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Eva Mendes Debuted The Dreamiest New Hair Color For Spring — & It’s So Perfect For Brunettes
It may just be spring, but Eva Mendes is already channeling summer with her latest hair transformation. The actor took to Instagram to debut her freshly dyed hue, unveiling a subtle (albeit fun) change everyone's going to want to copy this season. Prepare to see Mendes' new strawberry blonde highlights on every brunette come June.
Mendes has sported her signature reddish-brown hue for quite some time now, but she has switched it up quite drastically in the past (she even had a short stint as a blonde in 2006). In recent years, though, Mendes has opted for more subtle changes in lieu of bold — and her fresh highlights demonstrate that a soft, understated wash of color can go a long way.
On April 13, Mendes shared a full-on hair selfie with her 1.4 million followers. "Strawberry feels forever by @mikelorenzano. No filter," she wrote. Per the caption, the actor's subtle hair makeover was courtesy of L.A.-based hairstylist Mikey Lorenzano, who told Allure that he wanted to create "something bright and fresh for summer."
As for the influence behind Mendes' new look? "The inspiration was sort of a '90s supermodel feel, and also something that just pops in the sunlight," Lorenzano shared with Allure. In case you had any doubts the '90s impact is just as strong today as it was last season (both in beauty and in fashion), Mendes' new dye job is here to set the record straight.
If you're looking for an easy, low-effort way to freshen up brown hair ahead of the new season, Mendes' strawberry-hued highlights are a surefire way to do so. The warm yet subtle shade couldn't be more perfect for summer — and it offers up an easy way to rock bright highlights that aren't quite as bold as blonde. The upkeep is much easier, too.
So, book an appointment with your most-trusted hairstylist and ask for golden-toned strawberry highlights à la Mendes. Then, scoop up The Zoe Report's favorite color-preserving products to ensure your dye job stays vibrant for months.
