All the Old Money Blonde Inspiration You Need for Your Next Color Appointment
Definitions of old money blonde may vary, but there is one universal thread: the soft color looks expensive. Warm and well-blended, old money blonde comes off rich, yet carelessly so, the color melty and consistent rather than streaky or segmented. An aesthetic extension of last year's quiet luxury trend, the hair color counts many of the same stars as its poster people — think Sofia Richie Grainge, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lawrence, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, and more.
With the expansion of the color trend comes a wide spectrum of shades, blanched and sunny and beige blondes linked by warmth, elegance, and soft, near-monochromatic finishes. Old money blonde is striking enough to make an at-a-glance statement, effortless enough the that color may just be all-natural. Let your features and natural hair color be your guide to the luxe blonde destined to take your beauty to new levels of glamour. If carried off with care and attention, this upscale shade can skew surprisingly low maintenance.
Here, 25 unique interpretations of old money blonde to help inspire your next salon appointment.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's take on old money blonde is somewhat quintessential. Warm, ashen, and almost preternaturally glossy, consider the pop star's interpretation a blueprint for the mutable color trend.
Blake Lively
Considering that her hair doubles as an admitted calling card, Blake Lively's blonde is bound to exude the sophistication associated with old money. Her caramel lowlights make for an easy summer-to-autumn shift.
Sydney Sweeney
Soft and sun-touched, Sydney Sweeney's hue is elegant yet effortless (particularly when coupled with her rounded bob), both old money mandates.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé's butterscotch blonde boasts the insouciant, melty finish that defines the old money approach and provides a natural extension of her natural brunette.
Elsa Hosk
For a Scandi take on old money, look to Elsa Hosk. One part warmed platinum, one part wheat, the model's lustrous lengths are a color to consider.
Margot Robbie
This shade may be subtler than Margot Robbie's character-driven Barbie blonde, the hue natural-looking and timeless.
Sofia Richie
A poster child for last year's quiet luxury movement — the precursor to this hair color trend — Sofia Richie Grainge is also a champion of old money blonde. Her bleach-bright ends offer a slight departure to the general interpretation, but one that still suits the narrative.
Brie Larson
Brie Larson's honeyed blonde becomes old money when one considers its seamless (rather than streaky) application.
Rosie Huntington-Whitely
Another celebrity synonymous with all things luxury, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has been old money blonde since before the color had an of-the-moment moniker.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Sure, Gwyneth Paltrow's brand of blonde tends toward the peroxide camp, but her prowess within the world of easy luxe (and the color's warmth) earns her hair hue a spot on this list.
Adele
Old money strawberry blonde, anyone? Adele's take on the shade honors her red roots, the choice enhancing her natural features for a lit-from-within glow.
Chloe Sevigny
Chloe Sevigny favors all things chic and classic with a cool-girl twist, so it's only natural that her take on old money blonde falls on the cooler side of warm.
Zendaya
Zendaya's latest brush with blonde came amid a preppy, tennis-inspired press run, making an old money take the obvious (and aesthetically perfect) choice. Blown fluffy and raked to the side, this style practically screams easy luxury.
Gigi Hadid
With a minimal, glossy, and healthy hue, Gigi Hadid's blonde usually falls into old money territory. This sunny and buttery shade is no exception, the curled throwback bob lending to the overall effect.
Elizabeth Olsen
With sisters that specialize in this ilk of blonde, Elizabeth Olsen's beige old money is broken up only by some brightening highlights within her wispy bangs.
Lila Moss
When it comes to signature hair color, Lila Moss takes cues from her supermodel mother with a high-gloss, sunny, and understated blonde that communicates luxe nonchalance.
Joey King
Consider this shade old money bronde. Joey King bridges brunette and rooty platinum with an blonde characterized by soft and refined caramel.
Nicole Kidman
Radiant but blended enough to seem natural, Nicole Kidman's old money blonde is bright and buttery enough for Old Hollywood wear.
Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts has tested nearly every possible blonde, and this bright, warm oatmeal suits her complexion while honoring the old money trend in personalized guise.
Jennifer Lawrence
Another advocate of quiet luxury's chic classics, Jennifer Lawrence's extra-long blonde is decidedly old money. As with Roberts, Lawrence's mane is a luminous oat-y hue that is at once easy and aspirational.
Dove Cameron
Tawny and khaki, Dove Cameron's old money blonde warms up her typically cool beauty palette.
Behati Prinsloo
Rooty and rockstar-ready, Behati Prinsloo's golden lengths are old money for their soft, melty hue.
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter's bombshell blonde has enjoyed a handful of old money iterations, including this creamy golden shade.
Elle Fanning
No stranger to polish, Elle Fanning's opulent old money blonde is posh and timeless, proving that the color trend is more enduring than most.
Suki Waterhouse
Ashen roots give way to golden wheat ends for a balanced and blended take on the hair color trend.
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