Blondes

Dark Blonde

The deepest blonde before brown starts, a level six carrying soft golden warmth rather than any brightness.

Dark Blonde

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Both renders come from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the shade lands on your own photo instead.

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It reads as brown indoors and as blonde in sunlight, which is precisely why it suits people who want to change level without announcing it. At this depth there is still plenty of natural pigment in the hair, so very little lifting is needed and the condition survives intact. Regrowth comes in without a hard line, and as the color ages it warms up slightly rather than fading pale the way lighter blondes do.

Undertonewarm, neutral. The muted gold sits comfortably on neutral and warm skin, and because the shade is deep rather than bright it does not drain fair complexions the way a pale blonde can.
Starting pointMost natural mid to light brown hair gets here on permanent color alone with nothing lifted; only hair darker than a level four needs a lightener first.
UpkeepA gloss twice a season stops it going flat, and the regrowth is forgiving enough that three months between full color appointments is realistic.

HairGlam Hair Colors: one woman, a fan of the same face in different hair colors

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Add one selfie. Front on, even light, hair off your face. No account.
Tap Dark Blonde in Hair Colors, or any of the other 298 looks.
See it in seconds on your own face, then save it for your stylist.

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Questions about Dark Blonde

Which skin undertones suit Dark Blonde?

Warm, neutral undertones. The muted gold sits comfortably on neutral and warm skin, and because the shade is deep rather than bright it does not drain fair complexions the way a pale blonde can.

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

Most natural mid to light brown hair gets here on permanent color alone with nothing lifted; only hair darker than a level four needs a lightener first.

How much upkeep does Dark Blonde need?

A gloss twice a season stops it going flat, and the regrowth is forgiving enough that three months between full color appointments is realistic.

Can I try Dark Blonde on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Dark Blonde on a photo of your own hair in a few seconds, so you can check it against your skin tone and eye color before you book or buy a box dye. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.