There is just something about the colour blue that got us all hooked up. You could never say no to this colour. Starting from the soft sky blue shade to the neon cobalt colour all the way to the dark denim tones—pinpoint us to the nearest blue colour that wouldn’t look good on anyone. You can’t. The colour blue is so universal. Each shade has its own special tone that could further elevate the look of the person wearing them. 

Though it was predicted by all fashion and beauty editors around the world, that blue eyeshadow is the official colour to this year’s summer trends, from scale one to Lady Gaga, how down are you to try out the blue hair colour, instead? I mean the beauty industry has become so modernised and extravagant than before, we see a lot of celebrities and fashion influencers are starting to usher in a more vibrant, neon and colourful look into their makeup and hair games. So by trying out the big blue hair trend is so fitting for those who’d love to bring a more innovative and fierce look to your physical appearance. 

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So before you hop into your nearest hair salon and ask the hairstylist for a blue transformation, how about you familiarise yourself with the hair care tips from Beauty Insider. Because let’s face it, there’s a lot of misconception that consumers aren’t aware of when it comes to getting your hair dyed and bleached. And if you’re done educating yourself with a 101 care, indulge in an array of blue hair inspos that could be your look! 

Can Dyeing Cause Hair Damage? 

We believe that there is much more explanation behind this perception of, ‘’Don’t dye your hair, it’ll forever damage your roots.’’ So we decided to dig up some information and luckily, we found an interview with celebrity hair colourist, Alex Brownsell, where he discussed the misconception of hair dye. In the interview he explained that a good hair dye is like a good pair of jeans. If you look after them, care for them and be gentle with them, it lasts longer. Dyeing your hair is actually less complicated than what most people acclaimed it to be. Alex then proceeded to explain, ‘’Bleaching or dyeing hairs need proper precautions. Doesn’t matter what base colour you’re after, leaving it to dry on your hair for too long is the reason behind hair damage.

How To Protect Your Bleached Hair? 

The same technique we use to protect our skin, it applies to our hair as well. When it comes to dyed hair or bleached hair, layering them with an elixir, heat protection and masker are definitely the key to keeping the glossy effect and the colour to last longer. Anyone who’s planning on dyeing their hair or might have already dyed their hair, must invest in some good tinted hair mask and conditioner. Tinted conditioner is a great option when it comes to keeping the colour fresh. So you don’t have to worry about fading problems after a few months. We also suggested ditching your hair dryer and any other styling tools in the first month after getting your hair dyed. Instead, opt for a softer approach which is using a microfiber towel to dry your hair. 

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You Need A Special Shampoo For Your Colour-Treated Hair 

Speaking of, which leads to the third point, which is you need to use a special shampoo to maintain your colour-treated hair. Remember that lukewarm water is hair colour’s worst enemy. Coloured hair or not, you should stay away from rinsing your hair with hot water because it will damage your scalp and the fiber inside your strands. Take note. Anyhow, with coloured hair you should be extra precautious whenever you decide to wash your hair. Though, if you’re the type who can’t stand going on two days without washing your hair, we suggest you use a colour-safe shampoo and conditioner due to their components of ingredients that will not strip colour molecules, thus, keeping your strands shiny, vibrant and stretch out on how long you can go in between salon appointments. In short, you don’t have to visit the salon every two weeks for a retouch. A good shampoo is all you need. 

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What To Look For In Shampoo For Coloured-Hair 

Anything that reads ‘’Colour-Safe Formulas’’ is good for your hair. If you find any products with ‘’clarifying’’ or ‘’detoxifying’’ words attached on the surface, do not buy them. These types of ingredients will overall remove artificial pigments from your hair. You will notice that the colour will dissolve more quickly than you wished. Not to mention, they will strip away the moisture, too. Other than that, if you find any hair care that contains sulfates are perfectly good for colour-treated hair. But be careful of the brand, too. Often cheap products have harsher sulfates as opposed to trustee brands used by professional hair-stylists. So, if you’re in doubt, ask for your hair stylist advice.

10 Best Blue Shade To Copy ASAP 

1. Turquoise Balayage 

The colour turquoise is often overlooked by the blue lover community. They were mislooked as the shade of green, but to be honest they’re more of a blue than green. If you would like to start simple, we suggest you ask your hair stylist for this soft turquoise balayage look. It doesn’t take up too much on your hair. Getting this ombre look is also often quick, so it doesn’t consume too much of your stress.

2. Lady Gaga’s Icy Blue 

Sorry, we had to skip straight to the daring look with Lady Gaga’s icy blue hair. If you love a more fearless and ‘’Hey look at me!’’ vibes, then this colour is definitely for you. No doubt. It gives you a silver, icy tones sparkle especially during night time, which will make you look like a fierce ice queen—just imagine you style it with braid or high buns, ooff, all eyes will be on you!

3. Deep Blue Ombre 

Shifting the gears back to the balayage, ombre hair looks. But despite the lighter shade, how about you go bold with this deep blue ombre that took up about 88% percent of your hair? You can still see a cover of black shades around but lesser. This is definitely a more deeper blue shade that will turn heads wherever you go. 

4. Blonde, Blues Or Both?

Can’t decide whether you want to go blondie or blue-ey? Why not go to both? This blonde and blue combination is a fun way to play around with your funky and vibrant personality. If you indeed wanted to try this groovy hair shade, you can ask for a platinum-blue tone. Or, just show them this picture. They will get it. Have fun! 

5. Mermaid Sea-Blue 

Are we seeing mermaids? Are we seeing the ocean? Who knows! But we’re definitely seeing magical moments with these ocean-like blue tones that give out mystical, mermaid moments. For this look, the colour gray plays a huge role in the mixing. The stylist will usually have a silver colour mixed with a lighter blue colour to create a spectacular vibrant look. 

6. The Three-Tone Of Blue 

Can’t decide which blue colour suits you the best? We suggest you go crazy and pick up to three different shades and combine them together like this one. This hair colour will look exceptionally breathtaking with a half up half down hairstyle. If you wanted to have the same colour as the picture above, ask for a tulle, navy and denim. 

7. Denim Jeans Blue 

Oh and speaking of denim, if you’re a true denim-blue jean fan, and can’t live without them, we suggest you try out this deep denim hair colour. The colour blue is so similar to the everyday jeans that we wear. It doesn’t look too bright or too vibrant, so if you prefer a more low-key look, try out this colour. 

8. All Over Blue 

Can’t think of a mix-mixing of colours? Just go blue all around with this ultimate blue colour to dye up your whole hair. So when your friends ask what colour you opt for at a salon, instead of playing tongue twister to try and name all the possible shades, just say, ‘’Blue’’. 

9. Ultraviolet Blue 

The colour purple goes hand in hand with blue, don’t they? Just look at this super glossy mix of ultraviolet and bright blue shade. The play of this shade is so stunning that it worked up on her natural hair colour which is black, the tips of her hair cascades into a twist of blue and purple that mixed perfectly together. 

10. The Basic Navy Blue 

Last but not least, if you wanted a more minimal mix, this basic navy blue is perfect for you. It doesn’t take much of a colour combination though. Just navy blue and few glossy touch ups here and there to make it stand out more. 

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