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Spring Hair Colors 2018
Keeping up with 2018’s hair trends is almost as hard as keeping up with the Kardashians. The year started out with viral trends like Gingerbread Latte Hair, Ultra Violet Hair, and Watermelon Hair, and kept getting more amazing as the year progressed. Now, it seems that everyone has had their fill of bold, Instagram-worthy hair colors and are ready to settle down with the Golden Blonde hair trend.
“Everyone wants to lighten up for spring. Gold is synonymous with luxury, so take that idea and apply it to your hair color. This shade will especially sparkle in the sunshine,” says Nikki Lee, who is Garnier’s consulting celebrity colorist.
Golden Blonde Hair
Not only is this ’90s-inspired hair trend coming back, but Shaylee Blatz, who is a stylist at Nine Zero One Salon in Los Angeles, says that the decade’s trends like shaggy bangs and texture are also having a major moment.
“I’m excited for golden blonde to come back! The ’90s have taken over the hair scene this year with the shag, bangs, and texture, but now it’s time to do the same with hair color,” she tells The Cut. “Back then, all of the blonde actresses had that shade. Right now, all we see walking around are ashy, white blonde tones. It’s damaging and not everyone’s hair can handle all the chemical processing. Golden tones look better on most skin tones as opposed to the ashy cool tones, which don’t look as natural.”
Though we’re excited to welcome a new hair trend, hairstylist Justin Anderson says that we’ll have to say goodbye to the beloved, former It-girl trend ombré. Instead, he insists that people are going back to “full head of highlights and a more pulled-together appearance.”
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“Ombré is out, and taking care of your roots is in. For this spring and summer, the grown-out, lived-in look is gone for hair color,” he explains. “When you go in and ask for this trend, know that it will take a few appointments to get to the full look. For instance, by taking Miley [Cyrus] through multiple stages, her hair was able to stay extremely healthy and vibrant. Her natural color is a lot darker, so lifting it over stages kept the integrity of the hair and avoided any damage.”
Products For Color-Treated Hair
You know what they say, [golden] blondes have more fun! Once you make the switch to this trendy hair color, you’ll need these amazing hair care products to help maintain your gorgeous new locks:
Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Hair Color Crème ($6.39)
For blondes who want to go golden brown, Lee suggests starting with your highlights and lowlights instead of changing your base. "If you already are blonde, lighten it up with gilded highlights and lowlights, rather than changing the base," she says. "If you’re looking to try this at home, you can use Garnier Nutrisse Medium Golden Blonde Color 83."
Bumble And Bumble Color Minded Shampoo ($31)
After you've dyed your hair, Amelia Trammel from Bumble and Bumble says you have to use a color-safe shampoo to keep your hair healthy and the color intact.
"I’m really excited about a warm-blonde moment. It’s a little more unexpected. I think the warmer the base color, the better," she says. "Now with warmer tones, it will be very important to have an awesome color-safe shampoo and conditioner like Bb. Color Minded Shampoo and Conditioner and use them daily to protect the tones. It’s got UVA/B filters to keep it from going brassy, and helps the tones last for up to 40 shampoos."
dpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse ($35)
For those trying to gradually get full highlights and maintain their hair's health, Anderson recommends this rinse from dpHUE.
"For home care, I always send my clients home with dpHUE ACV Hair Rinse to lock in their color, which removes buildup from the hair. Also, I recommend blondes use the Cool Blonde Shampoo & Conditioner ($24) to keep blonde bright," he says. "The violet pigments will cut out unwanted brassiness, leaving hair perfectly toned. Lastly, using an argan oil is super important for adding shine back into the hair."
It's a 10 Miracle Oil Plus Keratin ($25.73)
Once your hair is washed, add a few drops of this keratin oil to help maintain your hair's shine and beauty. It's lightweight, keratin-rich formula helps defrizz, protect color, heal and protect damage, and add instant, amazing shine.
What do you think of the golden blonde hair trend? Let us know if you'll be embracing the trend this spring in the comments below!
