The blonde espresso hue is a move away from bronze colours toward warmer, richer tones for Winter. "Think: dark milk chocolates, coffee beans, and biscuits," said Howard. It's made up of a gloss, chocolate-coloured base (although, there are no rules, so any brunette base works well), with threads of caramel or butterscotch painted highlights throughout — including the money pieces at the front of the hair.
Howard believes the key to a good colour is making sure the hair is healthy and shiny, which is why his last step when creating this particular shade on all his clients is a gloss. It gives the overall colour depth and a just-stepped-out-of-the-salon sheen, said Howard. "There's no need to think brunette is boring."
Image Source: Jack Howard