The Ultimate Guide to Picking the Right Shade of Blond For You

Ciara's slightly deeper blond hair echoes sea sand with lighter and darker tones woven throughout. It is typically created by blending a base color with highlights.

The Tip: When going any shade of blond, you want to tell your colorist about your maintenance plan. "You don't want to use any shampoos with tints and tones on your own because it could drastically ruin what you have," Ionato says. She likes to make custom conditioners for her clients infused with hints of shades they've already got in their locks. "That way I can prescribe to them the best way to achieve and keep that love going for long periods of time," she says.