How to Get Sun-Kissed Hair, According to Meghan Markle’s Colorist

Bright, dimensional blondes are often a slow burn. “ I only add highlights every few appointments, allowing for the natural or created base color to really get established as the background and canvas,” she explains. “When highlights are finally added, they really pop, and add an incredible amount of movement to the hair.” And it’s not just about placement; certain tones of blonde live their best life in the warmer months. “Beige, buttery, and golden tones will keep your hair looking healthy all season,” says Lee.

Brunette

Beautiful brunettes are achieved through a lighter, gentler hand, making for a seamless shift into September. “In the summer, many of my brunette clients are also already thinking ahead about their hair color transitions from summer to fall,” she explains. “Warm, rich golden tones are the perfect solution for both sun-kissed summer locks, as well as [warming up] the paler complexion that inevitably awaits all of us ahead.” For Lee, they key is never to over-highlight. Accordingly, most of her brunette clients only get a scattering of strategically placed highlights once or twice a year. “To maintain consistent color year round, I instead prefer to keep the dimension by lowlighting every other appointment, or as needed, and always finishing with an allover gloss,” says Lee. “Darker, warmer hair reflects light and will give hair amazing shine throughout the colder months, achieving an effect of the hair being lit-from-within.”

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