What makes you worry at the thought of going blonde? Is it the indecisive process of picking from the array of blonde hair highlights or is it the anxiety of total transformation after the completion of the bleaching process?

Whatever it is, you should be rest assured that there is no better hair decision that will make you happy like going blonde.

To do’s When Going Blonde: There are written and unwritten rules that one should follow to ensure a perfect blonde look. In this article we’ll cover the different Do’s and Dont’s while showcasing a bunch of different styles and ideas

The most important rule is that the blonde color you settle on should be within two shades of your natural color. Whether you are after a sun-kissed look or a natural one, this rule will keep you looking ‘normal’ when you go blonde, meaning it will be a good transition to start with and not too harsh for your hair or to those who’ve gotten used to seeing you a certain way for years.

Next consideration is for the skin tone and eye color. Your complexion will affect how your blonde will look, and the color of eyes will either sparkle or dull up depending on your blonde. For instance if you have hazel or blue eyes there are some specific blonde shades that will give your eyes and face the oomph. Make sure to talk with your stylist as to the shade which suits both your eyes and your skin well.

While there are over 50 shades of blonde that are trending this year, these are classified as either light blonde or dark blonde. Dark blonde is attractive, but let’s put some shade (all pun intended) on the light blondes.

Natural Blonde hair color: Only a small percentage of women are natural blondes. Also known as baby blonde, as reference to the hair color that looks like that on a baby, this is the most natural shade of blonde, ironically, that you see most actresses wear on screen.

Light ash (white) Blonde Hair color: See the blond on Lady Gaga or on Rita Ora? The gray or ashy tint that resembles a cool gray? This whitish blonde shade is perfect on people with a light complexion and a light eye color. You can put this as a complete color if you have dark natural hair color, or through a balayage if your hair is naturally lighter in color.

Platinum Blonde Hair Color: Not only is this the lightest blonde color shade, it’s also the perfect choice for medium and fair skin tones. The range of platinum hair color goes from golden platinum like on Gwen Stefani, to yellowish platinum on Carey Mulligan.

There are other blonde shades too like Dirty blonde hair color and strawberry blonde hair color but these are on the darker side of blonde hair colors. We’ve added a few more bonus light blonde hair colors below for inspiration. We hope you ladies picked out some new shades for you next hair coloring trip to the salon.