Beyoncé Debuts B'Day-Inspired Amber Blonde for 45th Birthday in London
Beyoncé celebrated her 45th birthday in London, unveiling a fresh hair color crafted by her longtime colorist, Rita Hazan. This reveal coincided with the 20th anniversary of her second solo album, B'Day. The festivities took place last week while her husband, Jay-Z, was performing in the city. September 4 marks both her birthday and the release date of B'Day in 2006. Hazan shared with Vogue that the new look was designed specifically for this occasion, noting that Beyoncé's hair during the original B'Day era was darker with minimal highlights. The updated style features a deeper base with amber-toned highlights, blending richness at the roots with warmth throughout. Their collaborative process is intuitive, allowing them to connect and share laughs while the color sets.
Key facts
- Beyoncé turned 45 on September 4
- She celebrated her birthday in London while Jay-Z was performing
- September 4, 2006 was the release date of her second solo album, B'Day, making the 2026 birthday its 20th anniversary
- Longtime colorist Rita Hazan created the new color for the birthday and album milestone
- Hazan said Beyoncé's B'Day-era color was darker with very few highlights and little dimension
- The 2026 look uses a darker base than recent applications plus amber-toned highlights
- Hazan lightened the base with a single process before adding strategic highlights
- Hazan cited the Renaissance tour sun-washed blonde, Beyoncé's honeyed sun-kissed blonde, and her Met Gala ultra-light shade among favorite past colors
Entities
Artists
- Beyoncé
- Jay-Z
- Rita Hazan
Institutions
- Vogue
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom