The sun returns, the coats become lighter… and, as if by reflex, we want to add more light to our hair. Without going platinum blonde or cutting everything off, a simple coloring can wake up the face and erase some of the winter fatigue.
For those who are hesitating between staying brunette and trying a few lighter highlights, the trend of the moment is timely. A luminous shade, halfway between brown and blonde, is making its way into salons, validated by experts like Amal Clooney and designed to flatter those over 45. His name? Luxury shines.
Luxe bronde: this blond-brown blend that awakens the complexion
Bronde luxury, this perfect blend of brown and blonde, plays on balance. The roots remain slightly darker, while the lengths and ends are adorned with warm, imperceptible reflections. Result: the hair captures the light like after a vacation, while maintaining depth and a very natural look.
To achieve this high-end effect, colorist Matt Rez emphasizes the importance of personalization: “We want tailor-made, rather than a color that is too uniform or too contrasting“, indicates the specialist in Cosmopolitan. At the salon, we are therefore talking about fine locks, very well blended, and an overall soft color, with no clear demarcation between the brown base and the highlights.
Luxe bronde: the healthy glow and anti-gray hair ally
In Milan, Amal Clooney displayed a very desirable version of this brown-blond during the Women’s Initiative Dialogues. His hairdresser, Dimitris Giannetos, named this creation The Panther hair color and explains in Grazia: “I wanted to subtly change the color and length of Amal’s hair! La Panthère locks are bold while being natural and very elegant!“.
On Amal Clooney, the brown base enriched with highlights ranging from caramel to chocolate gives a simple but chic result, perfect for spring. This type of bronde balayage helps blur the first gray hairs: the light strands blend in with them and make them almost invisible. Warm tones provide movement, texture and an instant healthy glow.
What to ask your hairdresser for successful bronde luxury
Before the date, thinking about what you like already helps. At the hairdresser we can explain that we want a bright but natural bronde, with slightly darker roots and gently lightened lengths. It is better to specify that you do not want thick locks or strong tie and dye, but a play of light especially around the face to illuminate the features.
To maintain this shine, pros recommend nourishing treatments for colored hair and, from time to time, a salon gloss to revive highlights. At home, protecting your locks from the heat, spacing out washing and favoring soft products allows luxe bronde to remain shiny, warm and flattering long after the first days of spring.