Blond Girls
Grace Kelly, Farrah, Madonna—it's (ahem) fair to say blonds have a certain something the rest of us…
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IF YOU’RE ALREADY BLONDE
No disrespect to Marilyn, but not all blonds aspire to be a frosty platinum bombshell. But they do want to lighten up from time to time. “The best way to punch up your color for summer is to add flashes of light at the ends,” says Sulekha Hilton, a colorist at Sally Hershberger Salon in Los Angeles. Rather than asking for a full head of highlights or a change of base color, concentrate color where the sun would naturally hit—that is, the strands around your face and the ends. (The hair towards the bottom is lighter since it’s older and has spent more time in the sun.) “If your base is light, don’t shy away from the brightest blonds—anything from a flaxen shade to a pale buttery tone will be flattering in the summer,” says colorist Marie Robinson of the Marie Robinson Salon in New York City. And the real upside of bright colors that aren’t hugging your roots is that they don’t require a lot of maintenance—which means you can spend your time in the sand, not the salon.
Garland Drake
Garnier Nutrisse Multi-Lights
Photographer: Don Flood. Hair: Mark Townsend. Makeup: Rachel Goodwin. Art Director: Frank Rust. Written By: Beauty Girl. Retouching: ConradDigital.com. Manicure: Tom Bachik.
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IF YOU’RE MEDIUM BROWN
Brown hair can still look beachy (See: Jennifer Aniston). But because yellowish hues can seem stripy on brunette strands, it’s important to keep the look subtle by opting for warmer tones. Marie Robinson suggests adding a full head of highlights that’s one shade lighter than your base. “This gives the illusion that your hair is a little brighter to start with,” she says. Follow it up with a scattering of honey blond ribbons around the face and on the ends. “It’s a natural, layered look that blends seamlessly.” This two-step approach also has dual-benefits: Eye-catching highlights amp up your color and add dimension, which makes your hair appear even thicker. Translation: Brunettes gone blond have more fun.
IF YOU’RE DARK
We’re going to be honest—raven-haired beauties, steer clear of peroxide. “When your hair is really dark, you go red or brassy, not blond,” says Redken Creative Consultant for Color Tracey Cunningham, of the Byron and Tracey Salon in Beverly Hills. But don’t feel gloomy, sultry hair can still look sun-drenched. Cunningham suggests using a café au lait hued gloss, which will brighten the hair and add a glassy sheen. Glosses will not alter your natural shade drastically, but they will have a lightening effect. Bonus: Most formulas condition and seal the hair shaft, which protects against the drying effects of the sun.
Garland Drake
Garnier Nutrisse Multi-Lights
Photographer: Don Flood. Hair: Mark Townsend. Makeup: Rachel Goodwin. Art Director: Frank Rust. Written By: Beauty Girl. Retouching: ConradDigital.com. Manicure: Tom Bachik.
