Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sophie Turner showcase spring's flattering "glazed pecan brunette" trend

Cool ash tones are officially out for spring, and in their place, a far warmer set of hair colours is coming to the forefront. Cue "glazed pecan brunette", an intensely flattering shade of brown that invites warm umber and copper hues to shine through without looking overly faux.

Actors Sophie Turner and Daisy Edgar-Jones have already co-opted the trend, both debuting glossy brown shades in the last week. While Daisy's take, which she showcased at last night's Burberry AW26 show in London, offers a subtle, bronzed update to her signature chocolate shade, Turner's brunette debut is a far cry from her natural blonde roots. What the opposing references prove? This deep gilded tone looks good on absolutely everyone.

"A glazed pecan brunette is exactly what it sounds like: a rich, warm brunette elevated with an ultra-high gloss finish that gives the hair that glazed effect," explains hairdresser Brooke Evans, Quif Ambassador and owner of the Grid Collective. "The result is a multi-dimensional, expensive-looking colour that feels soft, radiant and incredibly polished. It's not flat or matte, it reflects light, creating that luminous sheen that makes the tone look alive."

She explains that the pecan element of the colour is what brings warmth and richness, giving the brunette depth and a subtle golden warmth without tipping into copper.

"As we move into spring and head towards the summer months, clients naturally gravitate towards warmer, softer tones," she says. "After seasons of cooler brunettes and deeper winter shades, there’s a clear shift toward warmth and shine."

Danilo Giangreco, session stylist and owner of Danilo Giangreco London, adds that the shade's growing popularity comes from a wider shift toward expensive-looking, low-maintenance colour.

"People want dimension and gloss that grows out beautifully, rather than high-contrast highlights," he says. "This shade delivers warmth and luxury while still feeling natural and wearable. In the salon, ask for a soft brunette base with warm pecan or caramel tonal layering, paired with a gloss or glaze to enhance shine and seal the colour. The key is delicate dimension, not chunky highlights to create reflection and fluidity."

It's important to note that while there is warmth in the base of this shade, it’s important to understand it isn't copper or orange, says Evans.

"The warmth is secondary to the brunette, blended into the brown rather than sitting on top of it," she says. "The result should feel like rich chocolate with toasted warmth, not bright or brassy."

Fortunately, this fresh shade transcends a specific cut. Whether you typically lean into a more textured, choppy finish like Daisy's, a smooth, glossy finish like Sophie Turner's, or an airy set of curls, you're guaranteed to find the same flattering warmth regardless of your hair's natural texture or your skin tone. What could be more complementary for spring?

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This article originally appeared in harpersbazaar.com

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