If there’s ever a time for blondes, summer is it. The newest addition to the Redken Color Expert team, Tracey Cunningham is Redken’s Creative Consultant for Color and Trend Expert. what it takes to create bold, high-fashion blondes from the coolest platinum to subtle champagne highlights.

“There are literally no limits. I can use Redken’s Blonde Glam Collection on a dark brunette like Jennifer Lopez to add rich, luminous tones or on a naturally light-haired client like Cameron Diaz to create that pefect cool neutral blonde. Bright, light shades are the must have haircolor this summer,” Cunningham said.

For ultra-light, ultra conditioned locks try Blonde Glam Pure Lightening Cream.

“Think Cameron Diaz.” Cunningham said. ”I add highlights for dimension and a beachy, lived-in, radiant summer look!  For styling blondes with short cuts, I love water wax 03  shine defining pomade. It gives you a separated, glossy finish that  really brings out platinum tones.” 

For a cooler, shimmering blonde the Blonde Glam Haircolor collection is your ticket to a Molly Sims inspired color.

“Shine is also a sought-after feature this summer; it is important to have to shine to make your color look healthier and richer,” Cunningham said. ”Cool blondes look best when they have a hint of shine. Just smooth on a little outshine 01 anti-frizz polishing milk to give hair a satiny finish.”

And of course, to maintain your blonde you’ll want to use shampoo, conditioner, shine treatment and deep conditioner from the Blonde Glam collection found here.

Blame Aggy if you want, but there’s no doubt there’s been a resurgence in bleached-blonde, whiter than white locks on the runway. Iekeliene Stange, above, showed up to New York Fashion Week with a new look, and Daul Kim and Ana Claudia Michels, below, both made the change around the same time.

Even the guys are getting in on the act, even if it is the more androgynous ones like Martin Kohn, below.

Now, it should go without saying that going so dramatically from dark to light is not as easy as it looks, but I’ll say it anyway. Not only will it probably involve stripping your hair, but if you don’t have a modeling agency giving you access to the best hairstylists in the business and frequent touch-ups, the upkeep can be grueling and expensive.

As someone who has added a few bleach streaks to her own hair recently, I can tell you it really sneaks up on you how frequently you have to touch them up. If you’re looking to go lighter by making a more gradual change from already blonde hair, you might try some of the blonding shampoos and treatments recommended in this article. But if you’re truly looking to make a dramatic switch from dark to light, please see a professional and think twice before bleaching your whole head!

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THE NEW BLONDE FOR 2008

This season, just like the clothes on our backs, hair colour is all about being bright, bold and luxurious. Expensive looking colours are hot right now–such as honeys, golds and ice white blondes that are shiny and vibrant are set to be everywhere, this 2008.

Hair Colour Doctor and Channel 4’s Ten Years Younger hair expert, Lisa Shepherd, who’s also a massive lover of all things blonde says:

“This season is seeing a new blonde on the block! A much lighter, brighter and whiter Blonde says Lisa. “It’s very beautiful, full of shine and can work for a glamorous look (Sarah Harding) or ultimate rock chick chic (Pixie Geldof or Agyness Deyn)

I believe everyone can be blonde, but before you go tearing out a picture of Agyness asking for this colour there are things to consider first!

Blonde is without a doubt one of the most popular hair colours. There are so many shades of blonde available but not everyone manages to get it just right.

Firstly your hair needs to be healthy and in a good condition in order to take in the entire colour.

It’s also worth noting how high maintenance this hair colour is, it’s probably wise to let your hairdresser know how long you’re happy to spend on your hair and how often you want to revisit the hair salon. Then they can give you a style and type of blonde that requires the right amount of commitment from you!

During your consultation, your colourist will determine whether you should go for warm or cool tones to match your skin, this is important and will stop you from looking pale and washed out. Icy white is a very cool colour to go but we’re all aware of how brave it is. This is not a colour to try yourself at home! If you don’t want to go all the way the first time then ask your colourist for a full head of highlights using multi-tonal blondes like ice white, crystal clear and ash.

Blonde can lose its shine and turn brassy, keep it fresh by alternating your shampoo with a toner. Try Schwarzkopf Touch of Silver shampoo (£2.09, Boots), which balances brassy tones.
  Lisa’s quick tips for Blondes:

• It’s important to have regular visits to the salon to make sure your blonde is always looking its best.

• Keep your blonde looking refreshed in-between visits to the salon by using a good colour shampoo specifically for Blondes. Try Schwarzkopf Blonde me range.

• If you’ve spent years dying your hair blonde, then it’s probably prone to being dry and frizzy. Keep it looking shiny and silky with a few drops of serum everyday, I like Clynol’s illuminate smoothing shine treatment (RRP £8.75)

• If you’re finding it hard to keep up with the high maintenance that come with Blonde hair, ask your stylist to run some darker shades throughout your hair. This will make your roots look less noticeable when they start to show.

If you are looking for hair colour in Glasgow, then pop into our city centre salon for a 3D colour makeover.