Dakota Johnson Goes Dirty Blonde with Precision Color Technique

Dakota Johnson has traded her signature dark brunette hair for a 'dirty blonde' shade, as revealed by celebrity colorist Tracey Cunningham. The transformation uses a technique combining precision foiling and tailored color work, created by fellow colorist Kari Hill for Sarah Pigeon's Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy blonde in the series Love Story. Cunningham, Schwarzkopf creative director of color, employed the brand's Blondme Premium Lightener to selectively lift strands from Johnson's natural brunette base, focusing on controlled placement rather than overall lightening. She then toned with Igora Vibrance medium-blonde shade for dimension. The result is described as a soft, low-contrast blonde with cool creamy tones and subtle brunette undertones at the root, offering a natural, expensive look that is not overly bright or high-maintenance. Cunningham notes that Johnson's hair is part of her identity, and this evolution feels like the next version of her rather than a departure. The article appears in Vogue, inviting readers to send beauty and wellness inquiries to the senior beauty & wellness editor.