L’Oréal Professionnel Unveils 'Bronde Blends' as the Hair Colour Trend of 2026

L’Oréal Professionnel declared Bronde Blends as the trend for hair colour in 2026, a fusion of brown and blonde shades. Crafted through techniques such as Ombre Highlights, Bronde Balayage, Highlights, and Babylights, with this shade of the year, the brand aims to create Bronde shades that move naturally with light. 

“Bronde represents a new era in hair colour, striking a balance between bold expression and subtlety,” says Priya Kasthuri Rangan, Head of Education, L’Oréal Professionnel India. “At L’Oréal Professionnel, we recognise the individuality of every client’s hair and personality. With Bronde shades, stylists can craft tailored transformations that consider skin tone, hair texture, and personal style. From a warm, honey-infused blend to a cool, ashy look, every Bronde is carefully curated to highlight natural beauty while allowing creativity. The technique, placement, and colour choices are deliberate, resulting in seamless, multidimensional shades that look effortless and elevated.”

“Bronde is more than a trend; it represents a strong direction for professional hair colour,” notes Mathilde Barthélemy-Vigier, General Manager, L’Oréal Professionnel India. “For salons, it is a highly workable colour look, supported by proven techniques such as French Balayage, Ombre Highlights and Babylights, enabling consistent, multi-dimensional results across clients. For consumers, Bronde offers flexibility and personalisation, the ability to experiment while staying within a brown-led palette they trust. Backed by our high-performance colour portfolio, including iNOA, Majirel, and Dia, along with virtual try-on tools, this ecosystem allows both salons and consumers to adopt the trend with confidence. Together, this makes Bronde a scalable, desirable, and enduring colour trend.”