Blake Lively is no stranger to being a millennial beauty muse, drawing eyes from fans across generations. The 36-year-old actress consistently graces her Instagram feed with beauty inspo, from her chic red carpet appearances to close-ups of her intricate manicures (her latest Chanel nail art is a must-see). And let’s not forget the adorable snaps with her husband of over a decade, Ryan Reynolds. Recently, the It Ends With Us star blended two of our favorite things in a new Instagram post: beauty inspiration and a touch of PDA, showcasing one of the summer’s hottest hair trends: balayage.
In the pic, Lively kisses Reynolds while he’s dressed in full Deadpool makeup and costume. But arguably even more eye-catching are her effortlessly beachy waves, perfectly tousled in that “I-woke-up-like-this” way. Adding to the natural vibe, her balayage is pure perfection; her darker roots seamlessly transition into lighter, sun-kissed blonde ends. The gradient effect of the balayage adds depth and dimension, enhancing the naturally beachy look. If you’re new to the balayage hair color trend, this is its signature hallmark. As celebrity colorist Rita Hazan explained to us in an article on Hair Color 101, balayage “got its name from sweeping strokes, or lightly freehand painting highlights, and though it’s best on lighter hair, it can be done on any color,” she told us for an article on Hair Color 101.
Blake Lively’s Summer Balayage Hair Color
She even gave her hair color a shoutout in her lengthy and witty Instagram caption, highlighting her balayage hair color as a product of summer while celebrating her husband’s upcoming movie release. She wrote:
“My y2k girlies, I should be competitive bc @itendswithusmovie is coming out in 3 weeks BUT when your middle school obsessions, your feelings post baby, or about Nice men who use feminism as a tool, your love of the Wizard of Oz, Succession, Sandy & Danny, driving with Avril blasting, the way the choreography of a certain boy*band song got me, of Baz Luhrmann fireworks to punctuate a moment, even down to the fact that our hair color is determined by seasons and the French method by which it’s painted are all so seen… MY WORD… it’s hard not to encourage my ladies to spot all the ways we’ve influenced @deadpoolmovie I’ve never been more proud. And I’ve given birth 4 times.”
