After years of experimenting with every hair color under the sun, I've become devoted to blonde—and not just any shade. I love balayage, the seamless technique that gradually lightens hair from mid-lengths to ends. For the past two years, I've only visited the salon once a year for my ombré roots, maintaining that perfect gradient at home with targeted lightening products.
Garnier Lightening Jelly makes it incredibly simple and effective. Apply it to wet or dry hair—I prefer dry, as it slightly dampens the strands, helping me see exactly where I'm applying it. Once dry, hair feels a bit stiff, but a quick brush smooths it out. I use it two or three times, spacing applications four days apart (every other shampoo). Start with just the tips (about five centimeters) on the first go, then extend higher on subsequent uses. It refreshes my ombré, brightens the shadow, and preserves the gradient—people constantly ask if I just left the salon. Nope, that's all me!
100% Ultra Blonde Lightening Jelly, Garnier, €10.90
