Sydney Sweeney's New "Suede Blonde" Hair Is the Coolest Color to Try This Spring

Truth be told, the glam at Paris Fashion Week has been... a little boring. Lovely, but boring. While I anticipated more chops in the vein of Gabby Union's asymmetrical '90s bob or color transformations like Chappell Roan's afternoon of deep brown waves, I've been met with a whole lot of signature looks from the celebs in attendance.

But there's a lesson here! Sometimes, boring is good—it means that whatever you have going on is already working. And Sydney Sweeney's new-yet-still-typical hair color, which she showed off at the Miu Miu show on March 11 in the cutest half-up-in-a-ballerina-bun, half-down style, is definitely working.

Sydney Sweeney's Suede Blonde Hair

First premiered at the 2025 Oscars After Party, the radiant color was done by Schwarzkopf Professional’s U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador, Jacob Schwartz, whose vision was to blend the soft, buttery blonde the 27-year-old is known for with subtle, neutral undertones for a suede-like finish.

"Jacob describes Sydney’s custom hue as reminiscent of a suede jacket or bag, with that natural interplay of textures and tones," explained the brand. "Just like suede fibers shift with movement, Sydney’s color was expertly crafted by enhancing her natural texture and existing color to create seamless depth and softness."

Though our schedules aren't as packed as, say, the Oscars one weekend and Paris Fashion Week the next, this is a color that can take you anywhere. Striking a balance between warmth and brightness, it gives off a sun-kissed look even when indoors.

"This dimensional shade allows for more flexibility between salon visits—ideal for those who want a low-maintenance yet ultra-chic hair color," adds the brand.

How to Get the Look

When you head to your own color appointment, the best thing you can do is bring a photo of what you're going for. Your colorist knows your hair and likely has their own vision for how to get you where you want to be.

But, for those that do best with specific instructions, we do have some info on Schwartz's highlight and lowlight placement. For the highlights, he used Schwarzkopf Professional Vario Blond SuperPlus, allowing for up to eight shades of lift while making sure to maintain hair health through the process. The lowlights were the work of Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance—he mixed several shades of the demi-permanent color for that rooty depth.

Here's an actual breakdown for your own colorist to customize: Highlights: Igora Vario Blond SuperPlus (20 volume). Lowlights: Igora Vibrance. Top: 6-0 + 7-0 (6 volume). Bottom: 8-0 + 9-55 (6 volume). In between the foils: 7-1 + 8-0 (6 volume & processed for 20 minutes). Root: Igora Vibrance: 9-0 + 9-1.

Got all that? It's okay if you don't: your colorist will understand. Your only job is to pull out your spring leather and perfect that braided bun.