Lindsay Lohan Debuted Churro Hair That’s Perfect for Transitioning From Summer to Fall

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If you’re looking for summer hair trends that hold up well into the fall season, Lindsay Lohan—and her glam squad—have you covered.

The Irish Wish star debuted a fresh new do that’s perfect for the transitional period, both in terms of style and color. Dubbed “churro waves” by Lohan’s hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, who shared photos of the look he created with Nexxus products, Lohan’s new color appears to be little bit darker than the strawberry blonde she wore on her birthday a few weeks ago.

At the same time, however, Lohan’s freshly debuted hue is still much lighter than the cowboy copper she’s been known for since the early aughts, which explains the churro nickname: Churros are customarily rolled in cinnamon and sugar.

The churro name is referencing the fact that her spicy new shade is reminiscent of cinnamon. In hair speak, cinnamon sits somewhere between a golden red, strawberry auburn, and soft ginger red with a hint of blonde or brunette, depending on your preference. In Lohan’s case, she’s definitely leaning blonde.

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Now, as a Mexican Southern California native (churros are a staple Mexican dessert), I cannot help but notice that Lindsay Lohan was at Disneyland exactly one week ago. What does that have to do with anything? Disneyland quite famously has some of the best churros known to mankind; I eat one every time I’m there.

My current conspiracy theory is that Lohan ate, or at least smelled, the Disneyland churros while in attendance, inspiring her to change her hair accordingly.

Whether or not Disneyland churros had anything to do with Lohan’s new shade is beside the point, though: It looks amazing regardless.

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Before you run out and grab the closest cinnamon hair dye, keep in mind that while stylists say gold and copper are universally flattering. you’ll want to be more mindful of tones when playing with truer shades of red: Some shades work better on certain skin and undertones. Unsure where to start? You could always get into color analysis.

Otherwise, colorists have some good beginner advice. “If you like violet lipsticks, blue eyeliners, and blackest-black mascara, you’ll likely look great in blue- and violet-based reds,” says Shvonne Perkins, master colorist and lead educator at Madison Reed. “If you tend to gravitate toward rosier looks with golden tones, brown to neutral shades, and orange hues in red lips, then a more copper-toned red will likely work better for you.”

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The same goes for blonder takes on the look. “Generally, people with warm undertones look best with warm blonde shades like honey and golden blonde,” Abby Haliti, French balayage and color expert and owner of NYC’s Abby Haliti Color Studio, previously told Glamour. Warm undertones usually have yellow, peachy, or golden tones in their skin. “Those with cool undertones, like pink or blue, tend to suit cooler blonde shades like platinum or ash blonde,” she says. Other things to consider, Haliti adds, are your eye color and natural hair color.

“For personalized advice, it’s best to consult a professional hairstylist who can assess your skin tone and help you choose the most flattering blonde shade,” she says.

Fortunately, you now have some incredible hair inspiration photos to bring to your colorist. Thank you, Lindsay Lohan! Until then, we’ll be counting down the days until the Freaky Friday sequel.

Danielle Sinay is the associate beauty editor at Glamour. Follow her on Instagram @daniellesinay.


Originally Appeared on Glamour