When it comes to the ultimate hair chameleon, not many (if any) come close to Beyoncé. Over the years she’s tried it all, from blonde to brunette, long to short, braided to bouffant and everything in between. So, naturally, she switched up her hair colour just in time for her sell-out Renaissance Tour. And it couldn’t be more perfect for summer. “When creating Beyoncé’s blonde for the tour, my inspiration was that end of summer sun-washed hair. Exactly like when you spend all summer on the beach and that sun + salt water combination gives you the ultimate colour naturally, still dramatic yet natural”, revealed her go-to hair colourist Rita Hazan.
So, if you’re looking to channel your inner Queen Bey this summer (who isn’t?) and are after a beachy, sun-kissed hue with minimal maintenance, then look no further. GRAZIA tapped Sam Carpenter, hair artist and educator at Eideal, to get the ultimate tips, tricks and product picks to achieve the Beyoncè Renaissance Tour hair colour. You’re welcome.
Right, my colour appointment is booked. What do I ask for?
Created and coined by Beyoncé’s hair colourist Rita Hazan, this is a striking take on the bronde trend that has dominated the past few years. Dimension is created by lighter and brighter blondes interwoven with darker, light brown and dark blonde shades throughout the hair to ensure the blonde pops. Start by asking your colourist to lighten your base colour by two or three shades. When it comes to highlight and lowlight placement (both are needed to create this look), ask them to customise their placement to create dimension. This will differ depending on individual hair texture and your cut.
Can everyone pull off this beyoncé Hair Colour?
Sunwashed is the latest reinvention of balayage. It’s low maintenance and looks best when the hairstyle is lived in, rather than obviously styled. It’s also brilliant because it can easily be adapted to suit darker bases. Sun washing gently lightens the natural hair level a few shades lighter to create a solid bronde base, which gives a softer dimensional background, thus allowing brighter highlights to pop through, and – when chosen well – these highlights can flatter not only the haircut but also the skin tone. A talented creative colourist can adapt this colour for all hair textures and colour bases. They may, however, have to “blank out” old highlights to create a clean base to work from.
Skin tone and complexion need to be considered when choosing the bronde base and this will determine how warm the sun wash looks. Generally, keeping the base cooler on warm skin tones and slightly warmer on paler skin tones – making sure there is not too much contrast – works beautifully and will create the most flattering look.
What’s your biggest piece of advice for women looking to switch up their hair colour?
Choose your stylist carefully, as their skills and expertise will determine how the end result will look. Thankfully in the Middle East, many stylists use Instagram to showcase their work, so it might be an idea to start scrolling to find your perfect stylist!
How can I help my colour last longer?
Invest in home care. There’s no point spending lots of money and time in the salon if you don’t use the professional products that your stylist recommends to keep the colour – and the health – of your hair in as optimum condition as possible. The Heart of Glass range from Davines will ensure this colour remains fresh and free from brassy tones. The Instant Bonding Glow is a fast-acting serum that brings an extra shine to blondes. This bond builder really goes beyond expectations to deliver healthy brightness and radiance. Thanks to the innovative formula enriched with Biacidic bond complex and an illuminating amino concentrate, it strengthens and repairs the hair fibre to give extra shine and prolongs the brightness of the colour while preserving its intensity. It also offers an anti-fading effect, extending the duration of colour intensity.
