Hair colors for women of 40 years and that do not require much maintenance

Give your hair a different color note before the holidays, with a flattering result that does not require continuous visits to the hairdresser for touch-ups. If you are 40 years old or older and that is your goal, you are in good hands, because at CLARA we have compiled the colors that are trending and, in addition, they help you take a few years off. The good news is that the natural tones stand out, which fill the hair with light and shine, and, therefore, it is not necessary to subject the hair to aggressive bleaching or treatment.

Do you want dark hair?

Moreno … or almost. They do not wear jet blacks, but brunettes with reflections to soften the features. If you are looking for a natural result, the contrast between your color and that of the reflections should be as low as possible. To blend perfectly with your hair, it is best to choose between 3 and 4 shades below your base color.However, to obtain honey highlights (the maximum recommended shade for brunettes), you will have to lighten between 4 and 5 shades. You can also opt for a light brown root bath, as Juana Acosta has done in her recent makeover.
Chocolate Brown. Or what is the same, the warm chocolate brown is worn in a unique and bright tone and looks super good, because it softens the features and enhances the eyes. On this color, you can also opt for some subtle reflections or babylights so that points of light are seen in your hair when you move. The same effect as the sun when it hits your hair.

Or do you prefer it clear?

Blondes. Platinum or very cold Nordic tones have been displaced by dark blondes with undertones that hide the roots ( smoky gold, for example) or golden or sand tones. They are blondes that need much less grooming.

The wide range of chestnut and medium tones

Hazelnut. It is one of the star tones of the season. ideal for those who have a dark base and want to lighten their hair, but without undergoing a major transformation.
The bronde. He triumphed a few years ago, Jennifer Lopez being one of his top representatives, and now he does it again thanks to celebrities like the model Kaia Gerber have returned to bet on him. It is a shade halfway between very light chestnut (brown) and dark blonde (blonde). According to hairdresser Eduardo Sánchez, it is "a perfect shade for brunettes who want to flirt with blonde or to start a transition to lighter hair. A winning bet, because it softens the features and brings a lot of light to the face . In a single word : rejuvenates.
Dirty Brunette. Although it would literally be translated as "dirty brunette", it is neither one thing nor the other. It is a "studiedly left" chestnut , like the one we have seen many influencers on the networks. These have grown their dark roots during confinement, while from medium to ends their hair has been lightening (as if their hair had undergone a balayage) … and, look where, they have naturally achieved that a trend that many celebrities were intentionally asking for in salons a few months ago. It is, of course, one of the least demanding and easier to maintain colorations.
Flirt with copper . Do you dare with the warm copper? If your base is chestnut and you want a vibrant copper finish, with shine, this is your color. Copper pigments perfectly pigment on chestnut bases, and warm copper is a mix of dark blonde and copper without becoming red . It works well for almost all skin types and very important: it does not require bleaching. Remember, yes, use specific conditioners and masks that help maintain the tone for longer. The sun, the sea and the pool take their toll.

In any of these colors, the balayage technique will prevail, that is, highlights will be drawn that do not start at the root, but a few centimeters lower, and the hair will be lightened until it reaches the tip. Hence the French term balayage or sweep to define it.

Well, once we arrive here, we are going to review, one by one, these ideal hair colors for women over 40 who do not want a tone that forces them to go to the hairdresser every 3 weeks. Is it your case? Keep reading!

Do you want dark hair?

Moreno … or almost. They do not wear jet blacks, but brunettes with reflections to soften the features. If you are looking for a natural result, the contrast between your color and that of the reflections should be as low as possible. To blend perfectly with your hair, it is best to choose between 3 and 4 shades below your base color.However, to obtain honey highlights (the maximum recommended shade for brunettes), you will have to lighten between 4 and 5 shades. You can also opt for a light brown root bath, as Juana Acosta has done in her recent makeover.
Chocolate Brown. Or what is the same, the warm chocolate brown is worn in a unique and bright tone and looks super good, because it softens the features and enhances the eyes. On this color, you can also opt for some subtle reflections or babylights so that points of light are seen in your hair when you move. The same effect as the sun when it hits your hair.

Or do you prefer it clear?

Blondes. Platinum or very cold Nordic tones have been displaced by dark blondes with undertones that hide the roots ( smoky gold, for example) or golden or sand tones. They are blondes that need much less grooming.

The wide range of chestnut and medium tones

Hazelnut. It is one of the star tones of the season. ideal for those who have a dark base and want to lighten their hair, but without undergoing a major transformation.
The bronde. He triumphed a few years ago, Jennifer Lopez being one of his top representatives, and now he does it again thanks to celebrities like the model Kaia Gerber have returned to bet on him. It is a shade halfway between very light chestnut (brown) and dark blonde (blonde). According to hairdresser Eduardo Sánchez, it is "a perfect shade for brunettes who want to flirt with blonde or to start a transition to lighter hair. A winning bet, because it softens the features and brings a lot of light to the face . In a single word : rejuvenates.
Dirty Brunette. Although it would literally be translated as "dirty brunette", it is neither one thing nor the other. It is a "studiedly left" chestnut , like the one we have seen many influencers on the networks. These have grown their dark roots during confinement, while from medium to ends their hair has been lightening (as if their hair had undergone a balayage) … and, look where, they have naturally achieved that a trend that many celebrities were intentionally asking for in salons a few months ago. It is, of course, one of the least demanding and easier to maintain colorations.
Flirt with copper . Do you dare with the warm copper? If your base is chestnut and you want a vibrant copper finish, with shine, this is your color. Copper pigments perfectly pigment on chestnut bases, and warm copper is a mix of dark blonde and copper without becoming red . It works well for almost all skin types and very important: it does not require bleaching. Remember, yes, use specific conditioners and masks that help maintain the tone for longer. The sun, the sea and the pool take their toll.

