It’s normal to be nervous as you consider which shade of blonde you want to rock. But remember…change can be a very good thing! Once you’ve picked your favourite hue, consider your hair health before colouring. Is your hair damaged from styling? Split ends? It’s a good idea to get a trim prior to colouring. Knock off all those dead ends so that you can add your new colour to a nice, healthy slate.

Can you go blonde in the privacy of your own home? Sure. Nothing’s really stopping you. However, when it comes to making a drastic colour change, it’s best to leave it to the pros. This is the best way to avoid damaged locks and any unwanted mistake—some you may not even realize you’re making, should you choose to DIY. Besides, your stylist lives for transformations like this! Plus, you’ll know your hair will end up the way you envisioned it. So sit back, relax and let your colourist work their magic! P.S. Be sure to bring pictures of what you like and don’t like so everyone is on the same page prior to processing.

Transitioning from dark to light takes time. The last thing you want to do is rush the stages of processing and damage your hair. It’s normal to schedule more than one appointment to reach your desired shade of blonde—you’ll have to give your hair a rest for a week or so in between dye jobs, so plan accordingly. Patience pays off, trust us! You’ll avoid unnecessary breakage, dryness and all the other hair baggage that no one wants to carry around.

Now that you’ve officially gone from Jackie O. to Marilyn Monroe, you must give those newly lightened locks tons of TLC at home. Definitely opt for some quality colour care shampoo and conditioner. These will help keep your colour protected, plus looking shiny, healthy and vibrant as long as possible.

For keeping your newly blonde colour in check, we love Colour Enhance Brilliant Blonde Shampoo and Conditioner.

Everyone’s eyes are drawn to light, so get ready to be noticed as you set out to conquer the world as a blonde! Making the switch from dark to light? Share your new look on social #MONATstyle!

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Pigtails aren’t just for the playground. Coachella was peppered with girls unleashing their inner flower child while dancing the day (and night) away with fun, playful pigtails! The best part about rockin’ pigtails isn’t just that they’re cute and low maintenance…this easy-to-do style is also perfect for Coachella and festival season because they’re made for second-day unwashed hair. A good dry shampoo will carry you through the weekend without a worry. Give these double bubble pigtails a try!

Twisted ponytails were another popular Coachella look ꟷ and for good reason! This fun and functional style keeps hair off your face and provides a new twist (literally!) on typical ponytails. We’ve got just the thing if you want to try it out yourself, too. One of our favourite hair tutorials is the #TwistedPony. Be sure to hashtag it and #MONATStyle if you rock it this summer at a festival!

Space buns in the sun was another great Coachella look. Style is cyclical and this popular 90’s look popped across our social feeds throughout both weekends. Space buns are kind of a bolder look, making them less than ideal for day-to-day styles…but perfect for free-spirited festival weekends. They’re also easy to put your own spin on, and we LOVED every new variation of this classic look.

A lot of our favourite styles made a splash at Coachella with waves. Waves really capture the energy of festivals because they’re effortless trendy. Does anything say, “I’m Coachella ready!” like some sweet scrunchy curls that are the right amount of messy? We don’t think so. Check out our #WetMermaidWaves tutorial and give it a shot. It’ll definitely give you that festive, “Woke up like this!” look.

Try these products to create these looks on your own!

• MONAT STUDIO ONE THE CHAMP™ Conditioning Dry Shampoo
• MONAT STUDIO ONE™ Air Dry Cream
• MONAT STUDIO ONE™ Refinish Control Hairspray

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We love the summer weather…but the days are hot enough without the added heat that comes alongside our daily hairstyling routines. But there’s good news! Letting your hair air dry and flow freely without the added heat of a blow dryer means you can effortlessly rock your style all season long! If you’re a newbie to this au natural styling technique, check out some of the useful tips below.

First things first, air-drying doesn’t give you the green light to be lazy! You’ll still want to apply product to help set your hair, which will add some volume and reduce unruly frizz once your hair is dry. Apply a small amount of product on your hair while it’s damp—we LOVE a good Air Dry Cream! Comb through your hair to distribute evenly. This will help tame your locks and keep your style smooth throughout the day.

