By Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping
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of style, but different shades fade in and out of popularity. One
minute it seems like every celeb is rocking an icy platinum and the next
they're all about a sun-kissed golden. But there's a new trend in town
that falls somewhere in between.
If you've ever colored your hair, you've probably heard a lot about warm versus cool shades
(most likely in relation to what works best with your skin tone). But
you may not have heard as much about the in-between colors, or
neutrals.
Enter nude hair:
Unlike the warm tones of honey blondes
or the pearl-like tint in cooler colors, neutral blondes blend several
blonde shades for an all over "nude" look. "There's an even amount of
both warm and cool tones, which cancel each other out to create a
neutral color," says Meri Kate O'Connor, senior colorist and educator at Eva Scrivo Salons in New York City.
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You
don't hear much about neutral shades, but they're far more popular than
you may think — just take a look at most people who haven't dyed their
strands. "People are typically born with neutral-colored hair," explains
O'Connor. "It's rare that you see people with bright golden blonde or
golden brown hair that's natural. It happens, but most of the time it's a
color without much tonal temperature."
So, why is this color totally on-trend this season? It looks great with all complexions. "Neutral
colors are trendy because they're so easy to wear," says O'Connor.
Plus, nude hair colors can be easily altered — you can go from neutral
to gold to ash and have the same level of lightness, yet a totally
different look. If you're searching for a style switch-up, give this one
a go.
See More:
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