of the early aughts. Already, raffia bronde is shaping up to be the relaxed cool-girl shade of this summer, bringing with it a laidback, free-spirited feel that we're so ready for right now.Coined by top hair stylist, forecaster and hairvoyant, , the hair trend is a gentle blend of and (aka ), with and tones that will hit perfectly when the sun finally decides to come out.Tom describes raffia bronde as “a true bronde, but unlike the monochromatic looks we had in 2024, or the super high contrast of 2023, this time bronde is a melted and subtly multi-tonal offering that has a woven texture and an intricate nature.
You might call it quite an ‘expensive bronde’, thanks to its fine attention to detail.”But alongside the woven blend of brunette and blonde shades, the texture is also heavily hinted at in the name.
It works beautifully with natural, organic textures like waves, curls and bends. You can really play up individual movement and skip glossy uniformity for a worn-in, messy finish.
Then again, it also looks incredible if you prefer a sleeker blowdry or something more polished.The good news is, raffia bronde is kinder on strands than the brighter blondes that have also been trending, since it's much less reliant on lots of bleaching.
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