While the idea of free-flowing your way through the day sounds delicious, to achieve the best air-drying results you must still style your hair. Don’t worry, there are simple and quick ways to add style, which lend most of the work to the air dry itself.

Try twirling your hair into a tight bun when damp. When your hair is fully dry, release your bun and finger-comb through lightly. This will result in beautiful, natural-looking waves.

Another look is putting your hair in two loose braids as it dries. Just be wary of how long you let your braids stay in, to avoid a more crimped look. Undo your braids and finger-comb through to separate your waves. Hello, beachy waves!

Once you create a beautiful style—like twisting your locks into loose curls or waves with your fingers—you’ll need to be hands-off after that for the best results. Don’t run your fingers through your hair or brush your hair excessively as it dries. This will cause the hair to frizz. Sit back and let it dry on its own. Then, give it a little shake loosely with your fingers to separate your waves. To finish your look, add a generous mist of texturizing spray or hairspray and you’ll be good to go! Try some of these free-flowing styles and be sure to share on social media #MONATstyle!

Check out some Beauty Insider tips for using MONAT Air Dry Cream:

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Summer’s delicious energy is quickly approaching, and we’re ready to mix things up with a few new hairstyles. We’ve gathered some of our favourite, easy-to-create hairstyle tutorials that we’re sure you’ll love. Give them a try and be sure to tag #MONATStyle on social media to show us your sizzling summer styles!

You can’t go wrong with the classic look of a solid Fishtail Braid, but sometimes pulling it off can turn into a daunting task. That’s why we love its just-as-cute cousin, the Faux Fishtail! It’s much easier to navigate, plus the end result is still the perfect look you want for days in the sun—or for those hot summer nights! Check out this tutorial for the perfect #FAUXFISHTAIL.

Try this look with Tousled Texturizing Mist

Style with a twist is all about standing out with this trendy Knotted Half Up! Whether you want to dress up your daytime look or add an extra head-turning touch to your night time style, take a look below and learn to master this stellar summer style. #KNOTTEDHALFUP

Try this look with REJUVENIQE^TM Oil Intensive

There’s just something about rockin’ those sexy, flowy, beachy waves that we just can’t get enough of! This easy-to-create style is versatile enough to take from day to night, yet simple enough to knock out in just a few minutes. Watch below and learn to make the perfect #BEACHWAVES!

Try this look with MONAT STUDIO ONE™ Refinish Control Hairspray With REJUVENIQE™

Ready to feel a little out of this world? This go-to style is the perfect choice for that special summer festival you’ve been waiting for! With just a few twists, turns and tucks, you’ll be festival ready in no time. Check out this simple tutorial below and get ready to rock your #SPACEBUNS!

Try this look with MONAT STUDIO ONE™ Refinish Control Hairspray With REJUVENIQE™

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Change is good!

We can’t fight the urge to try new looks, styles and colours as we cycle through the seasons. Whether you’re a first-timer or you’ve changed your hair colour more times than you can count, you’re about to take a magical journey! Matching the warmth and energy of upcoming summer days and nights is a must…and colouring your hair is a great way to do that! But first, we want to make sure your locks are prepped before receiving a makeover. So here’s a list of five things to consider before you jump into the colour pool!

Everyone’s hair has a past! Which is why it’s super important to share your hair’s history with your colourist prior to starting. A quick consultation gives them the best possible idea of the nature of your hair health as you enter the colouring process. It’s best to provide a solid history to get the best results possible…so put on your thinkin’ cap and jot down any colouring, processing or damage you recall. Don’t be shy to mention things you disliked about previous hair colours either. Your hair will thank you!

Ideally, you want your hair to be as healthy as possible before your appointment. It’s the best way to prevent breakage that may occur during processing. Here are a few ways to prep your hair:

Ditch the dead…definitely get a trim to remove any split ends before you colour. Healthier hair always responds better to colour.

Applying a hydrating hair mask all over your strands about a week before you go in to get your colour done is always a good idea, too. This hydrates your hair from root to tip and preps it for the colour process.

