our go-to summer (and early fall) beverage of choice. They're calling it
"cold brew" brunette.
NYC-based colorist Stephanie Brown (who says she's the inventor of the
cold brew color) tells us that the key to achieving the shiny brown
color is to ask your stylist to ribbon rich highlights and lowlights
through your hair for dimension. "It's all about swirling neutral and
golden tones down the hair," Brown explains. "Just like when you pour a
little bit of milk into your coffee."
Brown says that the key to achieving the cold brew shade on naturally
dark blonde hair is to play up the highlights. "Golden tones are really
on-trend in hair color right now," says Brown (Beyoncé's colorist
agrees). "Just ask your colorist to weave a few ombréd pieces of pale
and golden highlights through the hair. Also, I like to put a lowlight
in as well, so there isn't too much lightness and it helps see the
lighter strands better."
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The creamy highlights look gorgeous swirled through curls and waves, as
seen here. To keep the hair shiny, handle it with care; Brown recommends
stocking color-safe shampoo and conditioner, and avoiding super-hot
water (which shouldn't be too difficult when it's 100 degrees out).
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Ask your colorist to focus your neutral highlight around the
mid-sections and ends of your hair, not at the roots, for a purposeful,
grown-out look. We've been crushing on Elaine Welteroth's dreamy color
for months.
Dueling tones — a dark brown with the sandy golden highlight — gives the
hair subtle dimension, while keeping it looking super natural. Brown
tells us that most brunettes look best with a neutral-toned highlight
(read: not ombré), that won't turn brassy red or orange.
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Dueling tones — a dark brown with the sandy golden highlight — gives the
hair subtle dimension, while keeping it looking super natural. Brown
tells us that most brunettes look best with a neutral-toned highlight
(read: not ombré), that won't turn brassy red or orange.
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Colorist Kimberly Bonondona tells us that she achieved this cool,
slightly-rusty, cold brew color on jet-black hair by weaving a
reddish-brown glaze through the shafts of the hair. For maintenance and
to keep the color looking polished, Bonondona recommends a refresh glaze
every 6 to 7 weeks.
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Joan Smalls' dark-brown waves look naturally sun-kissed, with a few
golden-auburn ribbons woven throughout. We can only imagine the "cold
brew"-esque brunette color would look just as gorgeous pulled back in a
slick and shiny ponytail.
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Bonondona tells us that the frosted balayage highlight is really easy to
maintain with simple at-home color care. "After lightening, it's very
important to use a good shampoo and conditioner to keep the hair healthy
and prevent there color from fading," Bonondona explains. She always
recommends Olaplex (both number 4 and number 5), or the Moroccanoil set.
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This highlights trend is all about using a light touch. Think of it as
dripping the teensiest drop of cream in your coffee.
LA-based colorist Tauni Dawson tells us that transitioning to a cold
brew shade is the perfect way to polish dull, grown-out highlights. For
a quick fix, you can ask for a rich gloss all over (as opposed to a dye)
that will help tone down super-bright babylights for a more uniform
color.
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To maintain the deep warm tones, Dawson recommends the Evo Fabuloso
Colour Intensifying Conditioner in the shade Chestnut or Caramel.
Because we were so charmed by the idea of matching our hair to our cup
o' joe, we asked three pro-colorists to break down everything to know
about asking for, treating, and maintaining cold brew hair. We found out
that the most important step is to keep the hair glossy — much like the
wet condensation dripping down your cup.
Find your expert how-to guide and the dreamiest coffee-color hair
inspiration to bring to your next appointment, ahead.
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