Your starting shade will also determine how your colorist gets you there. “If you’re already blonde, a gloss or toner incorporating warm golden tones can be enough to shift the color towards honey, whereas darker hair may need some strategically placed highlights or balayage first,” explains Collier. “The aim should be a blend of tones rather than trying to achieve one uniform shade, as this is what gives honey blonde its richness and movement.”
Why is honey blonde trending?
The blonde pendulum is swinging towards more natural-looking color, with lived-in tones reigning supreme over icy-bright, heavily highlighted finishes. “Honey blonde is having a moment because it offers a softer, warmer alternative to the cooler blondes we’ve seen dominate in recent years,” says Collier. “It sits somewhere between golden blonde, caramel, and beige, giving the hair a rich, dimensional finish that feels particularly flattering as we transition into autumn.”
Part of the appeal is the fact it’s also a low-maintenance color. “Rather than one flat shade, it can be created using a combination of warm blonde tones, subtle highlights, and deeper roots, meaning there’s plenty of dimension and the regrowth is softer,” says Collier. “It’s a great option for anyone wanting their blonde to feel healthier, expensive, and more natural-looking without making a dramatic change.”
If you’re already blonde, making the switch can be fairly straightforward. “One of the easiest ways to refresh your blonde is by changing the tone rather than dramatically changing the color itself,” says Collier. “If you’ve had an icy blonde for a while, warming it up with buttery or honey tones can instantly soften your look.”
How to maintain honey blonde hair?
“Generally, warm blondes are a little more forgiving because natural warmth blends into the color more seamlessly as it fades,” says Collier. “Cool blondes require more upkeep, with regular toning helping to neutralize yellow or brassy tones and maintain that crisp, icy finish.”
That said, there’s a difference between intentional warmth and unwanted brassiness. Collier recommends using color-refreshing products between appointments to help keep your shade looking vibrant, while a color-depositing mask can be used to refresh the tone at home. And, as with any lightened hair, keeping lengths well-conditioned and limiting heat damage will help maintain that healthy, glossy-looking finish.
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