If you’re tired of your blonde locks but going too dark isn’t an option, bronde is your perfect in-between. It combines blonde and brown tones, introducing a wide range of dimensions and laying the foundation for your future hair color transformations.

For professional hairstylist and colorist Alyssa Mikayla, bronde is a go-to hair color that’s quickly becoming her blonde clients’ new obsession. One gorgeous blonde @meech is joining the fan club, ready to trade in her light locks for more natural-looking tresses. This bronde transformation is so life-changing, it’s making the model look like a Miley Cyrus lookalike! And those subtle layers? Absolutely stunning!

Bronde came into this client’s life like a wrecking ball. Even though she knew what she wanted the minute she stepped through the doors of the salon, she was still super nervous. “I’ve only ever been blonde,” she admitted. So a good consultation with a hair pro like Alyssa Mikayla was definitely in order.

The hairstylist recommends taking it slow—not too dark to avoid a dramatic transition in the root line. Instead of going for one solid color, she opts to go just a few shades darker. This gives her client a chance to get used to a new hair color before moving on to a darker palette at her next appointment. Alyssa bleaches the roots, but keeps it blonde in the front for color blocking.