On the day of (or night before) your appointment, making sure your hair is squeaky clean is key. Use a clarifying shampoo to remove any excess product that may be lingering…because a clean palette is the best way to obtain the truest colour and best results.

Always consider the level of change you’re seeking with your new colour. Big changes like going from brunette to blonde take time—and a transition like this is best done over multiple appointments. Too much at once could burn your hair. Yikes! So be patient. This allows the hair to be processed with the least amount of breakage and damage. The result will be beautiful hues that were well worth the wait!

One of the golden rules of hair colouring is you MUST change your shampoo and conditioner to those designed for colour-treated hair. Doing this maintains your bombshell hues, as well as the overall health of your hair.

Once your colour is complete, be sure to keep things natural and avoid heat styling for at least a few days post processing. Letting your hair air dry is also a great excuse to boast that beachy wave look we all love…which is also perfect for warm weather!

Remember to have fun with your colour! Be adventurous and remember that with the proper care, your newly coloured locks will be one of your most favoured summertime accessories. Happy colouring!

Check out these MONAT faves for pre- and post-colour care:

• Heavenly Hydrating Masque
• MONAT STUDIO ONE™ Air Dry Cream

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Keeping your hair in-check as you sweat it out perfecting your beach body may sound like an impossible task, but nothing says refreshed tresses like a quick, easy, and oh-so-fab dry shampoo. Whether you’re working out in the gym or hiking the great outdoors, you can benefit from this water-free, time saving treatment. Designed to freshen your hair, absorb oil at the roots, condition and add volume, dry shampoos extend your style on non-wash days and is adaptable to all hair types. Working out doesn’t have to mean a tangled nest atop your head post-workout!

Jumping waves? Perfecting your cannonball? Spring and summer is all about spending countless hours basking in the water, but that doesn’t mean your hair has to suffer. Sure, salt water and chlorine are far from our faves, but leave your worries on the shore…hydrating masques are ideal to fight the funk from salt water and chlorine!

A moisturizing masque quenches thirsty hair and ensures vibrancy, while helping shine and manageability. Supplying an immediate moisture surge from roots to tips, these ultra-hydrating masques promote lustrous, healthy-looking hair full of bounce, body and shine. Most masques offer gentle formulas that detangle, too – making them the ideal treatment for all hair types!

Nothing quite beats the ocean breeze whisping through your hair on a sunny day, right? But boat rides, jet skiing or other water sports could mean a frizzy, tangled mess after a day spent among the waves. Keep your hair smooth and protected by applying a solid leave-in conditioner before you splash-in for the day. A nourishing leave-in conditioner can revive each hair strand, tame frizz and flyaways, and prevent tangling as you head back to shore.

Healthy, luscious hair is possible to maintain no matter how much time you spend working out, playing in the water or basking in the sun. With a little planning and some great products, making (and keeping) the health of your hair a priority this spring and summer is super simple. It’s time to take advantage of the warmer days ahead…so get up, get outside and get moving!

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Protect Your Locks & Complete Your Look With These Exciting Products!

• MONAT STUDIO ONE THE CHAMP™ Conditioning Dry Shampoo
• Heavenly Hydrating Masque
• Restore Leave-In Conditioner

Sun-kissed days spent outdoors are just one of our favourite things as spring finally makes its debut and slowly turns into summer.

But just as you protect your skin from the sun’s damaging UV rays, it’s important to give the same attention to your coveted locks.

The surefire benefits of prepping your hair for the upcoming warmer-weather elements won’t go unnoticed! You’ll experience enriching nourishment, long-lasting shine, rejuvenation of your hair and scalp, plus longer-term age-prevention results.

Getting a handle on your best warm-weather hair means utilizing a preventative care routine that protects your tresses before you even head outdoors. Working an oil treatment into your weekly to-do list is a great way to get solid results. Plus, these treatments are very versatile and can be used in a few different ways.

When used as a pre-shampoo, you’ll get protection designed to help shield your hair from the elements, while continuing to strengthen it. Plus, it’s super easy to apply. Just place a generous amount to dry or damp hair and scalp. Leave on for 15 minutes; rinse thoroughly. Shampoo and condition as usual. Your hair will be ready and set to go!

