Why BLONC Coats Our Lighter Raw Shades (And Why It Matters in Colorado)

Here's something most hair companies won't tell you: for some of our lighter shades, in our bonds and even our wefts, we ask the factory to put a coating on the hair. I want to be transparent about why, because it comes down to where we live and how people really care for their hair.

PART ONE: WHY LIGHTER SHADES NEED EXTRA HELP

Lighter shades are more prone to dryness. And here in Colorado, the air is dry, so hair can get really dry, really fast. On top of that, a lot of people don't shampoo and condition as often as they should. Dry hair plus not enough conditioning means the cuticle lifts, and lifted cuticles are what cause tangling and matting.

The coating gives lighter shades an extra layer of protection while they adjust to your routine and climate.

"We're here in Colorado, and that hair can get really dry. A lot of people don't shampoo their hair as often as they should." — Bianca Blanco, BLONC founder

PART TWO: IT'S STILL RAW HAIR

A coating doesn't change what the hair is underneath. These are still raw Indian hair bonds with the cuticle intact and aligned in one direction. You can still re-tip, color, curl, and flat iron them. The coating is simply added protection for lighter shades in a dry climate.

That's different from lower-quality hair, where a coating is used to cover up a damaged or missing cuticle. To learn the difference, read Hair Grades Explained.

PART THREE: SHAMPOO AND CONDITION ARE YOUR TOP PRIORITY

Coating or not, the best protection for raw hair is your routine. With raw hair, the more you shampoo and condition, the better it performs and the better it wears.

• Wash and condition often. This lays the cuticle down and keeps lighter shades soft.
• Use quality products. I recommend Joico, including the Blonde Life line for blondes. Avoid harsh clarifying and cheap grocery-store shampoos.
• Finger comb gently. Use your fingers from the ends up instead of always reaching for a comb or brush.
• Tie it up at night. A loose pineapple keeps the hair from rubbing and tangling.

In a dry climate	What to do
Hair feels dry or rough	Shampoo and condition more often
Lighter shades feel stiff	Use a moisturizing conditioner every wash
Small tangles near the bonds	Finger comb from the ends up, gently

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PART FOUR: LIGHTER SHADES WE CARRY

Our K-tips come in lighter shades including Dark Blonde #8, Medium Blonde #27, Light Ash Blonde #18, and Platinum Blonde #613, along with natural browns. We also carry Jackson Wave K-tips in Light Ash Blonde #18 and Platinum Blonde #613. Need a different blonde? We can custom color. Read Custom Raw K-Tips.

BOTTOM LINE

For some lighter shades, BLONC asks the factory to add a coating to our raw bonds and wefts, because lighter hair dries out faster, Colorado air is dry, and many people don't wash as often as they should. It's still raw hair with the cuticle intact. Your best protection is your routine: shampoo and condition often, use quality products, and finger comb gently.

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