If there was a ranking of popular hair color options, brown hair with blonde highlights would absolutely be at the top the chart. Often an iteration of bronde, the color combo easily transcends every age, texture, and trend. “Bronde is essentially a perfect balance of blonde and brunette, creating a great mixture of colors,” explains master colorist Tiffanie Richards.

The blend of colors can add depth to straight hair, dimension to curls, and shine a spotlight on your favorite facial features. We reached out to Richards and celeb colorist George Papanikolas for more insight on the the most popular hair choice of all time.