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

The deeper blond hue treads the line between warm and cool, featuring faceted tones of light and dark.

The Technique: Colorist Rona O'Connor says to usher in some sunshine by either softening the overall color by lifting it one shade from roots to ends to bring out the natural warm undertones, or your colorist can balayage the crown with simulated sun streaks to give the look of sun-kissed hair. "I usually do this with my favorite go-to blonding cream by Goldwell instead of bleach for a softer, natural look," she says.