Think blondes only have more fun during the summer? Trophy blonde might make you reconsider.
Every autumn I’m tempted to add warm red or copper tones to my blonde strands (to match the falling leaves, obviously). In previous years I've enjoyed the pumpkin spice vibes for approximately three washes before hankering after my inner blonde bombshell. But this year I was determined to give my blonde barnet an autumnal upgrade….just without sacrificing any brightness and preserving those all-important golden tones.
That’s where trophy blonde comes in: It’s predicted to be one of the biggest hair trends of the winter months. In fact, Tom Smith, a leading trend forecaster, previously spoke to Glamour about the color, describing it as “halfway between summer’s Barbie Blonde and autumn’s Nepo Blonde.” Sold.
Having booked an appointment at Larry King Hair, I searched for more trophy blonde hairspiration to show my colorist. I discovered that celebs generally save their trophy blonde colors for the biggest occasions, like—ahem—awards ceremonies, galas, and movie premieres. Think Blake Lively’s Statue of Liberty–inspired look at the 2022 Met Gala. The only thing that looked more expensive than her Versace Atelier gown? Her resplendent golden hair. Cast your mind back to last year’s Venice Film Festival. Do you recall Florence Pugh’s ~iconic~ Aperol spritz video? Forget the Valentino fit; I couldn’t stop staring at her award-worthy blonde bob.
Here’s how I (okay, my colorist) nailed the trophy blonde hair color trend.
Before dye job. Meh.
After. Ta-da!
What is the trophy blonde hair color trend?
Anaih Warner, a colorist at Larry King Hair, describes trophy blonde as “a new shade of blonde which mixes the creamy tones with golden tones.” This creates a “beautiful multi-tonal color” that looks “naturally sun-kissed.”
While trophy blonde is all about the warm, golden undertones, the creamy toner balances out any brass. This shade is high-luxe AND high-drama.
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