Kerry Washington must have known that I desperately needed a mood boost after a March snowstorm, because she brought the springtime sunshine to the red carpet with the prettiest blonde braid.
Washington was in New York City for a SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations event for her new Apple TV series Imperfect Women, speaking alongside her costars Kate Mara and Elisabeth Moss. For the event, the actor wore her hair in a long, textured braid that incorporated multiple shades of brown and blonde, including some very bright, chunky highlights woven throughout. Washington’s braid began right at her hairline, with her hair parted in the center and braided on either side. The two sections met at the back of her head and fused into one thicker braid, which she wore over one shoulder. This wasn’t just a blonde braid—it was also a long braid, flowing all the way down to her hips.
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This is definitely one of Washington’s blondest looks in awhile, with shades of gold, wheat, and honey blonde popping up throughout the braid. Most striking, however, is the super-blonde, nearly platinum color in the mid-lengths, blended with chocolate and espresso brunette tones. Soft, airy curls escaped the braids on either side of her face and in the mid-lengths, adding a romantic, springy vibe.
If you’re in the mood for a spring refresh of your own, we feel you—and we’ve been busy trend hunting for the best spring hair color and cuts to get you started. Maybe you fancy a “modern shag” or some long waterfall waves to ring in spring? For those vibing with Washington’s warm blonde color mix, may we suggest Hamptons blonde, a buttery, golden-honey color that feels like soft sunshine, or the rooty, lived-in-cool of caramel beige? ‘Tis the season to have a little fun with your look!
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