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Seen at Balmain and Chloe (pictured), beach and peroxides blondes from bygone seasons were out and ushered in their place was a new more understated, luxe blonde hue. ‘Celebrating the idea that blonde is not just one colour the autumn/winter Blonde is staying fair but embracing tones such as caramel, cappuccino and coral’ says Josh Wood, Wella Professionals Global Creative Director of Colour.
Premium Blonde: The look
‘The key to being a premium blonde, is to keep the colour looking sunkissed but in all the right places, leaving gradual roots as if you’ve had your hair tied back so you keep the warmth. Think Celine , not Versace ’ he adds. -
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Elle Macpherson , who visits Josh Wood for regular colour appointments and Gossip Girl Blake Lively are the ones to watch if you want to work the Premium Blonde look.
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Regular highlighting or bleaching will inevitably lead to damaged hair. Book in for an SP Alchemy Treatment from £20 (www.systemprofessional.co.uk) which, thanks to careful on the day mixing, treats two concerns simultaneously so expect prolonged colour courtesy of the Color Save Mask and healthier more manageable hair down to the Repair Infusion.
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Blondes require products that neutralise brassy and yellow tones. Try John Frieda Sheer Blonde Color Renew Tone Correcting Shampoo and Conditioner, £4.89 each (available nationwide) which, after just 3 uses, will noticeably refresh your colour.
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Lee Stafford Hot Shot for Blondes Shampoo Treatment, £7.19 (www.boots.com) contains a pro-blonde complex which contains a purple anti-brass pigment which elimates brassy tones. Leave on for two minutes during every other wash in between shampooing and conditioning.
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Loose waves - think glossy, not beachy - suit this style best. Get yourself a curling iron like the Babyliss Glamour Waves Tong, £20.45 (boots.com) and tong the hair from the temples down leaving an inch out at the ends. Leave to cool and then lightly comb through some label.m Sleek Blow Out Cream, £XX, with your fingers to loosen and separate.
Styling Tip
Autumn/winter sees a return to a more premium look – rich, rather than peroxide, blondes; burnished brunettes; multi-tonal reds; and jet black, sumptuous with shine. The exception to the rule? Well, there’s always one; strands of bright, bold colour laced through hair injects a bit of fun to winter tresses.
Here we take you through each colour trend, so you can choose the one you want to flaunt this season…
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