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While the change of seasons often inspires a turn to darker hair colours, both Jessica Alba and Kim Kardashian added blonde ombré highlights over the weekend. Last Thursday, Alba tweeted “bye bye brown hair” before spending two days in the salon to perfectly lighten the ends of her naturally dark hair.

Considering that Lady Gaga is as known for her shock-tactic aesthetic as she is her music, the fact that the perennially blonde pop star has darkened her tresses to a natural brunette is perhaps the most startling news we’ve heard out of The Haus of Gaga in a while.

Why do I love my hair colour in the summer but not in the winter? I colour it the same shade all year!
In the winter, we’re affected by more than a drop in temperature: our skin washes out due to the lack of sun, we wear darker colours, and we spend way more time indoors. These things considered, it makes sense for your beloved colour to appear lackluster during the cooler months. So how best to combat a dull dye? Brighten your complexion by boosting your shade a few notches.

My Debbie Harry–esque blonde bob sure looks cool, but it’s starting to feel and look unhealthy. Is there anything I can do to start the repair? Under a microscope, your bleached hair would appear as porous as Swiss cheese and as delicious as that might sound, the effect is far less appealing. As sad as […]

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Thinking of lightening up for the summer? Beauty director Adriana Ermter talks to stylist Stacey Staley of Toronto’s Blonde Salon (82 Power St., 416-361-3131) about options, maintenance and money.

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