If platinum is too much of a commitment, perhaps the low-key, low-maintenance sand-colored hair trend is more your cup. "For darker blondes, this color has a few bright pieces around your face and throughout your hair paired with a slightly darker neutral base," says Brown, who notes that we've recently seen the look on Blake Lively and Gigi Hadid. "A sandy beige brunette is similar to the sandy beige blonde, but a little darker with the ends being one to two shades lighter." Celeb examples include Gemma Chan and Jessica Biel.
Whether lighter or darker, a sandy hue is the perfect neutral for cooler undertones, notes Brown. "For those with warmer undertones, you can always make those highlights slightly warmer without affecting the overall look," she says. Your stylist should be able to help you figure out the most complementary look.
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Sophisticated Fringe
Bangs are definitely having a moment right now, so if you've been toying with the idea — whether for months or for years — now's the time to go for it. You'll be in good company, too. Celebs such as Camila Cabello, Elizabeth Olsen and Shay Mitchell have recently introduced fringe into their world, and even Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner have toyed with bangs in recent months. The fringe we're mostly seeing right now is piece-y and high-fashion versus the thick, vintage Betty Paige bangs or '00s swoop.
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Dusty Copper
Dusty copper is a mixture of copper and neutral tones that's absolutely stunning. Recently, we've seen Emma Stone, Isla Fisher and Issa Rae rocking this hue.
"Instead of that orangey tone when you step out in the sun, you get just a rich, silky warm color," says Brown. "It's great for redheads who are a little darker with olive and cooler undertones. Ask your colorist for a copper base but a mixture of neutral and very subtle highlights and lowlights. In some cases, you won't even need the highlights as the lowlights will be enough."
