Embrace the Fall Trend: Apricot Glazed Blonde Hair

Apricot Glazed Blonde: The Must-Have Hair Color for Fall 2023

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, many of us are looking to transition our hair colors to match the season. Traditionally, this has meant opting for darker shades like glossy espresso or rich copper. However, this year, a fresh contender is stealing the spotlight: apricot glazed blonde.

This delightful hue, reminiscent of Lindsay Lohan’s iconic shift from her Freaky Friday red to a softer peach blonde, perfectly bridges the gap between summer’s lightness and fall’s warm tones. “This is a perfect way to restore shine to post-summer, dehydrated blonde hair while experimenting with hints of ginger without stepping too far out of your comfort zone,” says Renée Valerie, professional colorist and Director of Education at R+COLOR. “As it fades, it softens into a creamy, luminous tone that’s equally beautiful.”

What is Apricot Glazed Blonde?

Celebrity colorist Jonathan Colombini describes apricot glazed blonde as a modern take on soft strawberry blonde. “This shade blends warm golden tones with a hint of soft peach undertones to create a radiant, sunlit glow,” he explains. Professional colorist Jenn Wolf adds that it’s an ideal choice for those seeking warmth without the brassy yellow hues often associated with blonde hair.

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How to Achieve the Look

For those eager to embrace this trending color, visiting a salon is a great option. Bring along accurate photo examples to communicate your desired shade to your colorist, as the amount of copper can vary. Valerie recommends using R+COLOR HYPERMATIC Demi-Permanent Liquid Hair Color in shades MIDAS (G9) blended with TWENTY FOUR K (GC8) for the perfect apricot-kissed blonde. If you’re transitioning from a lighter, cooler blonde, a gloss application can help achieve this stunning shade.

For DIY enthusiasts, Schwarzkopf Keratin Blonde has launched an Apricot Blonde ($12) this year, perfectly timed for the trend. “It gives you that dimensional, warm blonde right in your own bathroom,” Colombini notes. Just follow the instructions, and you’ll have that fresh, updated strawberry blonde look in no time.

Maintenance Tips

Regardless of how you achieve your apricot glazed blonde, upkeep is essential. Wolf recommends using a color-safe shampoo and scheduling a peach or gold gloss treatment every six to eight weeks to maintain vibrancy and shine.

As we welcome the fall season, apricot glazed blonde is poised to be the hair color of choice for those looking to blend summer’s brightness with autumn’s warmth. Whether you opt for a salon visit or a DIY approach, this shade promises to keep your locks looking radiant all season long.