Winter isn’t exactly known for being the best time of year for your hair (or your skin, or anything, really). With cooler temps in Seattle and seemingly endless rain, hair is left looking dull and frizzy, and, more often than not, hidden under a beanie for four months straight. So it’s not surprising that by the time spring rolls around, you’re beyond ready to try a new cut or color or something (anything!) new.
In stark contrast to the confinement your hair endured during the winter months, Intermezzo Salon & Spa color expert Alex Cooper breaks down some of the biggest hair color trends she says you’ll be spotting around Seattle through the spring and summer months. Aside from inspiring a fresh, new look, these colors will have you switching from hot to iced coffee and digging in the back of your closet for sandals.
1. Chocolate Glaze
If you follow celebrity hair trends, you may have noticed that A-listers like Lucy Hale, Emma Roberts, and Katherine Langford have all simultaneously broken up with their blonde highlights, taking their color to a rich, shiny chocolate brunette shade. Alex thinks the look is all about the more natural vibe. “The next big color trend is going to be warm, but subtly so,” she says. “Ask us for a rich, dark shade that’s close to your root color. Then if you want to go a little lighter, stick to a neutral, warm-toned balayage for that sun-kissed feeling.”
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2. Cream Blonde
Blondes are going both cool white and more yellow-tinged cream in tone, according to Alex. “I love a soft, creamy blonde for summer,” she says. “For the most natural look, i recommend strands of cream-toned highlights on the top layers, right where the sun would hit.” The best part is that the upkeep is pretty relaxed: highlights every 3 to 4 months, adding a gloss in between to refresh the shine and tones.
