Hello everyone!
I’m Marina Boukin — master stylist, colorist, art director, and proud owner of Caprice Salon.
For more than 30 years, I’ve dedicated my life to the Art of Hairstyling.
As a professional who constantly studies the world’s leading hair-dressing techniques, hair chemistry, and artistic trends, today I want to share my insight on what fashionable color really means.
The Foundation of Every Style Is Color
Autumn is truly the most colorful time of year. Its golden palette inspires colorists around the world. This season celebrates warm, delicious tones that push back the chill of oncoming winter.
Think honey, caramel, chocolate tones, café-latte, dark espresso, cinnamon gloss, and mushroom tones. Even blondes have gone gourmet — strawberry, peach, soft buttery blonds, and champagne.
It’s a whole cocktail of beauty!
By combining strands of multiple hues, we create shimmering, multidimensional effects — sometimes so close in tone that they appear as a single, rich shade. This sophisticated look is ideal for women in classic or professional fields who prefer refined colors yet want to stay modern and elegant.
Techniques such as baby balayage lights, air touch, color-through-color blending, 3-D coloring, and panel highlights achieve that radiant, natural effect.
Sun-Kissed Perfection – Ombré, Air Touch, Shatush & Balayage
The Root Shadowing – where color softly transitions from darker roots to lighter ends — continues to conquer the world. This is one of the demanding techniques today in a salon, because of its low-maintenance nature.
Inspired by California beaches and Hollywood stars, these looks mimic hair gently lightened by the sun.
Colorists achieve it using techniques such as ombré, air touch, shatush, balayage, and California highlighting, allowing for subtle natural melts or bold contrasting tones.
Between Light and Dark — the Magic of “Brond”
If you can’t decide whether you’re a blonde or a brunette, meet the color brond — a beautiful fusion of both.
It mixes light and dark strands so seamlessly that no one can tell which side you belong to.
Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, and Sarah Jessica Parker have made this look famous.
Brond is versatile, flattering, and adds depth, brightness, and volume to any hair type.
Bold and Fiery — Shades of Red
“Autumn – my red-haired friend.”
This season’s statement trend is red in every variation — from golden copper to bright scarlet.
These tones are for confident, passionate women who aren’t afraid to show their spark.
If you’re not ready for full fire, start with soft copper highlights or ginger reflections for a playful glow.
Modern Brunettes
Rich brunette tones remain a timeless favorite in today’s salon color palette.
This season’s brunettes feature depth, warmth, and sophisticated contrast — created through subtle root shading and carefully placed highlights that enhance natural texture.
Think dark chocolate infused with warm caramel ribbons or espresso blended with chestnut undertones. These tones add richness and dimension, giving your hair a luxe, light-reflective finish that feels both elegant and modern.
Whether you prefer a classic all-over brunette or multi-tonal balayage, these shades are designed to make your look effortlessly radiant — polished, sensual, and full of life.
Express Yourself with Color
For those who love vibrant self-expression, punk-rock inspired acid streaks — green, fuchsia, violet — are back! Channel your inner rebel like Katy Perry and reinvent yourself with an extreme color transformation that turns every head.
Today’s fashion offers unlimited possibilities. You can be a classic lady, a fiery diva, a playful blonde, or a fearless rainbow girl. The key is that your chosen shade should complement your eyes, skin tone, and personality.
And remember: whatever color you choose, it’s beautiful only when your hair is healthy, shiny, and silky. That’s where professionals make the difference.
At Caprice Salon, our expert colorists will help you select the perfect palette and create the color of your dreams.
Book your free consultation at (416) 661-6327 or visit capricesalon.com.
Stay radiant and live life to the fullest!
Yours truly,
Marina Boukin
Hair Color Expert, Educator
Master Wella Professional Colorist
Master Shwarzkopf Professional Colorist
