Blonding

Every six weeks, whether raining or vomiting, blonding takes high priority and for an hour or two, tresses are pulled, rolled, and saturated with three or four shades of blondness. For an additional 15 minutes, and an additional fee, "gloss" can be added to coat the cuticle of the hair shaft and provide exactly what it is, gloss and shine. While some are born blonde, most are bottle blondes willing to pay the price in dollars and hours to achieve the desired look. I am a member of that club.

Born a non-blonde, for years colorists in Chicagoland were paid mighty sums to darken these tresses. An almost stint on the Oprah Show as an educational specialist helped one see the light. A conversation with two stylists preparing the almost guest for TV viewers was convincing: blonde is beautiful; blonde is youthful; blonde is so me. The next day a new blonde was born and there has been no turning back.

To keep blonde locks looking their best, Rene Furterer provides the products of choice. Made in Paris, and used in top salons in the United States, the Rene Furterer product line is made of essential oils and plant extracts to enhance the hair. "A pioneer in hair care, Rene Furterer dedicated his life's work to the following principle: Beautiful hair grows from a healthy scalp, just like a plant in fertile soil." This well nourished crop is growing well.

Fioravanti Anti Frizz Silkening Shampoo and Silkening Conditioner are rich and luxurious aids to promote extreme shine to unmanageable and somewhat frizzy-curly hair. The silkening shampoo can be used as often as desired but only one application is necessary to enhance shine and smoothness. You know the drill: wet hair, apply a small amount of shampoo, lather and rinse. Thinking once is not enough and twice has to be better, most shampooers repeat the process, wasting shampoo, water and time. Fioravanti Anti Frizz Silkening Conditioner completes the process, smoothing unruly hair, as well as detangling and thickening, adding shine as well as protection from heat of the dryer.

Today was blonding day. After a 20 minute Malibu Treatment to remove minerals built up in the hair, high-lights and low-lights in three shades were woven into the hair to enhance it. Locks are now thick, luxurious, rich, smooth and so blonde. While blonding is a time consuming process, with Rene Furterer hair products careful care of the blonded tresses can continue until next time, six weeks from now.