Think blondes only have more fun during the summer? Think again. Every autumn, I’m tempted to add warm red or coppery tones to my blonde strands (to match the falling leaves – obviously). In previous years, when I’ve taken the plunge, I’ve enjoyed the pumpkin spice vibes for approximately three washes before hankering after my inner blonde bombshell.
This year, I’m determined to give my blonde barnet an autumnal upgrade – without sacrificing any brightness and preserving those all-important golden tones. That’s where ‘Trophy Blonde’ comes in: it’s tipped to be one of the biggest hair trends of the winter months. In fact, Tom Smith, a leading trend forecaster, previously spoke to GLAMOUR about the colour, describing it as “halfway between summer’s Barbie Blonde and autumn’s Nepo Blonde.” And yep, I’m sold.
Having booked an appointment at Larry King Hair, I searched for more trophy blonde hairspiration to show my colourist. I discovered that celebs generally save their trophy blonde colours for the biggest occasions, like – ahem – award ceremonies, galas, and movie premieres. Think Blake Lively’s Statue of Liberty-inspired look at the 2022 Met Gala. The only thing that looked more expensive than her Versace Atelier gown? Her resplendent golden hair. Cast your mind back to last year’s Venice Film Festival. Do you recall Florence Pugh’s ~iconic~ Aperold Spritz video? Forget the Valentino fit; I couldn’t stop staring at her award-worthy blonde bob.
Here’s how I (OK, my colourist) nailed the trophy blonde hair colour trend…
What is the trophy blonde hair colour trend?
Anaih Warner, a colourist at Larry King Hair, describes trophy blond as “a new shade of blonde which mixes the creamy tones with golden tones.” This creates a “beautiful multi-tonal colour” that looks “naturally sun-kissed.”
While trophy blonde is all about the warm, golden undertones, the creamy toner balances out any brass. This shade is high-luxe AND high-drama.
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