Tested for you: „Baby Blonde Duo“ from Christophe Robin
The “Baby Blonde Duo” consists of the “Shade Variation Shampoo” and the “Shade Variation Conditioner”. The two have declared war on the yellow tinge of blonde or gray hair. Just the thing for me.
Now baby blonde. Four years ago, I changed my hair color from natural black to “salt & pepper”, i.e. silver streaked, after the first signs of white temples appeared. At the time, it didn’t even occur to me that I would no longer be able to use “normal” shampoos, which I still had heaps of in my cupboard, but would need products that prevent or neutralize the unsightly discolouration of the colour-treated strands.
Violet combats yellow
This anti-yellow or anti-brass hair care – whether shampoo, conditioner or mask – usually has a purple color. This is because, according to the principles of colorimetry, violet is the complementary color to yellow. Crushed violet pigments are responsible for the purple color, neutralizing the unloved brassy and yellow tones of bleached hair and preserving a fresh, cool shade. A must not only for new blondies, but also for silver hair, because without the right care, even the coolest silver will take on a yellowish shimmer after a while.
This is because color-treated hair like mine becomes more porous due to oxidation during the bleaching process. As the hair fibre is chemically altered during bleaching, its natural protective barrier is sensitized, the hair is weakened and is more susceptible to sunlight, chlorine or frequent contact with water. In contrast, the bluish nanopigments that are applied to the surface of the hair fiber during shampooing to correct unwanted color tones have a nourishing effect. The hair cuticle is not attacked, as is the case with bleaching.
Advantage for the „Baby Blonde Duo“
I use a purple conditioner every time I wash my hair because the cool purple pigment doesn’t damage the hair. The only disadvantage with many brands: If you leave it in your hair too long, the purple pigments overdo it a bit and give the lightened strands a purple (old lady) shimmer. My grandmother loved it. Not me! That’s why I never leave a purple mask or conditioner on for too long.
The “Baby Blonde Duo” has an absolute advantage here. Both product textures are not as dark purple as with many competitors, where I have to wear gloves if I don’t want discolored palms (which can be easily washed off with soap). The Florentina Iris gives the “Baby Blonde Duo” a delicious scent in addition to the soft purple tint.
On contact with water, the purple gel transforms into a luxurious foam. It is extremely nourishing thanks to buriti oil, known in South America as “the nectar of the gods”, provitamin A (beta-carotene), almond butter and omega-6. The elasticity of the hair fiber is improved without weighing it down. The vitamin-rich care complex intensively nourishes the hair right down to the lengths and gives it a beautiful shine.
From scalp to tips
The rich conditioner of the “Baby Blonde Duo” must be used sparingly, otherwise it will not wash out easily. I get by with a walnut-sized portion at my shoulder length. I apply it to damp lengths right to the ends. The scalp and hairline should always be spared when using a conditioner, as the hair is naturally well supplied with sebum, especially at the roots.
Like the shampoo, the creamy conditioner also contains Florentina Iris and Buriti oil. It also contains a magnolia bark complex, which is rich in omega-9 and creates a protective shield around the hair. The conditioner nourishes and detangles my color-treated hair with the highly lightened silver strands. They immediately feel smoother and are easy to comb through after blow-drying.
Über Christophe Robin
Robin is a true master of his trade. The Parisian star colorist is trusted by A-list clients such as Catherine Deneuve and Claudia Schiffer – both blondes. He is also a visionary when it comes to products that live up to his philosophy that “healthy hair and beautiful color cannot exist without good care”. He launched his first own hair care line in 1999. I met Robin in Munich in 2019, shortly before I decided to undergo my color transformation. I was immediately impressed by his deeply repairing formulas and his naturally elegant styling of my hair, which I was able to experience on my own head.
Christophe Robin: “Baby Blonde Duo” consisting of Shade Variation Shampoo, 250ml, $38.00 and “Shade Variation Conditioner”, 200ml, $39.00
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