Skip the highlights for this one: Tawny gold looks extra-polished with its solid color and high shine. “Golden hair colors have warm undertones, meaning they have hints of yellow, red, or orange,” says Cavalcante. “Skin tones with warm undertones harmonize well with warm hair colors because they create a cohesive and balanced look.”
Since this is one overall hair color, Reid notes that you’ll see even a little bit of grow-out at the roots. Six weeks is the sweet spot for a touch-up.
Golden ombré
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For Jennifer Lopez, whose hair has been quite literally every shade of the blonde, bronde, and brunette rainbow, this might be one of her more successful permutations to date. “J.Lo does what we refer to as a double process’ meaning she gets her gray roots covered and then gets highlights afterward,” explains Aaron Bradford, colorist and balayage specialist at Cedric Salon in New York City.
“In contrast, if you have a dark base with little to no gray, you would want to ask for balayage and a gloss afterward to soften or bump your dark base to a lighter chocolate tone.” Bradford notes that it may take a few highlight sessions to get your color to that blonde while maintaining the hair’s integrity.
