If you have blonde or bleached hair, Bangkok is technically a "hostile environment." Between the intense UV rays, the chlorine in the pools, and the mineral-heavy tap water, your expensive platinum color can turn brassy—or even swamp green—in a matter of days. Don't panic. Here is how to survivor-proof your hair, from the color experts at Metamorphosis.
The Science: Why Your Hair Turns Green
It's not just chlorine. Many older buildings in Bangkok have copper pipes. Bleached hair is porous; it acts like a sponge. When copper oxidizes in your hair shaft, it creates that dreaded green tint.
• The Fix: We recommend a "Chelating Treatment" immediately upon arrival to strip mineral buildup.
The Humidity Frizz Factor
Thailand has 90% humidity. If you rely on a blow-dryer alone, you will lose that battle within 10 minutes of stepping outside.
• The Fix: You need to seal the cuticle. Our Keratin treatments create a barrier that prevents moisture from entering the hair shaft, stopping the "poof" before it starts.
The "Violet Shampoo" Trap
Many tourists use purple shampoo daily here to fight brassiness. Don't! In Bangkok's sun, hair is already dry. Overusing purple shampoo (which is drying) makes hair brittle and more porous, leading to more color absorption. Use it once a week, max, and rely on our bond-building treatments instead.
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