Amidst a sea of ever-evolving haircuts, mesmerizing highlights, and makeup innovations filling your social media feeds, sometimes, all it takes to feel rejuvenated for the impending fall season is a subtle yet impactful change. Dakota Johnson’s hair, showcased at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, perfectly exemplifies this notion, with her golden brown haircolor offering a fresh twist on her signature style.
While many elements of Johnson’s iconic look remain untouched—her signature bangs, gentle curls, and a dimensional blend of shades—all eyes are drawn to the noticeable warmth and hints of red in her haircolor, a departure from her recent hues. Is Johnson joining the amber hair trend that has enchanted celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski and Megan Thee Stallion in recent times? Regardless, she demonstrates how to seamlessly incorporate the season’s hottest trends without forsaking her personal style.
Fans quickly took note of this subtle yet impactful change as Johnson graced the TIFF red carpet, promoting her upcoming film, “Daddio.” Under the flashbulbs’ glare, the warmer, redder streaks, interwoven with her luxurious medium-brunette base, became apparent—the handiwork of celebrity colorist Matt Rez. Her cascading waves, courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend, elegantly showcased the newfound dimension of her haircolor.
Comparing this radiant blend to her recent “frosted brown” or the deep mahogany from the winter, the transformation is strikingly different.
While this pre-fall change marks a significant departure for Johnson, it’s not entirely unexpected. Like clockwork, many fashion-forward stars embrace red hues as autumn approaches. In recent seasons, copper captivated models, actors, and it-girls, but 2023 seems to belong to the allure of dark amber. Featuring a golden undertone that suits many, it seamlessly integrates into the hair of brunettes like Johnson.
Watch out for other sightings of amber transformations in the coming weeks—she’s certainly not the only one embracing the allure of red before September’s end.