The shade is fantastic on blondes who are ready to move towards something darker but not to sacrifice their light. In order to keep this tone, I tend to advise the use of a sulfate-free shampoo, which is made specifically to be used on colored hair, such as Pureology Strength Cure. And definitely keep a thermal protectant on hand (I love the Bumble and Bumble Invisible Oil Primer) — those big curls need heat, and you want to protect that investment.
What I actually like here is the fact that the warmth seems deliberate. It is not summer sunny or too golden. It simply makes your skin tone better, particularly when you are applying darker lipsticks and thicker makeup in the season.
This is your autumn blonde when you want something warm and yet still statement. Imagine: knit dress, boots and curls that bounce as you just came out of a salon.
Platinum Ash Blonde with Volumised Layers
Ash platinum is still performing well but this year it is going softer. This cut is a combination of ultra-light silver blonde and natural dimension at the roots combined with long face-framing layers that add body without bulk. It is the type of blonde that is futuristic and clean, yet made softer to be used in everyday life.
I do not beat around the bush, this shade requires love. Think weekly bond treatments (like Olaplex No.3), consistent toning glosses, and cool-toned leave-in conditioners. However, when it is done properly, it is worth ten times. It is bright, it is creamy, and it makes neutral fall makeup stand out.
It is also a color that looks fabulous when worn straight and with soft curls. The multifunctionality is actual. It can be worn neat to a dinner date or messy to a Saturday farmer run.
It is not a universal, but in case you have tried platinum and you want something more lived-in, this version will provide you with all the glam and less harsh maintenance. Simply be prepared to receive compliments.
Sleek Blonde Snow Beige
Now, we should speak about this super-polished neutral blonde. It is neither silver, nor beige, it exists in that wonderful in-between place where softness is combined with sophistication. The hair is smooth and straight, neatly cut. The general finish is very much of the big quiet luxury vibe – a la a Scandinavian interiors catalogue.
The color is based on depth and tone because it is so clean and uniform. It is important to have a glossing treatment after every few weeks. My favorite product to refresh without weight is Redken Shades EQ in a cool beige shade. Use it with a shine serum such as IGK Crybaby to tame flyaways.
The thing that I find impressive about this look is that it is modern and timeless at the same time. It is not fashionable, it is refined- it is a classic white button down, but on your hair. It is a working outfit, yet it looks stylish even in a hoodie and sneakers. That’s the dream.
This is the color to experiment with in case you have grown out a lighter blonde and you want something more sleeker in the fall. Bare minimum work, maximum shine.
Golden Butter Blonde with lots of Airy Layers
This golden blonde buttery hair is an ode to voluminous layers. It is warm without being yellow, bright without being airy. The hair is feathered all over with long, well-organized layers providing significant volume and movement. It is light-hearted, refined, and nostalgic in the most positive sense of the word: a contemporary Farrah Fawcett with superior product.
Such a color is moisture loving particularly when we are entering colder months. I put on a moisturizing leave-in, such as It s a 10 Miracle Leave-In, to make everything moisturized and sleek. And when I curl it, a big-barrel curling iron and round brush do the trick, and provide me with all the fluff and flip I desire.
I have worn a variation of this color in the past and it is the kind of blonde that makes you feel like you. It is joyful hair. Comfy, secure and completely on trend.
It is the ideal fall transition to anyone who does not want to go cool or dark and wants to maintain the lightness. It is flattering to so many skin tones and it photographs so well. In a nutshell: yes, you can have it all.
Warm Vanilla Luxe Root Shadow
The thing I like about this style is that it combines the root shadowing and feathered platinum in the way that it does not look extreme. The overall tone is so creamy and beautiful, making it lush in indoor lighting. The richness on the bottom adds the warmth and the layers that frame the face soften all of that and make it have that effortless yet curated vibe.
I have discovered that such styles are best maintained with a neutralizing leave in, such as the Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Spray. It guards, preserves and prevents any yellowing in advance, particularly when the weather becomes dry.
It has something to do with the way this color stands out against fall neutrals cocoa, camel, oatmeal knits. It is as though the hair is an accessory to the outfit.
It is also one of those in-between tones that does not seem like a commitment. It is versatile, comfortable, and not boring.
Hazelnut Honey Blonde Fall Bangs
This color borders bronde and caramel blonde, and those natural honey strands that make it chorus in fall light. And what about the bangs? They give the entire style that retro-meets-modern softness that’s trending right now (thank you, curtain fringe revival). It is lived-in, green, and a bit mysterious, as though it knows its own history.
I would apply R+Co High Dive Moisture + Shine Crme to maintain the balance between the length and the fringe. It tames the mid-lengths and leaves the bangs airy, rather than oily. Bonus: it can be used in wet or dry hair.
