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Quiet Luxury Hair: The Expensive Hair Trend Explained

Soft Blondes, Rich Brunettes and Elevated Color Services: The Formulas, Glossing Tips and Low-Contrast Trends Behind 2026’s “Expensive Hair” Movement Quiet luxury hair is defined by soft dimension, healthy shine, tonal balance and color that looks expensive without trying too hard. Inspired by the rise of Old Money Blonde and low-contrast “expensive brunette” trends, creamy blondes, glossy reds, polished blowouts and soft, touchable finishes are driving the movement toward elevated, wearable color that feels luxurious long after the appointment. “2026 is the year of intentional color. It’s not about going louder; it’s about choosing smarter, more elevated shades that age (more…)
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Why Skin-Tone Matching is Replacing Trend-Driven Hair Color

Customization, Softer Grow-Out and Higher Perceived Value Are Making Skin-Tone-Driven Color One of the Biggest Hair Color Trends Right Now Clients are asking for skin-tone-driven hair color that feels personalized to their complexion, natural depth and maintenance goals. “We’re moving past dramatic contrast and toward really soft tones that enhance a person’s natural palette,” says Carly Zanoni (@the.blonde.chronicles), Schwarzkopf Professional® Digital Artistic Team Member. Low-contrast placement, balanced warmth and tonal dimension are driving the shift, with clients prioritizing color that grows out seamlessly and still feels elevated months after the appointment. For stylists, skin-tone hair color positions customization as a (more…)
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What is Teddy Bronde? The Warm, Low-Contrast Bronde Defining 2026

Soft Gold, Honey and Brunette Depth Make Teddy Bronde the Low-Contrast Color Clients Are Asking for Now Teddy Bronde is emerging as one of 2026’s most wearable colors, blending brunette depth with honeyed blonde warmth for a finish that feels soft, dimesional and light-reflective. Instead of high-contrast ribbons or bright blonde overload, this look is built on tonal balance—golden, caramel and beige tones layered to create warmth that reads expensive, not brassy. That shift fits the bigger color mood for 2026. As Moroccanoil® Global Ambassador, salon owner and color expert Rachel Williams (@rachelwstylist) explains, “We’re moving into a more monochromatic, tonal (more…)
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Suede Blonde: What It is and Why It Looks Softer Than Bright Blonde

What Sets Suede Blonde Apart From Other Blondes—And the Formulas That Create It Suede Blonde is gaining attention for its muted tone, soft dimension and balanced neutrality. The color blends warm and cool reflects to create a velvety finish that feels polished and natural—often described by clients as a softer, more dimensional take on dirty blonde. Below, we break down the defining characteristics of Suede Blonde and how leading industry experts are creating the soft, dimensional finish. This guide is part of The BTC Hair Trend Report, backed by our editors’ expert reporting, in-depth features, stylist interviews and trend data (more…)
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Brown Butter Blonde is the New "Expensive" Hair Color

Why Low-Contrast Blonde Is Defining a More Expensive Finish Low-contrast color has become the marker of a more expensive-looking result. Brown Butter Blonde, also known as dishwater blonde, reflects that shift, prioritizing tonal balance, refined warmth and surface shine over maximum brightness. Below, we break down the look and some of the industry’s top stylists share their best tips and techniques. This guide is part of The BTC Hair Trend Report, backed by our editors’ expert reporting, in-depth features, stylist interviews and trend data hairdressers can trust. What Is Brown Butter Blonde? Brown Butter Blonde is a low-contrast blonde defined (more…)

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