After being gifted a £20k Tiffany tiara, the Olympian has gone all-in on a rich, royal-worthy shade
She may have brought home Olympic gold, but Keely Hodgkinson is proving she’s just as capable of winning on the beauty front. Fresh from being gifted a £20,000 Tiffany tiara, her literal crowning glory, the Team GB star has taken things up a notch by switching her trademark blonde for a rich new hue fans are calling ‘espresso martini brunette’.
Sharing her transformation on Instagram with the caption: “New York made me do it”, the athlete unveiled a glossy new look that instantly had followers flooding the comments section. And tiara or not, she’s proving that sometimes the real crown is the hair that shines beneath it.
“Serena to Blair,” wrote one fan, while another added, “Really suits you, good choice.” Others were left guessing how she achieved the sleek new shade, with one follower admitting, “Can’t work out if this is real or sprayed but looove.”
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We’re right there with them. The deep, multidimensional tone- a smooth, chocolatey brunette with subtle warmth- looks expensive from every angle. The name ‘espresso martini brunette’ has been cropping up everywhere in salons and on TikTok this season, and it’s easy to see why. It’s glossy, sophisticated and flattering on practically everyone, offering the depth of winter hair colour without the harshness of jet black or the flatness of mid-brown.
According to colourists, the secret lies in layering tones of mocha, caramel and rich espresso to create that light-catching finish, just like the foam-topped cocktail it’s named after. For blondes like Keely making the leap, the trick is in keeping a hint of warmth so the shade feels rich and dimensional rather than cool or ashy.
If you’re inspired to go brunette but not quite ready to commit in-salon, there are plenty of ways to recreate the ‘espresso martini’ effect at home.
Copy Keely’s look at home
Start with a semi-permanent gloss like Josh Wood Colour Gloss in Chestnut Brunette, £20, which enhances shine and depth without long-term commitment. For those after a deeper tone, Clairol Natural Instincts 5 Medium Brown, £7.99, delivers that freshly-brewed warmth with minimal damage.
Once you’ve nailed your new shade, maintenance is key. A colour-safe shampoo like L’Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Colour, £17.50, helps protect pigment, while a glossing treatment like John Frieda Midnight Brunette Colour Deepening Mask, £7.25, keeps strands rich and luminous between touch-ups. And if you want to maintain your hair health even when colouring, invest in Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil, £28. This will give you a reflective, mirror-like finish through the ends.
Source: Mirror
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