The Scandi hair trend is taking over our feeds and we’re obsessed. What is a Scandinavian hairline? It’s an easy way to fake lighter strands and we’re breaking it all down for you ahead. Read on for everything to know about this sun-kissed style.

Scandi style has been having its moment in fashion for awhile now, so it was only a matter of time until the hair world caught up. The latest hair trend to come across our socials lives up to the functional beauty standards we’ve come to expect with Scandi style. It’s called the Scandinavian hairline and we’re kind of obsessed. The Scandi hairline is a naturally face-brightening trend that looks pretty on just about everyone. What is a Scandinavian hairline, you ask? It's a color technique that involves painting bleach directly along the hairline, for a bright, halo-like effect. And it’s an easy way to make the hair appear lighter without spending major time in the salon.

But why is it called a Scandinavian hairline? It’s likely because people living in the Nordic region naturally have bright blonde roots. The Scandi hairline line trend mimics that natural brightness around the face. Or like you’ve just spent the summer in the Scandinavian sun. And the best part about this trend is that it works just as well with highlights and gray coverage, as it does with all-over color.

It's best to leave the viral Scandinavian hairline trend to a professional. The bleach needs to be applied very close to the scalp for this, which can be irritating if done incorrectly.Plus the baby hairs framing your face at the hairline are extremely fine and susceptible to breaking off. Professional colorists will help you create a natural brightness by taking it 2-3 shades lighter while making sure not to over-process the hair. To help counteract damage and protect hair, a colorist will mix a bond-repair product with their lightning formulas. Then the hair is sectioned off and the bleach mixture is applied directly to the hairline. And the best part about this trend is that you can pull it off no matter what your hair color. The Scandi hairline works on brunettes and darker hair, or as a base to blend regrowth or cover grays.

Once you get a Scandi hairline, a specific hair care routine is a must to keep your hairline bright. Since the hair is lightened at the root, regrowth will be very noticeable. So like with any hair color treatment, but especially a Scandinavian hairline, regular touch-ups are necessary. Schedule them in advance with your colorist on their time recommendation. Avoid heat styling and be gentle with strands, as your baby fine bleached hair will be more fragile than usual. Wash your hair less often, but use conditioner anytime you do. In addition to these tips, some hair products can help you maintain your Scandinavian hairline in-between touch-ups. More on those below.

When it comes to the products that will keep your Scandi hairline looking and lasting bright, we asked our colorists for their recommendations. From shampoos and serums to masks and more, these are their blonde hair product must-haves

Silkening Shampoo

Gently cleanse, clarify and and enhance your Scandinavian hairline with our Silkening Shampoo from the Heart of Glass line. It immediately illuminates hair with no risk of color change, and balances unwanted reflections. Wash your blonde no more than three to four times a week.

Rich Conditioner

Follow every shampoo with a blonde-enhancing conditioner like our Heart of Glass Rich Conditioner. Its anti-breakage formula provides intense nourishment and fortifying action, while balancing unwanted undertones and illuminating blonde shades.

Sheer Glaze Heat Protectant

Protect your Scandi hairline from the damaging effects of heat styling with A Sheer Glaze hair serum. The brightening, thermal leave-in treatment for blonde hair uses a patented fortifying botanical shield to provide hydration, shine, and heat protection. Prep your blonde anytime you plan to use hot tools.

Intense Treatment Mask

Deep condition your bright blonde hairline with the Heart of GlassIntense Treatment hair mask. Repair bleached strands with Biacidic bond complex and Baobab extract to strengthen and prevent breakage, for nourished blonde hair that’s immediately brighter. 

We’ve been loving Scandi style for awhile now. And we’re so glad this simple, functional style has translated to pretty hair trends. The Scandi hairline has taken over Beauty-Tok for good reason. It’s a naturally face-brightening color trend that looks pretty on just about everyone. It’s an easy way to get lighter looking strands without spending hours in the salon, and it works with all colors from highlights to all over color and gray coverage.

If you’re ready to try the Scandinavian hairline trend, consult with a Davines Professional Colorist in your area to help you get the look. They will help you determine the best shade and how often you should expect to need touch-ups. Keep your Scandi hairline looking and feeling healthy, bright and beautiful with our tips and a nourishing blonde hair care routine featuring high quality products made from natural ingredients like our Davines Heart of Glass line. The five-part regimen features a shampoo, conditioner, treatment mask and an illuminating thermal-protective fluid designed to highlight the beauty of blonde hair. Never compromising on our vision of sustainable beauty, all products in the Heart of Glass line are produced with energy entirely from renewable sources; are carbon neutral, and the bottles are made with post-consumer recycled plastic. Our hair care’s not just good for you, it’s good for the planet. If you’ve got experience with the Scandinavian hairline trend before and after, we’d love to hear them so tell us about it in the comments!

by Jaclyn LaBadia, featured contributor