Parisian Blonde Is the French Girl Hair Color We’re Considering for Spring

Paris Fashion Week is currently wrapping up the end of Fashion Month, but we’ve been as inspired by the street style as the runway. Hair-wise, one shade, Parisian blonde, has emerged as a major crush (and a major movement) among the streets of the French capital.

The relaxed take on blonde is typical of the effortless style we’ve come to expect from the City of Light. And while it would look warm and cozy in autumn, there’s something fresh, pretty and timeless about the color that makes it perfect for spring.

It’s already a favorite among Parisian It-girls like models Hanna Lhoumeau and Chloe Lecareux and even Brit, Lily James has fallen in love with the dreamy low-key color.

What is Parisian blonde?

So, what exactly is Parisian blonde? “It’s that real in-between brown and blonde look and it’s an effortless cool-girl shade that I often see on the streets of Paris,” explains celebrity hair stylist, Christian Wood, whose clients include Lily James, Jodie Comer, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Sophie Turner.

“The roots are a bit longer than they ‘should’ be, but the face-framing brightness gives it that fresh, chic look,” he continues, crediting hair colorist John MacPherson for creating some of the most stunning examples (including Lily’s). “It’s that ultimate bronzed-blonde vibe,” Wood notes.

Why choose Parisian blonde?

Parisian blonde is such a versatile shade, it’s perfect for if you’re starting from a darker base (you’d need to ask your colorist to mix in some brighter gold, bronze and blonde tones) or it’s gentler on hair if you want to pare back a platinum blonde and land on a shade that’s a little more low maintenance. The beauty is that, because of the darker root, the grow-out is more flattering and you’re not locked into frequently needing touch-ups.

How to style Parisian blonde?

A relaxed hair color works perfectly with an equally undone hairstyle. We’ve seen it worn beautifully in natural curls and air-dried waves, but for James, Wood explains “we decided to go with an effortless blowout with a slight bend, so the hair felt youthful with a nod to Bardot Bangs.”