The sun-washed shade with laid-back beach energy.
If you’ve been recently pinning raffia beach bags, sun-bleached linens, and effortless tousled waves, one thing is probably missing from your summer moodboard: raffia bronde. It’s a sun-kissed hair color that mirrors summer’s most iconic textures and tones.
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When dried, raffia fibers can range from warm, sandy tones to neutral, beige shades. Translated into hair color, raffia bronde reads as a sunlit mix of golden blonde and beige brown hues with a luxe glow. It’s a multidimensional hair color, with subtle layers of matching shades.
Unlike traditional bronde that often mixes cooler ash browns with warmer blondes, raffia bronde has a distinctly sunwashed, neutral-to-warm tone. It aims for a softly diffused blend that mimics how hair lightens in the sun and is usually achieved with techniques like balayage, glossing, or root smudging to avoid harsh lines.
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Raffia bronde feels like it was made for summer. It gives off a laid-back, coastal vibe with your hair looking as if it has been naturally lightened after days at the beach. It works well with textured waves, air-dried styles, and low-effort looks like boho chic messy buns or loose braids. What’s even better, it doesn’t need constant touch-ups, which means fewer salon appointments and more time actually enjoying the season.
Being a perfect color for those easy, throw-on-and-go summer days, raffia bronde stays chic no matter the season. You can brighten it up or tone it down throughout the year. This color has staying power, and it holds up beautifully over time.
@hairbykheytristen
Raffia bronde is one of those shades that just works – it blends easily with different hair types, base colors, and skin tones, so you don’t have to overthink it. For brunettes, it’s an easy way to go brighter and warmer for the summer without having to go full bleach. A slight base bump and subtle highlights might do the trick.
If you’ve had your time playing with coppers, raffia bronde is a shade that will help you smoothly transition from reds. Blondes might want to try lowlights or a multi-tonal glaze to add depth and warmth to their locks.
Raffia bronde will look especially flattering on warm, olive, and neutral complexions. A self-tanner or even a warmer foundation can make the look more harmonious for paler, pinkish skin tones. And you can always customize your hair color with toning services or even color-depositing shampoos and conditioners.
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Like any hair color process, keeping your strands nourished and hydrated along the way is key. It helps your shade last longer and keeps your hair healthy. Use high-quality hair care products that are formulated for color-treated hair. Look for sulfate-free formulas and use a nourishing mask or treatment weekly.
UV rays and pool chemicals can fade color, so wear a hat or use a UV-protective spray. Frequent washing and heat can strip color, too. Try to space out washes and limit heat styling, opting for air-dried textures and heatless styling.
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Relaxed but refined, sun-touched without being overdone, raffia bronde instantly kickstarts your summer mindset. Check out more stylist-approved summer hair trends to vacay in style.
