Bambi Bronde: The AW26 Hair Colour On Our Wishlist
Alix Earle has officially entered her Bambi Bronde era and we're obsessed.
Swapping her signature bright blonde for a warmer, richer brunette-blonde transformation, Alix's new Bambi Bronde hair blends soft brunette, caramel and golden blonde tones for the ultimate glossy autumn colour.
With warmer, dimensional hair colours taking centre stage for AW26, Bambi Bronde is the perfect way to transition your summer blonde into something deeper for the new season, without going full brunette.
So, what exactly is Bambi Bronde, and more importantly, how can you recreate the look at home?
Let's get into it.
What Is Bambi Bronde Hair?
Sitting perfectly between blonde and brunette, Bambi Bronde is the warm, glossy hair colour defining AW26.
Blending soft brunette depth with golden blonde, caramel and toffee tones, Bambi Bronde is all about dimension. Rather than a flat, all-over colour, contrasting warm tones work together to create a rich, multi-tonal finish with plenty of shine.
Softer than brunette, richer than blonde and made for autumn, consider Bambi Bronde your new-season colour inspiration.
Why Is Alix Earle's Bambi Bronde Trending?
Alix Earle's Bambi Bronde transformation is a major switch-up. The star debuted the fresh look to her millions of Instagram followers, swapping her brighter blonde for a warmer, richer shade just in time for autumn.
Her new colour introduces deeper brunette tones while keeping warmth and lighter dimension through the lengths, creating that effortless in-between shade that defines bronde hair.
It's also the perfect example of why bronde works so well as an autumn hair colour. Rather than making the jump from blonde to brunette, warmer caramel and brunette tones add depth while maintaining some of the brightness of blonde.
Inspired by Alix’s Bambi Bronde? 👉🏻 Shop our Bronde DROP IT Kit to recreate the look at home.
And Alix isn't the only one inspiring our bronde mood board...
Enter: Hailey Bieber, Our Bronde Blueprint...
Hailey Bieber has been a long-standing member of the bronde club, inspiring us season after season with her signature blend of brunette and blonde.
From deeper brunette roots to soft caramel and golden tones through the lengths, Hailey has proven just how versatile bronde hair can be. She's worn it richer and darker for autumn, lighter and more golden for summer, but that effortless in-between colour remains a constant source of hair inspiration.
Inspired by Hailey’s signature bronde? 👉🏻 Shop our Caramel DROP IT Blend Box to recreate the look at home.
How To Get Bambi Bronde Hair At Home
Ready to enter your Bambi Bronde era? Whether you're going for Alix Earle's rich brunette-blonde transformation or a softer caramel bronde, discover SHRINE's semi-permanent hair colour, toners and colour-depositing masks to create and maintain the look at home.
🦌 GO BRONDE
Recreate the trending Bambi Bronde hair colour with Bronde DROP IT or refresh your shade with Bronde GLOSS IT.
🦌 ADD CARAMEL TONES
Add warm, golden and toffee tones to your bronde with Caramel Toner, Caramel DROP IT Blend Box or Caramel GLOSS IT.
🦌 KEEP IT LIGHT
Prefer a lighter take on Bambi Bronde? Add soft, creamy blonde dimension with our Champagne DROP IT Blend Box
Don't Just Colour It. Keep Your Bambi Bronde Glossy ✨
The secret to the Bambi Bronde aesthetic isn't just the colour. It's the shine.
Once you've achieved your perfect shade, add colour-friendly styling products into your routine to keep your bronde looking glossy, smooth and fresh.
✨Bronde GLOSS IT - Refresh bronde tones and boost glossy shine.
✨Glossy Drops – Add instant gloss and shine through your lengths and ends.
✨Finishing Gloss Serum – The final step for a sleek, polished, high-shine finish.
✨Everything Spray 11-in-1 – Prep, protect and smooth your hair before styling while helping care for your colour.