If you’re looking to get your hair done, there’s no better time to plan a refresh than when the seasons really start to change. As October rolls around and the air starts to feel a little chilly, it’s natural to want a little bit of richer, deeper color tweaks to match the mood of the season. Maybe it’s a honey blonde balayage like Victoria Beckham or a moody dark color like Emma Stone. espresso hair.
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but! There’s something to be said for doing the exact opposite and embracing the lighter side of the color spectrum to enhance both your hair and your mood. That’s exactly what Angelina Jolie did last weekend when she attended the premiere of her new film Maria at the 62nd New York Film Festival.
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Looking subtly blonder than her previous “sun-kissed blonde” style, Jolie wore a vintage Madame Grès ankle-skimming number and side-parted waterfall tresses, matching her children Pax, Zahara, and I walked the carpet with Maddox. It’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it tweak, but a lighter buttercup blonde tone works wonders to add contrast to a snowy white dress and gently lift your skin tone.
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Jolie’s color refresh seems to incorporate gentle gold highlights and warm honey tones, adding depth and dimension. It’s a subtle update, but for those who feel their summer tan is slowly fading, A La Jolie’s radiant color can instantly bring back brightness and warmth to your skin. Since the roots are dark, it is also suitable for people who want to wait longer between salon appointments.
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Blonde hair can be difficult to maintain, but with the right shine treatments, shine sprays, and moisturizing masks, you can boost the color and give it a healthy, glowing finish. A swipe of red lipstick is the perfect finishing touch, especially on a cloudy London day like this.
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Medina Azharuddin is the beauty editor for ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar UK, working on both print and digital features. She has more than seven years of journalism experience and has previously written for Red and Good Housekeeping. When she’s not unraveling the latest skincare ingredients, sniffing out the next big perfume trend, or unraveling the science behind healthy habits, you can probably find her at Hatcher’s Piccadilly or hanging out with her cats. You’ll be watching a crime series. Oh, and she’s also a competitive cheerleader.
