde, gray, or silver strands, this may be welcome news. finally, the season that brings the most damage from UV rays, chlorine, salt water, air pollution, and so much more is ending, and a more strand-friendly fall begins! but if the hot weather took its toll on your locks, there’s no need to stress—we tapped some amika pro educators to learn how they’re keeping their blonde, gray, and silver tones cool while protecting against damage. this is what they recommend to bring blondes back from the brink.
- Jeffrey Allen, amika lead pro educator
- bust your brass toning + strength repair mask
- Sarah Avery Mancini, amika pro educator
- bust your brass cool blonde strength repair shampoo and conditioner
- Raylene Robertson, amika pro educator
- flash instant shine mask
- smooth over frizz-fighting treatment
Jeffrey Allen, amika lead pro educator
IG: @jeffreydoesmyhair
for amika lead pro educator, Jeffrey Allen, who’s based in the California Bay Area, blonde is a way of life among his clients. that's why he’s become an expert in protecting light hues from brassiness, no matter how strong the Cali sun gets.
“I am most often recommending the bust your brass toning + strength repair mask to my blondes across the board,” he says. “I love the ultra-violet pigmentation and how versatile the product can be. you can mix a small amount with your other favorite amika mask to weaken the pigment, which I adore.”
Jeffrey also says that the bond fortifying technology is a bonus when it comes to strengthening hair prone to breakage. who doesn’t want some of that while toning?
bust your brass toning + strength repair mask
what it is: a toning treatment that’s clinically proven to strengthen and hydrate damaged hair while brightening and counteracting brassy tones.
who it’s for: all blondes, silvers, and grays 1-4c looking to cool warm tones
Sarah Avery Mancini, amika pro educator
IG: @sarah.averym
for pro educator, Sarah Avery Mancini, counteracting brassy hues should start in the shower.
"I recommend using the bust your brass cool blonde strength repair shampoo and conditioner at home to cancel out unwanted brassiness in between touchups,” she says. “the formula’s moisturizing plant butters help release backcombing too!"
bust your brass cool blonde strength repair shampoo and conditioner
what it is: an ultra-violet wash care duo that tones brassy hues while strengthening and hydrating damaged hair.
who it’s for: all blondes, silvers, and grays 1-4c looking to cool warm tones.
Raylene Robertson, amika pro educator
IG: @Hairbyraay
Raylene Roberston is a blonde expert who’s always ready to give her clients tips to help keep their hues cool in the summer.
“first, I send my blondes home with flash instant shine mask,” she says. with its UV filters to help keep hair vibrant, it’s the perfect partner for summer trips by the pool or beach.
“also the smooth over frizz-fighting treatment is amazing for the blonde clients who are wearing extensions,” she adds. “it really helps smooth their cuticle for a fresh install for a seamless blend!"
flash instant shine mask
what it is: a 60-second hair mask that instantly seals the cuticle to deliver moisture and shine while protecting against UV rays to keep hair vibrant.
who it’s for: all hair types looking to combat dullness.
smooth over frizz-fighting treatment
what it is: a 60-second smoothing treatment that instantly reduces frizz up to 73% for 3 days,* with time-released humidity protection.
*clinically proven, after one use.
who it’s for: all hair types looking to smooth unwanted frizz.
