There's a hair trend quietly taking over the salons of Potts Point. We're calling it the "Sharon Stone shift". It's that effortless transition from summer brightness to a more intentional, and undeniably chic shape & colour.
What Are Sharon Stone Tones?
Sharon Stone tones represent the perfect winter hair evolution. Think platinum that's grown into itself, silver that catches light like expensive jewellery, and ash tones that feel luxurious without trying too hard.
"There's something about winter hair that's more confident," explains Danni Deane, founder of the acclaimed Potts Point salon. "Less maintenance, more impact. Sharon Stone knew this in the 90s – we're just catching up."
The Psychology of Winter Hair
While friends flood Instagram with European holiday snaps, those remaining in Sydney are embracing a different kind of sophistication creating depth, dimension, and a sense of expensive elegance. We're talking:
- Not the bright platinum of summer, but a cooler, more refined version that suggests confidence rather than demands attention.
- Strategic silver placement that mimics expensive jewellery, adding luxury without overwhelming your natural features.
- Cool toned bases that eliminate brassiness and create that effortless, expensive look.
- Roots that blend seamlessly, creating low maintenance luxury that suits busy lifestyles.
How to Achieve the Sharon Stone Look
The key to successful Sharon Stone tones lies in understanding your skin tone, lifestyle, and maintenance preferences. At Danni Deane, stylists assess:
- Your natural hair colour and texture
- Skin undertones (cool vs warm)
- Lifestyle and maintenance capacity
- Previous colour treatments
- Hair health and condition
Sharon Stone tones typically involve a multi step process that begins with determining the ideal ash or platinum base for your skin tone and hair type. The technique then focuses on strategic highlighting, carefully placing cooler tones where they'll best complement your natural features and bone structure. A crucial step is the toner application, which creates that signature expensive looking finish that sets Sharon Stone tones apart from standard blonde treatments. Finally, root blending ensures a seamless grow out that maintains the sophisticated look between salon visits. The key lies in creating movement and texture without appearing over styled. The look can be achieved through loose waves that create soft, lived in texture suggesting natural sophistication. Alternatively, sleek straight styling works beautifully when it's polished but not perfect, maintaining natural movement that appears effortless. For more formal occasions, textured updos provide casual elegance that transitions seamlessly from day to night, embodying that understated luxury Sharon Stone made famous.
Maintenance Tips
Maintaining Sharon Stone tones requires consistent weekly care at home combined with regular professional treatments. Your weekly routine should include purple shampoo to preserve those cool tones and prevent any unwanted warmth from developing. Deep conditioning treatments are essential to keep hair healthy and lustrous, while heat protection should always be applied before any styling to prevent damage and colour fading.
Monthly salon visits become an important part of the maintenance routine, focusing on toner refresh appointments that keep the colour looking fresh and expensive. Root touch ups may be needed depending on your natural growth rate and desired look, while professional treatments help maintain the hair's health and the colour's vibrancy. This regular maintenance schedule ensures your Sharon Stone tones continue to look effortlessly sophisticated month after month.
Whether you're dealing with European FOMO or simply ready for a sophisticated winter refresh, Sharon Stone tones offer the perfect solution. Check out our selection of this months hand picked products to get the best out of your winter hair.
