Blondes

Butter Blonde

A soft, creamy warm blonde the color of butter, with none of the icy cast an ash blonde carries.

Butter Blonde

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Butter blonde sits at a medium to light level with a smooth, even warmth running through it rather than the bright gold of honey or the cool gray cast of ash. The finish looks soft rather than metallic, closer to a pale custard than to a bright yellow. It photographs consistently in most light because it carries no cool toner working against the base pigment. As it fades, it lightens gently and stays creamy rather than turning brassy the way a more golden blonde can.

Undertonewarm. The creamy warmth flatters golden, peach and neutral-warm skin, and can look slightly flat against a very cool, pink-toned complexion that wants more contrast from its blonde.
Starting pointNatural medium to dark blonde hair reaches this with a single gloss or light lift, while brown or black hair needs a full bleach service to clear the underlying pigment first.
UpkeepA warm gloss every 6 to 8 weeks keeps the color creamy rather than brassy, and root touch-ups typically land every 8 to 10 weeks depending on natural regrowth color.

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Questions about Butter Blonde

Which skin undertones suit Butter Blonde?

Warm undertones. The creamy warmth flatters golden, peach and neutral-warm skin, and can look slightly flat against a very cool, pink-toned complexion that wants more contrast from its blonde.

What hair do I need to start with for Butter Blonde?

Natural medium to dark blonde hair reaches this with a single gloss or light lift, while brown or black hair needs a full bleach service to clear the underlying pigment first.

How much upkeep does Butter Blonde need?

A warm gloss every 6 to 8 weeks keeps the color creamy rather than brassy, and root touch-ups typically land every 8 to 10 weeks depending on natural regrowth color.