Tips for Turning Your Summer Blonde into Brunette

The perfect compliment to fall’s fashion colour palette is a rich, multi-tonal brown hair colour. Here are some tips for taking your summer blonde to the darker side this season. 1. Don’t go too dark too quickly: Going straight from a bright, bleached blonde into a brunette should go through stages by adding in low lights or mid-lights in darker tones. 2. Consider your skin tone to choose the right shade: Pick a shade that will help enhance skin and make your eyes pop. Whether it’s a warm caramel or cool reddish-auburn, remember your hairstylist is the expert so trust them to help when it comes to shade selection (and not Pinterest). 3. Double check your hair care habits: Make sure you aren’t going to wash all of your hairstylists hard work down the drain with the wrong shampoos and conditioners. Ask your hairstylist to recommend the right products specifically designed for keeping your colour-treated hair shiny and bright. You may not be used to the care or products needed for brunettes. 4. Get creative with multi-tonal magic: Incorporating multiple brown tones will give your hair more depth and movement. Using several shades and tones of highlights and low lights can keep your new colour change looking very natural and more discreet as your hair grows out, allowing months between visits.