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    Denise Richards Debuted a Stunning Bronde Hair Color Just In Time for Fall

    The perfect muted blonde shade.

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    Published 4 August 2025 In News

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    Summer isn't over just yet, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start thinking about your new fall hair color—and if you're in need of some inspiration, you can always just take some cues from Denise Richards, who just debuted a "bronde" hair color on Instagram.

    For the uninitiated, bronde is just a combination of brunette and blonde, and per Richards' hairstylist, Chris McMillan who shared details of her updated hair color via Instagram, he added all-over blonde highlights to her naturally dark hair color.

    "LOVE ME SOME @deniserichards," McMillan captioned a photo showing off the actor's hair. "Finally, all grown out and healthy long BRONDE hair for the color and consistent trims. Denise a year ago had bleached hair dyed over with brown."

    To complement the natural look he was going for, McMillan says he added "loose long layers" to her hair and used items from his own lineup of haircare products, which will be available to shop at Sephora soon.

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    Lighter blonde hues typically trend during the summer months, but bronde is a more muted shade that perfectly corresponds to the cooler, more mellow energy of fall. No two bronde hair colors look exactly the same, as many can get the look by simply growing out dark roots, getting partial highlights, or going the ombré route.

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    Most hairstylists wouldn't recommended trying to dye your hair or give yourself highlights at home, but if you've already gone bronde for the fall, professionally or otherwise, read ahead for some color-safe hair products to keep in your inventory.

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    Even highlights need to be toned with a purple shampoo. This one from Olaplex is great for all textures, and it'll keep your highlighted sections from appearing brassy or discolored.

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    A good conditioner is also a must, and this one features hyaluronic acid to keep the hair moisturized and less prone to breakage from chemicals.

    Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask

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    Throw a treatment mask on your hair every once in a while, especially if it's color-treated. This one works quickly to reverse damage via its patented repair technology, and the best part is there's no downtime since it's a leave-in treatment. Just apply generously and you're done.

    Elvive Hyaluron Plump Moisture Plump Serum

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    This affordable serums adds moisture back to dehydrated hair without weighing down your locks.

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    For maximum protection against color fading, add a few drops of this purple tinted serum to any leave-in styling product you want, then use accordingly.

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    Danielle Jackson is the former senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.

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