Rachel McAdams Looks Completely Different With Her Natural Hair Color

Pro Jennifer Korab speculates that when she’s blond, Rachel McAdams gets her roots touched up every four to six weeks. How much would that set you back? “Salon visits for root touch-ups, approximately every four to six weeks, can run anywhere from $150 to $500 and up, depending on the salon and stylist,” Korab reveals exclusively to Glam. Another reason McAdams’ hair looks great even with frequent hair color changes (something that’s notoriously damaging on strands) is that she clearly takes good care of her tresses. “To protect the hair from damage with such frequent processing, I’d believe she’s using bond-repair treatments, weekly deep conditioning, and regular glosses or toners to keep her blond vibrant, healthy, and true to tone,” Korab goes on. What’s the price tag on those treatments? “To keep the blond looking fresh and vibrant, toners or glosses are also often needed, typically adding another $50 to $100 and up. Treatments to protect and strengthen the hair, like bond builders and deep conditioners, can cost an additional $40 to $100 per session.”

But the treatments don’t end at the salon door; women who bleache want to follow steps to keep color-treated hair healthy. As Korab explains, “There’s the upkeep at home; you want to make sure you are using salon-quality shampoos, hair masks, and heat protectants, which can add to the overall expense. Altogether, keeping blond hair this polished and healthy can cost several thousand dollars a year.”

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