Katie Holmes Just Gave a Masterclass in Brunette Highlights for Summer

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? Katie Holmes has got you covered. The actor , and has done it again, turning heads with yet another legendary hairstyle and corresponding shade.Holmes gave a masterclass on how can shake things up for the summertime, debuting a fresh take on her usually brunette shade with face-framing .

Also known as “brownie batter brunette" or soft-frame “espresso highlights,” this look elevates deep natural brown hair with e, weaving dimension throughout the hair with hazelnut, caramel, honey, and bronde tones.“It’s a soft, rich brown-toned face frame; a mixture of teasylights and balayage creates this simple yet luxurious appearance,” , a colorist specialist at Maxine Salon, tells Glamour. “This is an amazing change for brunettes since most feel, they have to add blonde into their hair to create dimensions or a new look.”Holmes and her go-to colorist, Gina Gilbert of NYC's Marie Robinson Salon, pulled it off seamlessly, while her waist-length mermaid waves, created by celebrity hairstylist DJ Quintero, showed off the beautiful and bold dimension perfectly.Holmes' summertime shade, which she gave fans another glimpse of before hitting the red-carpet, is right on trend.

According to Mildice, hazelnut and caramel highlights are on the rise for brunettes in particular.“The contrasting colors make a bold dimensional look on such a classic technique,” she says, describing the look as strong hazelnut brown color paneled throughout the hair with burnt hazelnut lowlights along with contrasting light blonde pieces creating a glow of fun. “It's a paneling technique with strong ribbons to create a whirling pattern with her back-combed hair structure,” she explains.Holmes' new look is also a cool new take on which stars like Mindy Kaling and.