The bad news is the sun is a moisture-draining monster! The good news is oil treatments are also a great way to keep your hair properly moisturized. Apply a generous amount to damp hair and scalp. Then, place a warm, moist towel around your head and leave on for 30 minutes. Be sure to use this time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little “me time” before rinsing thoroughly. Then shampoo, condition, and style as desired.

And what would summer weather be without high heat and humidity that so lovingly causes all sorts of frizz? For those of you fighting the summer frizz, a weekly oil treatment also acts as an anti-frizz leave-In finishing treatment. Add a small amount to hands and apply to hair after styling, concentrating on the midshaft and ends. The result is freedom from frizz and a healthy, smooth shine!

Our warm weather playgrounds may be loaded with salt water, chlorine, and other environmental factors that can really do a number on our hair – but there’s no need to suffer with dry, damaged, thirsty locks. The power of advance preparation and proper product application can help build and maintain hydrated, nourished, healthy hair from spring straight through to summer.

REJUVENIQE^TM Oil Intensive or REJUVENIQE light by MONAT^TM are two great nourishing oil treatment options for acquiring and maintaining enviable locks — from the moment you step onto the sand, to the very last day of summer!

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From skin care to diets, a good cleanse can be extremely beneficial to your look and wellness. The same applies to your scalp health. Weekly cleanses are a fast, easy way to treat your scalp and restore your hair’s natural shine. A quality cleansing shampoo removes environmental toxins, oil, grease, and clingy hair product build up your hair catches every day. MONAT Clarifying Shampoo is just the thing to add to your hair care routine. It rejuvenates your hair, restoring your its natural bounce and shine.

Cleansing once per week is important, but what about the other six days? They’re just as important too! The first step toward growing lovely locks is repairing what you’ve got at the root. That often requires the right restorative shampoo to protect your hair from sun damage and innovative blends that strengthen your scalp. MONAT Intense Repair Shampoo checks these benefits off and more. It’s also infused with REJUVENIQE™ and antioxidants to unlock your hair’s natural bounce and beauty.

Great hair without a great conditioner is unheard of. A good conditioner adds volume to hair and moisturizes your scalp to transform fine, limp hair into full, vibrant locks of love. Few products revitalize your hair better than MONAT Revitalize Conditioner. Safe for coloured hair and extensions, you’ll turn heads and break necks if you add this to your scalp health routine.

Pre-shampooing is an increasingly popular way to re-invigorate your locks and restore its natural moisture and sleekness. If you’re experiencing breakage and split ends, pre-shampooing protects your hair from the harshness of water to help provide a healthy-looking shine. REJUVENIQE^TM Oil Intensive or REJUVENIQE light by MONAT^TM is a great option for this! You can apply it to wet or dry hair as a pre-shampoo treatment, and it can easily be shampooed out as part of your morning routine.

Everyone knows vitamins sustain your health and your skin, but they can do the same for your hair, too! Infused with vitamin A, biotin, zinc and more, S3 by MONAT is specifically formulated to help strengthen hair. Nutrient deficiencies are the root cause of a number of issues with hair, and S3 is a holistic response to many of them. Replenish your natural bounce, shine, and fullness from the inside out.

Toss a can in your gym bag and keep it there. After a workout, dry shampoo can serve as a style refresher and provide some needed fragrance to your hair. Get rid of that sweaty “I just worked out” smell pronto! A great dry shampoo to try is THE CHAMP™ Conditioning Dry Shampoo, which is formulated with agrana rice starch and doesn’t leave any residue behind.

Because of the texture of dry shampoo’s ingredients, it can actually be used as a volumizer on clean hair! Yessire! Hold up different swatches of your dry hair around your head, concentrating on your roots. Then mist your roots with dry shampoo, give a pass with your blow dryer, tousle with your fingers and voila! Suddenly it looks like you’ve got more hair!

Dry shampoo will provide texture and “grip” to your freshly washed hair, which can sometimes be too soft to effectively create different hair styles. Try using some mists of dry shampoo on your clean hair before braiding or styling an updo and see how the hair stays in place better.

