Blonde Maintenance 101: Keep Your Color Salon-Fresh Between Visits

Blonde hair is gorgeous—but high-maintenance. Without the right routine, brassiness and breakage show up fast. Here's how to keep your blonde looking salon-fresh in between visits.

1. Toner Is Key

Every lightening service at Glam By Kelly ends with a custom toner. It locks in shine, cancels brass, and keeps your color vibrant. Plan to refresh it every 4–6 weeks.Bonus Tip: Book a quick Toner & Treat combo to get a deep-conditioning mask too.

2. Use Purple (or Blue) Shampoo—Sparingly

• Purple targets yellow tones (great for lighter blondes).

• Blue cancels orange (ideal for darker blondes or balayage).

• Use just 1–2× per week—too much can make your hair dull or ashy.

Follow up with a moisturizing, sulfate-free shampoo the rest of the week. Want recs? I love Kérastase Blond Absolu and Redken Brownlights.

3. Deep Condition Weekly

Bleached hair loses moisture fast. Use a weekly bond-building mask like Olaplex or K18, and apply a leave-in conditioner with heat/UV protection. Healthy blondes are hydrated blondes!

4. Protect from Heat & Sun

• Always use a heat protectant spray before styling.

• Keep tools below 375°F to avoid fried ends.

• For outdoor time, wear a hat or UV spray—sun fades blonde quickly.

5. Watch Your Water

Hard water in North Texas can dull blonde fast.Install a shower filter, use a clarifying shampoo monthly, and always rinse hair right after swimming.

6. Stick to a Trim & Tone Schedule

Service	Frequency
Gloss/Toner	Every 4–6 weeks
Trim	Every 8–10 weeks
Full Blonding	Depends on method—ask your stylist

7. Fuel Your Hair from Within

Healthy hair starts inside.Drink water, eat protein-rich foods, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce damage and frizz.

Need Help? I’ve Got You.

Not sure what your blonde needs? Snap a pic in natural light and DM me on IG @glambykellytx—I’ll guide you. Or go ahead and book your next refresh online.

Let me know if you have questions or want to order Salon Quality products to help between visits. Text or call me at 214-606-0119 - Kelly