Sand or sand blonde

Think of the sand on the beach, in that characteristic beige that, depending on the time of day, takes on more toasted nuances. Well, that's the sand blonde, which totally flees from yellow. It favors women with dark complexions, but also those with very fair skin, because it helps them to enhance their features in a subtle way. If, in addition, we tell you that it helps to get rid of a few years, have we convinced you?

Also take a look at the Sand Storm, the hair color that is like a 'sandstorm' that sprinkles the mane with reflections of different shades to give it luminosity and movement.

Smoky gold, a very wearable blonde

In summer, there are many who choose to lighten their hair, but if you are over 40, think that platinum can make you age and force you to visit the hairdresser frequently to wear it impeccable. If you have a muted light brown that you would like to give luminosity, go for smoky gold, a blonde with a dark base with smoky and golden nuances, which can be customized as you want a more or less luminous result. The effect is very natural, rejuvenating and requires little maintenance.

Golden blond

Unlike ash blonde, whose reflections tend to be gray, golden blondes, which can range from honey tones (darker) to lighter ones, are characterized by their brightness. They are very flattering and bring a lot of light. A professional tip: for an extra shine, use a hair oil with a dry touch, there are some with SPF to protect from the sun. In addition to nourishing, it creates a spectacular mirror effect.

The irresistible hazelnut shade

That's right, hazelnut, a healthy color: warm and luminous at the same time. Very easy to maintain, it is a version of a medium brown color with golden and copper reflections that give depth to the mane. This hair color is perfect to give light to the face (it contributes more than chocolate brown) and works on both fair and brown skin. A safe bet. Do not miss the chocolate cake highlights, you are going to love them!

Intense chocolate

Not a lot of milk chocolate. We are talking about a chocolate with at least 70% cocoa, to understand each other. If you have light eyes (green or in a honey tone), this hair color will be fabulous. It is a powerful brown with highlights that brings warmth, sophistication and natural shine to the hair.

Chocolate with babylights

Chocolate is a color that has shine in itself, but if it seems too intense, you can always resort to some babylights highlights that will lighten it in a very natural and flattering way. Here we would be more before a milk chocolate.

Bronde or chestnut + blonde

The number of names we learn throughout the year about color trends … and what we have left! Bronde is not a new term, but it is making a comeback . It arises from the union between brown (brown) and blonde (blond) and translates as blonde highlights on brown hair. The shade of brown (more reddish or honey) and the number of highlights is already to the consumer's taste, but the alliance is very rejuvenating and requires little maintenance.

Find out more about bronde, the perfect and sweetest shade for brunettes who want to flirt with blonde.

The evolution of bronde

With the sun's rays and, if you don't want to restore intensity to your chestnut, the bronde evolves into a beautiful "worn" that softens the features and provides a very youthful air … and more with a haircut like this bob . Do you want to know what other haircuts and hairstyles take years off instantly?

Warm Copper, but light

Copper highlights also add a different flair to dark blondes or light brown. Warm copper is a color that evolves into very personal tones when the sun hits it. Negotiate with your hairdresser the degree of "copper" you want in your hair. Nor is it a matter of going to a Ginger Spice, we already know that reds are the colors that go the most with washing. Do you have long wavy or curly hair and white skin? It will look great on you.

Here we tell you why Warm Copper is the perfect hair color for brown hair that needs more shine.

Dirty brunette

The brown hair color Helen Lindes wore years ago greatly enhanced her pretty green eyes. But we have to admit that by lightening it and returning to brown with this Dirty Brunette, which leaves the roots darker and gradually degrades towards the ends , her gaze does not lose prominence at all and her features look sweeter and more youthful. Take note!

Don't miss the trend for those who hate to touch up their roots every month: gloss smudging.

Instagram: @helenlindesgrif

Moreno with shades

Yes, the brunette is also for the summer, of course, but the key is to introduce a slight color contrast with reflections, which, although not visible to the eye, will give more movement to the hair. The roots are respected in search of the maximum possible naturalness. Yes, believe it or not, reflections are still in fashion, but now they are worn like this.

Brown "decaffeinated"

Girls, jet black hair can add character, but without a doubt, when you are in your 40s, or over 40, it hardens your features too much and ages. If you have dark hair, do like Juana Acosta and break the uniformity with a brown bath, one of the keys to her recent makeover. Without a doubt, the definitive anti-aging combo: blunt long bob + brown bath, ideal!