Seasonal shifts inspire top colorists worldwide—from chocolate-mauve for fall, vibrant tangerine signaling summer 2017, to gingerbread tones warming brunettes through winter. As 2018 dawned, one trend captured our attention amid dropping temperatures: oceanic brown. This subtle technique weaves faint blue highlights into dark brown or black hair, evoking the crisp allure of ice cream. For bolder vibes, check the more vivid version featured at the end.
New York colorist Hannah Edelman pioneered this look, calling it 'an understated way to incorporate deep, pastel blue tones into a natural color.' 'I particularly like this color palette on brunettes with olive or light complexions,' she shares with PopSugar (view all photos there). Transitioning from earlier golden highlights? This icy interlude bridges back to your natural shade seamlessly. Edelman starts with Pravana's blue base, layering shades like sky blue, purple, and lavender blue throughout. The result? A stormy sea effect—stunningly sophisticated. Brunettes, ready to dive in?
