Spring 2025 brings new trends, and while we are usually accustomed to lightening our hair with the arrival of the beautiful season, this year one color stands out for its surprising depth: ganache brunette . This shade, created by Schwarzkopf Professional’s creative director, Tracey Cunningham, is a fusion of deep, warm browns that evoke the luxury of a refined, glossy chocolate ganache.
The essentials in a few points
- 🌟 The color ganache brunette is the trend for spring 2025, embodying luxury and brilliance.
- 🍫 A stunning mix of deep chocolate tones with subtle caramel undertones for a multidimensional look.
- 💡 Thanks to the reflective highlights that catch the light, hair gains brightness and natural movement.
- 💎 Opt for a gradual transition for a lived-in yet elegant look; never too heavy or dark.
- 🛁 Maintain shine with regular salon visits and by using Schwarzkopf Professional products.
Luxury and multidimensionality
According to Cunningham, the ganache brunette shade is rich and indulgent, a perfect blend of abundant colors that offers a glossy and sophisticated finish. It’s like a delicious, smooth ganache: bright and luxurious. With its multidimensional tones, ganache brunette is ideal for achieving a rich and vibrant brunette look without appearing flat or monotone. The key is to balance the depth with subtle caramel tones, making this color universally flattering, says Cunningham.
Light and movement
Don’t be tempted by the usual blonde shades: ganache brunette is more than ready for spring, even though at first glance it may seem like a deep tone. It’s one of my favorite colors for spring because it offers a perfect balance of warmth and depth without being too heavy or dark, explains Tracey. The key to the success of this color? Highlights that reflect light, strategically placed by your trusted colorist.
A versatile look
The chocolaty richness of ganache adds incredible brightness and movement, while the warmer highlights beautifully capture the light, giving you that lovely healthy radiance, clarifies Cunningham. The versatile aspect of this color makes it suitable for different styles: whether you want a subtle balayage or prefer an all-over application, this shade shines in the spring sun, providing a natural and fresh look without being too drastic or compromising hair health. Moreover, it’s a color that feels expensive, and all my clients love this feature.
The celebrity touch
Among the fans of this color, the name Margaret Qualley stands out, having showcased her ganache brunette shade on the red carpet at the 2025 Oscars. Cunningham advises asking your colorist for a deep brunette shade with subtle caramel and red undertones. Make sure to choose a colorist who uses Schwarzkopf Professional products, recommends Cunningham.I always choose Schwarzkopf Professional’s Igora Vibrance or Igora Royal for these darker shades. You can also specify that you want that ‘ganache’ depth—meaning rich, glossy, and multidimensional. I love Schwarzkopf Professional’s Igora Vibrance in 0-00 as a light toner for a glossy finish.
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Care and maintenance
Finally, for those opting for a balayage or highlights, it’s important to ask for a gradual transition for a lived-in and elegant look. It’s about creating depth and shine without appearing brassy or too warm, says Cunningham. She recommends regular salon visits to maintain shine and warmth. Ask your colorist to use IGORA Vibrance in 0-00, but if you’re in a hurry, Cunningham suggests Chroma ID masks that will give you the right dose of vibrancy in just 20 minutes. For at-home maintenance, make sure to keep your hair hydrated with a leave-in conditioner or oil and don’t neglect a good heat protectant while styling to prevent color dullness, she adds.
