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Michelle Monaghan’s Multidimensional Brunette

By Tracey Cunningham

Michelle Monaghan wearing a cream blazer with a rich brunette color and soft golden tones
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  • Formula A (hairline)

    Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA ROYAL® 7-1 + 8-0 + 20-volume developer

  • Formula B (base)

    IGORA ROYAL 30g 6-1 + 20g 3-0 + 20g 7-0 + 20g 8-0 + 10-volume developer 

Photo Credit: Instagram via @sarahuslan

White Lotus star Michelle Monaghan just debuted a rich brunette refresh that’s equal parts effortless and elevated—but this wasn’t her first transformation for the show. Before filming began, Tracey took Michelle blonde, crafting a tonal shift that aligned with her character’s on-screen evolution.

 
 
 
 
 
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Now, with a return to deep, moody tones, Michelle’s latest look is a luxe brunette that blends natural depth with dimensional shine. The formula? A custom blend by Tracey Cunningham (@traceycunningham1), celebrity colorist and co-owner of Mèche Salon in Beverly Hills, using Schwarzkopf Professional®  to create soft contrast and frame the face with richness and glow.

Scroll for Tracey’s formula for Michelle’s brunette refresh—including how she created a soft, natural frame without the color turning too dark.

Check out Michelle’s new look:

Photo Credit: Instagram via @sarahuslan

Products Used

COLOR FORMULAS

  • Formula A (hairline)

    Schwarzkopf Professional® IGORA ROYAL® 7-1 + 8-0 + 20-volume developer

  • Formula B (base)

    IGORA ROYAL 30g 6-1 + 20g 3-0 + 20g 7-0 + 20g 8-0 + 10-volume developer 

FORMULA STEPS

  1. Apply Formula A around the hairline to softly frame the face. The mix of cool and natural tones brightens while maintaining a soft, natural result.
  2. Apply Formula B to the base. The low-volume developer helps deposit tone in a controlled way, adding depth without darkening the overall look.
  3. Process, rinse and style as desired.