An incredible blonde hair to brunette transformation.
As summer fades and we step into the cooler months, you might be feeling the urge to refresh your look. Maybe it’s time for a trim, a nourishing treatment, or perhaps – if you’re feeling bold – it’s time to embrace a stunning, dimensional brunette.
We’ve seen it trending everywhere. Your favourite influencers and A-list celebrities are making the switch from blonde to a rich, lived-in brunette. If you’ve been toying with the idea of a change, let’s walk you through how we created this seamless transformation for Gaby.
The Process: Blonde hair to brunette with dimension.
Rather than diving straight into a dark, one-dimensional colour, we opted for a softer, more natural transition. Here’s how we did it:
1. Lowlighting instead of highlighting.
Instead of adding highlights, we introduced lowlights—a game-changer for creating depth and dimension. Using her natural colour, we placed deeper tones throughout the hair, eliminating any harsh regrowth lines while keeping a multi-dimensional, effortless feel. We used L’Oréal’s Dia Light, an ammonia-free and gentle formula that enhances shine and softness while maintaining hair health.
2. The perfect toner blend.
Once the lowlights had processed and were rinsed out, we applied a custom finesse toner. This step is key to achieving that seamless, natural brunette. We used a combination of two shades: one to stretch the root down for a soft blend and another to refine the remaining blonde while maintaining dimension. This ensured the colour looked rich, expensive, and lived-in rather than flat or overly dark.
3. Locking in the colour with a luxe treatment.
To keep Gaby’s hair feeling as good as it looked, we finished with Kérastase’s exclusive Chroma with a Booster Brillance infused with Lactic Acid Fusio Treatment. This deeply nourishes the hair from the inside out while locking in colour vibrancy and shine—because healthy hair is the secret to any stunning transformation.
The final touch.
We completed Gaby’s look with a fresh trim and a voluminous, glossy blow-dry, using Kérastase Chroma Absolu Heat Protectant for Coloured Hair. This multi-tasking serum works wonders – defrizzing, protecting against heat up to 230°C, smoothing, adding shine, and shielding against environmental stressors like humidity and pollution. It is perfect for damaged, sensitive, and over-coloured hair.
The result? A soft, effortless, and ultra-flattering brunette that will grow out beautifully over time.
Book a consultation with one of our colourists today
If you’re ready to embrace the brunette movement, book a consultation with your stylist at SANDY. We’ll assess your hair, customise the perfect shade for you, and ensure a seamless transition that enhances your natural beauty. Let’s create your dream colour together!
SANDY is a boutique hair salon located at North Curl Curl on Sydney’s Northern Beaches (near Dee Why and Manly). Our expert hairdressers, stylists and colourists deliver spectacular results with the goal of assisting our clients to achieve their best hair.