Yes, if you have short hair, dry shampoo can do wonders! Apply it throughout your hair, muss it up a bit and you’ve created that to-die-for impish, perfectly disheveled look in no time flat.

If your bobby pins are always sliding out of your hair, you can stop that on the spot by spritzing your hair first with some dry shampoo and then putting the bobby pins in. They’ll stay put and you can stop adjusting them all day long!

Yes, dry shampoo can help your brows too. Spray a bit on your finger, gently rub on your brows and then brush them up. If you use coloured dry shampoo, putting it on your brows will also give more definition. Cara Delevigne, here we come!

MONAT, the breakout hair care brand that embraces modern nature, has captured the moment beautifully in a new premium collection of hair styling products that enhance performance with innovative, groundbreaking technology, respect the environment by saying “no” to toxic ingredients and animal testing — and celebrate individuality and personal expression.

“Developed specifically to inspire women around the globe to celebrate their individuality, their unique hair character and their personal style. MONAT STUDIO ONE™ gives women exciting new products that help address their specific hair needs and create the latest looks quickly and easily — so they can get on with their lives,” says Deborah Hicks, VP of Global Product Management & Strategy, MONAT.

To bring the new MONAT STUDIO ONE™ collection to life, MONAT is opening the MONAT STUDIO ONE™ experience — a signature salon onsite in MONAT corporate HQ. The new state-of-the-art studio will be part styling salon, part creative lab where MONAT STUDIO ONE™ products will be showcased in action creating new looks for MONAT fans and family. Stay tuned for details!

MONAT STUDIO ONE™ is introducing two revolutionary styling products that capture the essence of this premium collection by addressing two of the most common and critical needs women have with their hair — frizz and protection when using high-heat styling tools.

The collection’s first product, MONAT STUDIO ONE™ FRIZZ-FIX SMOOTHING PRIMER, formerly an Only For You (previously called Anti-Frizz Smoothing primer) bonus, is a leave-in treatment designed to use after shampooing and conditioning to help control frizz, defend against humidity, guard against pollutants and protect the hair surface from damage while styling. It delivers 12 hours of smooth sleek looks and powerful perfection. Frizz has met its match. MONAT STUDIO ONE™ FRIZZ-FIX SMOOTHING PRIMER is perfect for all hair types: straight, wavy, curly, coily.

Next in the line is MONAT STUDIO ONE™ THERMAL PROTECT STYLING SHIELD. This professional-quality styling prep product is formulated to create a powerful level of protection for hair when using high-heat styling tools including curling irons, hot rollers and flat irons that can reach up to 450F/232C in temperature. Protects all hair types and textures when straightening, curling and styling with high heat. It can do this because it has an advanced heat defender technology that absorbs and dissipates heat onto the hair when styling. A blend of plant-based actives provide a high performance, yet gentle matrix that shields the hair fiber against moisture loss and damage caused by thermal treatments and high temperature styling tools, while providing a smooth, silky feel and improved shine.

Also, two former MONAT products will now be included in the MONAT STUDIO ONE™ collection—MONAT STUDIO ONE™ REFINISH CONTROL HAIRSPRAY, known for defining layers and adding volume without weighing hair down, and MONAT STUDIO ONE™ THE CHAMP™ CONDITIONING DRY SHAMPOO, which knocks out greasiness and lets locks shine. Why? Because they are premium styling products that truly reflect the MONAT STUDIO ONE™ premium experience.

Sleek and chic MONAT STUDIO ONE™ packaging design reflects the dynamic modern lifestyle of the fashion forward MONAT woman. Matte silver bottles are accented with high-gloss polished chrome caps and the MONAT STUDIO ONE™ logo makes a bold signature statement front and center.

Just in time to sleigh it with the hottest holiday hairstyles or indulge all the beauty lovers on your list with luxurious gifts of MONAT. MONAT STUDIO ONE™ sets the tone for an unforgettable holiday season and steps out into the new year with a stunning new styling collection.

Watch these Beauty Insiders and MONAT STUDIO ONE™ commercials and check out what’s in store for you!

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