Actor Dakota Johnson has transformed her signature deep brunette hair into a dirty blonde shade. Celebrity colorist Tracey Cunningham, who handled the makeover, described the new look as soft and natural. The change uses precise techniques and Schwarzkopf products for a dimensional effect.
Dakota Johnson has ditched her deep brunette locks for a brighter dirty blonde, as revealed by her colorist Tracey Cunningham. “The color is what I call a ‘dirty blonde,’” Cunningham said. “It’s a soft, low-contrast blonde that blends cool, creamy tones with a subtle brunette undertone at the root. It’s not overly bright or high-maintenance. Instead, it has a diffused, dimensional quality that feels very natural and expensive.” ║n ║nCunningham, Schwarzkopf's creative director of color, employed precision foiling and tailored color work, drawing from a technique by Kari Hill used for Sarah Pigeon's blonde in the series Love Story. She lifted select strands of Johnson's natural base with Schwarzkopf Blondme Premium Lightener, then toned with Igora Vibrance in a medium-blonde shade for added dimension. ║n ║nThe result suits Johnson's recognizable style, according to Cunningham. “Dakota has always had incredibly recognizable hair; it’s part of her identity,” she noted. “There’s a simplicity and polish to it that feels timeless, but also very modern. What I love is that even when we evolve her color, like with this dirty blonde shade, it never feels like a departure, but instead just like the next version of her.” ║n ║nThis summer-ready update maintains a low-maintenance appeal while refreshing Johnson's look.
