At one of her most recent events in Salamanca, many fell in love with Queen Letizia’s red leather jacket. I noticed something else.
Her hair looked different, softer, as if the chocolate brown that had been with her for years had given way to a hazel brown that gave her a more luminous air. There was no need for her to say anything; the change was immediately apparent.
Did Queen Letizia change her hair color?
Here comes the question many are asking: “Is it a new hair color?” The answer isn’t so clear. That hazel tone can result from a tint that refreshes the color and adds shine, or simply from the natural fading of dark dyes, which over time reveal warmer highlights.
Both theories fit Letizia’s hair, as the slight lightening seen at the ends can occur without a radical transformation.
Hazel brown hair offers a quality many women seek: it brightens without being overdone. Its blend of warm highlights softens facial lines and reduces contrast with gray hair, a benefit for any hair that has been subjected to years of deep coloring.
It’s very clear in Letizia. That lighter touch creates volume, movement, and a natural finish that rejuvenates without trying to.
If this marks the beginning of a transition to warmer tones, I wouldn’t be surprised. Women over 50 are opting for shades that soften without losing the color’s identity.
Letizia, a master of subtle changes, once again exemplifies the trend towards naturalness, moving away from overly saturated tones.