Blonde The year of the

Blonde has always been the shade of summer, but with Barbie-core already securing its place as one of 2023’s biggest trends, there’s little wonder that we’re braving the bleach

Caramel Macchiato Blonde

A subtle lift for those who aren’t quite ready for a complete blonde transformation, Caramel Macchiato adds pops of lightness that perfectly blend.

“Caramel Macchiato blonde is the perfect update to lighten up brunette hair”, says Jason Collier, A-list hair stylist and brand educator at Jerome Russell Bblonde. “The honey blonde shade creates a soft glow that frames the face and the deep caramel tones throughout offer a fresh take on a classic style and oozes soft, expensive glamour.” make them instantly recognisable on any Instagram feed.

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Aspen Blonde

The icy shades set for the slopes you’re seeing all over Instagram have been dubbed the new ‘Aspen Blonde’. Despite being one of the most opulent shades (like the skiing hotspot it got its name from), it’s also one of the most difficult to achieve - and be sure not to go there too quickly if you want to hold onto your hair’s health.

What to ask for at the salon:

An all over bleach - it won’t go bright white the first time, and you’ll need a few sessions spaced suitably apart.

What to ask for at the salon:

Subtle caramel micro-lights for a multi-dimensional glossy colour.

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Golden Hour Blonde

“This golden shade of blonde is perfect for a slightly more mature face. When it comes to choosing a blonde shade, go for a warmer hue as those shades will pick out the warm undertone of your skin”, adds Jason.

It’s adored by beach-dwellers for its low maintenance, and ability to help your skin look glowy. However, arguably its most popular quality is that it’s a shade that’s stood the test of time - expect to keep going back to it for summers to come.

What to ask for at the salon:

A full-head of face-framing highlights.

Baby Bella Blonde

A barely-there blonde, this shade, inspired by warm fields of barley mixes tones of honey and chestnut to create an easy-care finish.

Dubbed ‘Baby Bella’ blonde by Bella Hadid’s hair colourist, Jenna Perry, it’s designed to give an instantly lived-in finish, and not look too ‘perfect’ in application. It’s especially great for those with naturally dark hair, as you don’t want the colour to lift too much to create that warmth.

“The focus isn’t flat, one-dimensional blonde shades like before, but to create a blended blonde with natural hues both lighter and darker throughout the hair”, says Jason.

“Sometimes, people might find blonde intimidating or that it wouldn’t suit them, but this shade works with all hair styles, all skin complexions, and can be built into any natural hair colour.”

What to ask for at the salon:

A beige-blonde base with lighter highlights throughout.