The season of Pumpkin Spice
and everything nice might be nearing its end, making way for all things
holiday cheer, but that certainly hasn't stopped people from obsessing
over fall-inspired hair hues. We've witnessed autumnal takes on traditional summer shades (looking at you, sweet mango
hair), as well as the seemingly never-ending slew of sultry tones many
tend to gravitate to once the cool weather hits. (Even though, TBH, seasonal hair trends are BS — sorry not sorry.)
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Nevertheless, the new hair-color
that's made its way onto our radar might just be our favorite
fall-themed one yet. Introducing what balayage specialist and salon
owner Ryan Weeden dubbed "Cider + Spice" hair. And if you're wondering, yes, it looks just as scrumptious as it sounds.
An enchanting blend of auburn, brunette, and blonde tones, this
hair-color trend truly mimics the aesthetic of the spicy,
cinnamon-infused cider drinks that become ubiquitous around this time of
year. Weeden told Allure that he was inspired when one of his
longtime clients came in and wanted to spice up her hair (pun totally
intended) for the season, so he decided to paint large sections of
seamless balayage to create a naturally warm, beachy look with a focus
on bringing extra brightness to the front of the face. The finished look
could easily be appropriate for any season, though I will admit it does makes me weirdly reminiscent of sipping on warm cider 'round a campfire. Anyone else?
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If
you're interested in attaining cider-esque strands, too, Weeden
suggests asking your colorist for a natural, multidimensional color with
warmer tones and bright, ashy accents of blonde woven throughout. He
also added, "creating this natural, seamless balayage is not everyone’s
specialty, so make sure you feel 100% comfortable that your expectations
can be met, otherwise, it can go terribly wrong."
New York–based colorist Rachel Bodt
is also on the "Cider + Spice" bandwagon, musing to me via email that
she loves it because it's so dimensional and the "perfect winter
blonde." She explains that the key is having different tones of blonde,
including a warmer tint, and then the brightest pieces on top to make
everything pop.
Intrigued? Check out some more inspo, below, and
don't be surprised if you're begging for some "Cider + Spice" bayalage
at your next color appt.
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