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Cinema mastermind Alfred Hitchcock created so many iconic films and cinema standards that it’s hard to fully capture his influence. He even had a hand in our current hair trends! Hitchcock blonde was made famous by the female leads in films like Psycho, To Catch a Thief and The Birds. The hair color has quickly taken over this winter season. Ahead, experts break down this cinematic shade and give their hair health tips to nail your new winter blonde.
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What is Hitchcock blonde?
Not all blondes are created equal. And in the myriad of available shades, Hitchcock blonde stands out.
“I would say it is a cool shade of blonde,” says celebrity hairstylist and groomer, Dan Stanwell. “This color is very chic.”
With major old money vibes, this shade of blonde pulls from the ice queen, ski bunny aesthetic.
“I would say this color is a cool, icy blonde but sophisticated color,” adds celebrity hairstylist Gonna Kinoshita.
Getting this super cool-toned blonde requires a few steps.
“For the most part, this color is achieved as a double process, a bleach application and toner,” explains celebrity hairstylist Reece Walker. “If you’re lucky enough to have naturally dark blonde hair or lighter, this can be achieved with permanent hair color and not bleach.”
Can anyone get this shade?
“While anyone can achieve this shade, those with dark or previously dyed black hair should be cautious and plan to take care of their hair afterward,” advises Kinoshita. “Achieving this blonde requires bleaching the hair to a pale yellow, which poses more of a risk to damaged hair to those with darker hair tones.”
Due to the risk of damage, Stanwell advises that this color is best for naturally light tones.
“My opinion of this shade would be that it is really for lighter-colored hair shades to go lighter,” he says. “It is not a look that requires all-over bleach.”
But that doesn’t mean darker colors can’t successfully go blonde. It’s just a process.
“It can be done on any natural color,” Walker explains. “However, when doing a double process, I like my clients to stay away from heat. Bleaching hair can be harsh sometimes and you don’t want to burn the color.”