5 Summer Blonde Shades For An Effortlessly Sunkissed Summer Hair Update
1. Bronze Blonde
The go-to blonde hues of Sydney Sweeney and Jennifer Lawrence may verge on bronde, yet they never compromise on that luminous golden tone.
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'We've seen this look evolve over the last few years, but it's officially here to stay,' says Muldoon. 'The base is taken to a rich, warm blonde tone, with the undertone lifted to allow a natural warmth to come through. Balayage highlights are worked through the midsections and ends to create contrast. The weaves are slightly thicker so they don’t get lost in the hair – you want these pieces to stand out!'
2. Heritage Blonde
To capture the luxurious gilded tones of Sienna Miller and Margot Robbie, opt for this bright, dimensional tone that works perfectly with a natural blonde root.
'This look is all about working with the real you,' she says. 'It's about taking it back to your roots, still adding lighter pieces but layering them with your natural base. The highlights are skinny, light weaves, keeping them really soft.'
3. Nostalgic Blonde
For fans of Sabrina Carpenter's bombshell gold tone, this captivating blonde hair colour is perfect. Need more references? Try Dakota Fanning, or even Pamela Anderson's latest hue.
'These girls are the highlight queens,' says Muldoon. 'Super blonde, super creamy highlights create a full-impact look, but instead of a scalp bleach, the highlight technique leaves it softer at the base. For this look, I would use a combination of weaves and slices in the highlight technique. It’s finished with a gloss of pearl, gold, and clear to give a creamy but not overtoned finish.'
4. Tangerine Gold
While this daring shade may verge on copper, there's something quintessentially blonde about the vibe of Lindsey Lohan's latest update. If you're looking for a warmer colour but don't quite want to commit to auburn or strawberry blonde yet, try this transitional citrus-inspired toner.
'This look is all about copper meets blonde,' says Muldoon. 'This is where my two favourite tones collide. The combination of gold and copper gives this look a chic, subtle finish that could almost be mistaken for natural. The copper blonde is a great way to introduce clients to the copper family.'
5. Butter Bleach
This vibrant blonde colour is definitely a bold choice, but for those wanting an edgier finish to their summer blonde shade, its grungy appeal is endless. If you're feeling extra playful, a temporary colour dip dye like Kristen Stewart's blushed tips is perfect for celebrating the bright sunnier months.
'This trend is the bleach girl with a modern twist. We’re seeing bleach girls wanting to be less toned for a more grunge effect. I love the pink panels worked through the ends to give the look softness, yet it still makes a strong statement.'
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Katie Withington (she/her) is the Beauty Writer, at ELLE UK and Harper’s Bazaar. Working alongside the ELLE UK Beauty Team, she covers all things beauty for both print and digital, from finding backstage make-up trends at London Fashion Week and investigating buzzy skincare ingredients, to unzipping the beauty bags of Hailey Bieber and Margot Robbie. Prior to joining ELLE UK in 2022, Katie studied (BA) Fashion Journalism at London College of Fashion and has previously contributed to Red, Good Housekeeping and Prima.