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You Should Go Buttercream Blond This Winter

If the new year has you itching to make a hair change, consider going over to the light side. While winter is generally reserved for going darker, stylists say there's been an uptick in requests for warm, buttery golds and rich Champagnes this season. The coolest takes on the trend (which Popsugar officially dubbed "buttercream blond"), is the easiest way to get in on it.

Essentially, buttercream blond is a natural, creamy blond with tons of dimension. Because of the mix of colors, it looks naturally sun-kissed, and the mix of warm and cool highlights means it's flattering across different skin tones. Instead of a harsh, bright, one-note blond, buttercream swirls ribbons of Champagne, honey, and baby blond for an easy-lived in look.

While it's easiest to get the shade if you're already a blond, it's not impossible to incorporate elements of the shade into darker hair as well. Below, hairstylist Lauren Grummel breaks down three variations on the trend.

Bright and light

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light buttercream blonde

Lauren Grummel

"This color works best if you’re already naturally light and in the blond family," says Grummel of this look that's bright blond from root to tip and heavier on the cream than the butter. She explains that this shade can be done in one sitting if you're already blond, but be prepared to be in the chair for a couple hours. To keep the buttery dimension, she says to ask your stylist for a full highlight with bright pops throughout: "Tone it more neutral or cool to get a few white pieces to really pop."

Buttery Blond

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medium buttercream blonde

Lauren Grummel

This is a true buttercream blond with a mix of warm highlights with a few pops of brightness. Grummel says this is a great entry into blond if you have light or medium brown hair. For this particular shade, Grummel lightened the base color to start, and then added full highlights for the brighter pieces, leaving some of her natural color for dimension. If you've previously colored your hair, it can affect the time it takes to transition to blond, so Grummel recommends really planning with your stylist before making the jump.

Warm Buttercream

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Lauren Grummel

"This shade of buttercream is great for clients who want a little something and don’t want to commit to blond all over," says Grummel of this warmer blond-dipped look. She loves this shade because it's very low-maintenance, and it's easy to transition to if you're brunette. Ask your stylist for "brighter pieces around your face with pops of lightness through your ends, plus lived-in highlights through your crown."

Scroll on for more of our favorite buttercream blond hair ideas, and get ready to call your salon.

Bella Cacciatore is the beauty associate at Glamour. Follow her on Instagram @bellacacciatore_.

Originally Appeared on Glamour