If you’re anything like us, you’re already over the cold weather. And when the winter blues get us down, we start brainstorming our next pick-me-up hair color. Enter warm marigold, a the flower-inspired, trending hair color taking over. Find out everything you need to know about it, with insight from the pros, ahead.
What Is Warm Marigold?
Celebrity hairstylist and Balmain Hair US Ambassador Gonn Kinoshita explains that this trend comes directly from nature. “This hair color is inspired by the frilly marigold flower,” he says. “It is a combination of blonde copper, gold and brown tones to create a dimensional warm shade.”
Typically known for their orange blooms, marigolds actually come in a variety of shades, from yellow to brassy tones, and they boast intricate layers of delicate frills. The hair color marigold takes direct inspiration from this natural variety. While it might appear orange at first glance, marigold is actually a yellow hue with orange and red overlays, according to Pantone.
When it comes to hair, we’re definitely seeing the same kind of blending tones. Unlike other popular red and ginger colors, the blonde, or even yellow, in warm marigold is what sets apart this shade.
How to Get the Perfect Shade of Warm Marigold
Like nearly all salon-asks, it can be helpful to bring in a picture so your hair colorist can clearly envision what you want. “You can even show a picture of the marigold flower,” Kinoshita says. However, your stylist should use their expertise to tailor the trend to a version that’s most flattering for you.
While the orange and copper tones in warm marigold make it a bold and eye-catching choice, you can tone down its intensity with the right mix of complementary shades. “Make sure to ask for a combination of blonde copper, gold and brown tones to achieve the exact effect of warm marigold,” Kinoshita says. If you’re coming from a darker color, you may need to lighten your hair a few shades before going for warm marigold. “I would say the best undertone for this shade is a light blonde color, it is very flattering.”
