Breezy Dream Girl Blonde Is The Most Laid Back Hair Color Of Summer 2024

Everyone's talking about dream girl blonde. And if you're blonde but tired of the upkeep, or want lighter locks but think it's too high maintenance, you need to hear about it. The style is a laid-back, soft, and lived-in take on warm blonde. It's perfect for summer too, as it involves lightening the hair by adding dimension. 

If you're already blonde, fashion and red carpet hair and makeup artist Luna Viola recommends getting the look gradually. Start by adding two to three warm highlight shades to your tresses and letting them grow out. Speaking exclusively to Women.com, she shared, "The different blonde hues can vary from sand to cream to pale brown earthy shades and can suit all skin tones." Just ensure you ask for thin highlights and foils in a natural pattern. For a quicker, lived-in vibe, leave out two or three centimeters of the roots for that blended, casual look. If you're brunette and want to try dream girl blonde? Viola recommends the balayage technique. "[This will] highlight the hair and blend the roots for a very natural low maintenance lived in lift," she explained.

The trend is part of the 1970s aesthetic resurgence. 1970s-inspired wedding ceremonies are more popular than ever, while high glam disco makeup made a comeback last year. So, really, it was only a matter of time before the nostalgia came to our hair. No matter your hair color or texture though, there's a way to do dream girl blonde. And in a modern way.

One of the most gorgeous dream girl blonde haircuts is long and wavy. "[Dream girl blonde] works best with soft movement and flowing hair, adding a retro/dream vibe like to it," Luna Viola told us. "Style it with natural uber soft waves and shine spray to make the color pop even more." Glossy waves are appropriate for almost any event, too. If you're tying the knot this summer, this look makes for stunning yet simple bridal hair.

Bobs are a big hair trend for 2024, so chopping your locks into a shorter cut will make you double-y on trend. To really get that dream girl blonde dimension, keep your roots darker a la British reality star Vogue Williams. This will really help create the illusion of movement, which it can be tough to get with short tresses. Not to mention, bobs are low-maintenance haircuts and it won't take a lot of styling. Perfect for busy blondes!

The dream girl blonde style is all about movement, hence why it looks particularly gorgeous on naturally curly hair. The texture will make your roots and highlights appear more blended, and the bounce will enhance the golden blonde tones' shimmer. Just don't overuse purple toners, shampoos, and conditioners, as they'll make your locks look too cool. Try using purple products every other time you wash your hair, then scale them back as needed.

Poker straight tresses will put your dream girl blonde highlights in the spotlight. If your hair is naturally straight, this makes a gorgeous and easy 'do for every day. It's ideal for the office or running errands, because it won't take long to style each morning. If your tresses aren't naturally straight though, you'll need a heat tool to keep it sleek. Just remember to apply a good heat protectant (in the right way!) first.

If you don't want super light locks but still want to try dream girl blonde, make caramel your goal. Caramel-toned highlights will create a soft gradient and won't make your locks look flat. You'll still get brightness via the lighter strands, and if you have darker hair, it won't create drastic roots. Another bonus? Caramel is super flattering on darker skin tones, and it can make hair look shinier. That makes this a particularly great hack, because it can be tough to get blonde hair to shine.