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Photo: WWD/Getty ImagesFew celebrities set more beauty and fashion trends than Hailey Bieber (just think of boyfriend blazers and glazed donut nails). Right now, all eyes are on her stunning new hair color. The 27-year-old model recently shared a peek at her refreshed look on Instagram Stories, captioning it 'lighter for fall.' Experts say her new bronde shade is ideal for the season and suits a wide range of people.
"I would describe this as a golden honey bronde—a warm, natural brown with golden highlights," explains celebrity colorist Cassondra Kaeding. "It's the perfect shade for this season and ideal for those who prefer a more subtle approach, without opting for bolder fall hair colors like copper or chocolate auburn."
As the name suggests, it's an excellent choice for both blondes and brunettes. "By the end of summer, hair often looks dry, bleached, flat, and lacking texture or dimension," says Chicago-based colorist Patrick Ryan. "Bronde is fantastic for fall because it brings warm, rich tones to blondes or adds light, shine, and amber hues to a brunette base." He also mentions that this bronde shade is a great starting point for those with brown hair who ultimately want to go blonde.
It's important to note that because this hair color has a warm tone, it might not be the best fit for people with naturally pink undertones in their skin, cautions Tiffanie Richards, master colorist at Louise O'Conner Salon in New York City. "The warmth of the highlights can accentuate any redness in the face."
How to Achieve Bronde Hair Color
Ask your colorist for golden brown balayage, suggests Kaeding. If you're naturally blonde, Ryan advises choosing tones that complement your natural base. For brunettes, lighter strands will enhance shine and give a fresh pop. Richards recommends toffee or caramel shades for deeper hues. Either way, it's important to have slightly darker roots.
The darker (or, as colorists call it, shadowed) root is a key feature that makes this hair color incredibly low-maintenance. (Who doesn’t love that?) "Keeping the roots deeper allows the highlights to grow out at their own pace," says Richards, though she notes that a gloss treatment every few weeks can help maintain the richness of the highlighted tones.
Other essential tips: Use a nourishing at-home hair mask to keep both your hair’s health and its color in top shape. Ryan also recommends a weekly hair mask, along with color-safe shampoo and conditioner, and minimizing the use of hot tools whenever possible.
