Transform Your Look with Nature's Sweetest Hues

By Romina Manenti

Updated on March 14th 2024

A bronde hair color is a mix of brown and blonde. Usually, highlights or the balayage technique are used to get this color. This super wearable hair color trend is great if you love depth and highlights that look like they belong in your hair.

Celebrities have known for a while that Bronde is the best way to transition from over-bleaching their hair and repairing damage without giving up their signature color. Beyonce is one of the queenz who rock the Brondie look–we love her modern shade of brown with deep roots! Supermodel Gigi Hadid used bronde as a way to go from being a redhead for a short time to her natural blonde color, and might we mention it looks fabulous.

What is a Bronde Hair Color? 

This stylish "hybrid" hair color trend is popular because it appears fairly organic yet will make you do a double take. Through the blending of dark and light notes, the fusion of brown and blonde offers a sun-kissed look–a flawless amalgamation of contrasting colors that results in a delicate, seamless, dimensional hue.

If you've never colored your hair before and are nervous about making a major change, bronde may be the best option for you. It will enhance–rather than drastically alter)–your appearance by producing a soft, bright, extremely natural effect. No really, people will think you’re glowing! Another major bonus of bronde is that it requires very little upkeep; the blonde and brunette hair colors are the low-maintenance answer to regular salon visits.

Bronde hair is most appealing on those with warmer skin tones due to its propensity to match a person's natural coloring and skin tone. Bronde gives blondes a sophisticated shade with more depth and character, while it brightens and enhances the appearance of brunettes. It's the best solution for brunettes who want to lighten their hair by coloring it partially. It is suggested to go no more than three shades lighter than your natural color to keep hair coloring looking subtle and natural. 

Four Good Reasons to Give Bronde Hair Color a Try

1. Make a change without a commitment

Girls with dark hair who want to be blonde often don't do it for a number of reasons. There's the stress of the process needed to lighten brown hair, plus the chance of getting brassy hair which I think we can all agree is not a great look. Then there's the matter of maintenance: after just a few weeks, dark roots start to grow and take over, prompting you to book your next visit to the salon. Not to mention how shocking it was to see such a big change! When it boils down to it, the best solution is to dye your hair bronde. Your hair will be lighter, but it will still look natural. This will help you ease into your new ‘do and stop bold regrowth that needs frequent touch-ups. What’s more, you won't have to bleach your hair all over to get the look. Definitely a win-win!

2. Low Maintenance and Affordable 

The low contrast roots that are characteristic of bronde hair are a result of the bronde's exquisite blending of hair hues. Plus, you may easily change the spacing and width of the highlights to suit your needs. When going bronde, you will likely only need touch ups every three to five months. Saving money on maintenance costs without sacrificing quality is a win-win, don’t you think?

3. Brondie is a colorful treat   

The bronde technique can also be applied by combining two colors to create dimension that works on layering your hair authentically and naturally. 

Alternating dark chocolate highlights and chestnut tones, a dark brunette can help you achieve a striking color appearance and vibrancy. If your hair is medium brown or lighter, don’t hesitate to have a little fun experimenting with warmer tones like gold and beige ash together. The desired result is a harmonious combination of brown and blonde tones, or bronde.

4. Brondie is effortlessly chic

This landscaping mélange of soft brown and blonde hair tones is naturally alluring, making bronde hair color truly elegant. The sun-kissed hue is delicate and natural-looking, and the overall effect is subtle rather than overpowering. It's ideal if you're conservative and prefer not to wear hair color that shouts your presence loudly or forcefully.

How to Maintain a Vibrant Bronde Hair Color

Shampoos 

Using a silver or purple hair shampoo helps with color maintenance, especially if you are trying to prevent your hair from turning bronze, yellow, or brassy. These color-deposit shampoos are specially designed to counteract certain tones. Purple shampoo can help keep your locks ashy, though it can also suck up moisture and result in a very dry texture. Washing your hair less frequently and rinsing with cold water are two other ways to keep your new sophisticated color hues from fading. Just make sure to hydrate and moisturize with conditioning treatments to balance the dryness that occurs from the shampoo.

Treatments

Hair breakage isn't as familiar with bronde hair as when you fully bleach or color your hair. That being said, when using any processing to color or alter your hair, you'll want to still be kind to it and nourish and protect it in the way it demands. Since bronde is bi-textured, it needs hydration and nutrients from lightweight products designed for hair with these specific needs. The goal here is to nourish the color-treated portion of the hair while avoiding making the hair look greasy or bogged down. Harsh processes strip many natural oils and nutrients out of our cuticles. We want to show our hair some TLC. Bring your hair back to life with moisturizing, restoring oils, and deep conditioning treatments. Sometimes hair masks can do wonders too. 

So, what products should you use on bronde hair? MAY11 Blonde Restoring kit is the answer! Our lightweight Blonde Restoring Hair Oil in duet with the patented technology of S Heart S brush, detangle without breaking, detangles without breaking while massaging your hair cuticles for optimal absorption. The MAY11 restoring oil formula is able reach damaged hair more effectively because it acts as a natural bond-builder. High-quality lipids, vitamins, and minerals–responsible for the hair's healthy health growth–work to replenish damaged areas naturally. The oils' natural sealing properties also help to maintain your color by enhancing color vibrancy and keeping it away from undesired brassy or orange tones.

What to Avoid

Other tricks include using sulfate-free products and restricting the use of heated hair styling tools, both of which can be damaging if used frequently. 

If you live in a location where the water is hard and rich in minerals, you might consider investing in a shower filter that removes harmful minerals and toxins from the water before they reach your hair and scalp.

Ditch the expensive colored hair treatments and opt for a more eye-catching look that is both subtle and multi-dimensional. Are you ready to go, bronde? Once you go bronde, you may never go back!

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