It’s a bit early to call, but 2019 is shaping up to be the year of platinum blond. More and more people are switching to cooler shades for summer, and the hottest new color on the bleach-y blond spectrum is Scandi blond.
Think Daenerys Targaryen meets Karlie Kloss, and you’ll understand what we’re talking about here. Scandi is an icy ash blond without any golden or yellowish tones. It’s a more high-maintenance version of the pure silver platinum shade, and it’s ideal for you if you hate hints of brassiness.
The perfect platinum tone has always been about the right blend of shades to go with your skin tone. Don’t think you can’t play with babylights or add warmer hues to your Scandi ‘do. Before you find yourself in your colorist’s chair, here are some references to inspire your next hue.
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Scandi Blond is set to be the next big thing in 2019
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Warm Roots
Although the original Scandi blond features an iridescent ash palette, you can introduce warmer golden blond hues, near your roots. Go for this option if you'e going from a dirty blonde to a platinum shade.
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Make the Switch
Scandi blond lifts beautifully if you're transitioning from a bleach or a light golden blond shade. Think about adding some smokey highlights near the roots for an edge.
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Light and Bright
The right dilution of bright silver is a Scandi blond 101, which is why Karlie Kloss's chilly one-dimensional sheen works so well.
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Strawberry Scandi Blond
If you're still hung-up on strawberry highlights, try this warmer alternative for Scandi blond.
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Icy Scandi Blond
Zara Larsson's wavy Scandi platinum color has us lusting for an icy lob.
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Ashy Scandi Blond
Dove Cameron's hair color is the epitome of a Scandi 'do. This is the no-nonsense, boiled-down ashy shade with no pre-existing tones.
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3-D Scandi Blond
Pre-existing lowlights can give your Scandi blond color dimension and depth.
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