Rooty blonde with a carefree seasonal update.
Don’t want to leave your summer blonde behind once the temperatures drop? Now you don’t have to. The season’s update is boho blonde, a sandy, rooty blonde shade that takes what worked in summer and grounds it for fall. Let us show you the ropes.
@marcelathebalayagist
The boho blonde owes much to the ‘60s, when counterculture ideals ignited the trend for undone beauty. In hairstyling, it translated to natural hair colors and barely-styled textures. Brigitte Bardot, Jane Fonda, Goldie Hawn, and Sharon Tate all wore blondes that looked kissed by the sun rather than painted in a salon.
Their shades mixed honey, sand, and caramel tones with a slightly washed finish, kind of like the effect you get in old photos. The color wasn’t flat or overly bright but instead had a lived-in quality that made it low-effort to wear.
The modern-day take on boho blonde is softly rooty, with sun-washed effects. Warm and cool blondes play through the lengths, with soft shadows at the roots. Caramel strands run alongside icier highlights, so the color reads dimensional rather than uniform. The finish should feel slightly unpolished, as though it had faded on its own.
@teryn.tucker.hair
Because the shade carries warm and cool undertones, it flatters every skin tone, including deeper ones. Pale complexions may want to ask for a lighter face-framing section to ease the transition into the richer base.
Brunettes and redheads will need to lift their color before shifting to boho blonde, but root smudging makes upkeep easier over time. Natural blondes can often just gloss their summer blonde to achieve the same soft sheen.
To keep this nostalgic color feeling current, pair it with structured cuts that highlight texture and movement. Styles that have body and flow will let the tones catch the light and emphasize the easy spirit of the color.
A mid-length shag with soft, irregular layers suits natural waves and curls. The broken-up shape draws out the color shifts. For styling, dry with a diffuser or scrunch in a lightweight cream for a relaxed texture.
@carm_inthetresses
Long layers coupled with curtain bangs beautifully frame the face, bringing out lighter pieces. A round brush and blow dryer will create volume at the roots and signature flips at the ends.
@charlottexstyles
For fine to medium hair, a textured bob works beautifully with boho blonde. Multi-tonal color and soft texture work together to add visual density. The casual finish carries the contemporary tone.
@hairbyavez
A collarbone-length lob featuring choppy ends keeps its free-spirited ‘60s charm from looking dated. This cut with an irregular shape goes well with sandy, rooty tones. Flick the ends out, tuck them behind your ears, or wear your lob straight for different moods.
@nancymelendez_
Boho blonde is the way to keep blonde hair relevant through fall without forcing brightness. It has depth, a root shadow, and an ease that fits the season. For more seasonal ideas, see our full guide to fall hair colors.
