{"id":218979,"date":"2019-01-29T05:16:13","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T13:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=218979"},"modified":"2021-10-06T19:38:58","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T02:38:58","slug":"how-to-get-and-keep-lilac-hair-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/beauty\/how-to-get-and-keep-lilac-hair-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Lilac Hair: All the Basics You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2019 is about to look lilac–at least from the neck up. According to Pinterest’s<\/a> annual report on the top trends, searches for lilac hair spiked 1,077% (yowza) in 2018, meaning the likelihood that you’ll spot this pastel hair hue this year is pretty darn good.\u00a0 You may even want to take the trend for a spin yourself and we don’t blame you–it’s super dreamy. But if you are looking to turn your locks lilac, there are a few things you should keep in mind. We turned to Lulus’ resident hair and makeup artist, Markie Sheffield, to break down the basics you need to know to get–and keep–healthy lilac hair.<\/div>\n

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  1. Lighten up.<\/strong> If you’re not already rocking light blonde hair you’ll need to get there first–before<\/em> you attempt to go lilac. According to Sheffield, “Hair<\/span>\u00a0should be pre-lightened to very pale yellow or lighter (the lighter the better), while still maintaining the integrity of the\u00a0hair.”\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Go pro.<\/strong>\u00a0 Maybe don’t try this at home. “Healthy hair<\/span>\u00a0holds color better and looks better in general,” Sheffield advises. “A professional should always be used when going lighter.”<\/li>\n
  3. Be patient.<\/strong> “Lightening\u00a0hair<\/span>\u00a0(especially dark\u00a0hair<\/span>) to the palest blonde, takes multiple appointments,” cautions Sheffield. “Like I said, we don\u2019t want the\u00a0hair<\/span>\u00a0fried or else it won\u2019t look good no matter what color it is.” Be ready to commit to the journey and not just the destination.<\/li>\n
  4. Come prepared.<\/strong>\u00a0Lilac hair can vary, depending on everything from undertones to hair type. “Most definitely have an inspo pic that of the color you want,” says Sheffield. “Try and find examples that resemble your own\u00a0hair<\/span>\u00a0type and texture.”<\/li>\n
  5. Put in the maintenance.<\/strong>\u00a0Achieving the perfect lilac hair takes time and effort–don’t throw that all away by skimping on the in-between requirements. “There are a ton of great toning shampoos and conditioners out there for general color maintenance,” says Sheffield. “Leaving a toning shampoo or conditioner on towel dried\u00a0hair<\/span>\u00a0for a few minutes and then rinsing in cool water will also maximize the toning potential of the product. If you\u2019re looking for something that is a little more pigmented you\u2019ll want to schedule for a toner in between appointments.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Are you rocking lilac hair? Show us on Instagram @lulus using #lovelulus!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    2019 is about to look lilac–at least from the neck up. According to Pinterest’s annual report on the top trends, searches for lilac hair spiked 1,077% (yowza) in 2018, meaning the likelihood that you’ll spot this pastel hair hue this year is pretty darn good.\u00a0 You may even want to take the trend for a… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":117,"featured_media":218987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-218979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Get Lilac Hair: All the Basics You Need to Know - Lulus.com Fashion Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Pastel purple hair is about to be everywhere. 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