Best Buys is reader supported. When you shop our picks, we may receive a commission.

With the much-anticipated release of the "Blonde" film coming up, fans are racing to achieve the perfect Marilyn blonde. Here’s how to do it from home.

Are you an avid Marilyn fan, desperate to achieve her iconic shade of blonde? Or perhaps you’re just looking to give your locks a little zhush as we head into cooler weather?

Either way, the upcoming release of the Marilyn biopic has shone a light on her bold blonde locks, with dyes rushing off supermarket shelves across the world.

While we all know going blonde from home can be risky, it’s doable — so long as you have the right products to hand. And that’s where we come in: We’ve sourced the best of the blondes, available to you right now.

Read more: Dyson Airwrap Long: A complete review

Marilyn blonde is one of the most iconic hair colours in the world. It’s a striking mix of ash and platinum blonde with cool tones running throughout the shade.

If you’re thinking about taking the plunge and embracing the hue or you just want to refresh your already blonde locks, check out these blonde hair dyes that you can use to achieve Marilyn blonde on your own at home.

Woo, let’s do it!

But before we get started it’s important to note that going Marilyn blonde won’t be the exact same process for everyone. For those who already have light hair, achieving this look will be a little easier; you’ll likely be able to just use a hair dye kit without any additional lightening products.

However, for the brunette beauties out there, going blonde is a little more of a process as it generally means bleaching your hair first. This can be a little drying and damaging, so try to keep your hair as healthy as possible both before and after bleaching by using hair treatments and masks regularly.

Remember — no matter your hair colour or previous dye experiences, it’s important to patch test before you use any hair dye for the first time. This is a safe way to test if you might be allergic to any ingredients in the dye.

One of the most popular hair dyes on the market, Garnier Olia offers brilliant formulas and vibrant colours.

We think this shade is a great match for Marilyn blonde thanks to its balance of platinum and ashy hues. It will work brilliantly on those who already have a natural blonde shade since it lightens your hair’s overall tone.

The dye itself contains some impressive ingredients that make it less damaging to use compared to other blonde hair dyes on the market. Natural flower oils and an ammonia-free formula will ensure your hair doesn’t feel stripped or dry after the dyeing process.

Another excellent match for Marilyn blonde, this Clairol dye delivers a bright, platinum finish that’s full of light and vibrancy. Its formula lightens brass tones, contains strengthening ingredients and is less damaging than traditional bleach kits on the market.

In the box, you also get a conditioner that’s the perfect finishing touch to creating glossy, shiny, bright strands.

The thick foam consistency and long-lasting colour of this dye make it a good option for those with slightly darker locks. It’s easy to work the formula into the hair and coat every strand for even coverage. The colour itself is bright and vibrant — perfect for those looking for a blonde hue that’s warm with icy undertones.

According to its box, this at-home hair dye is capable of lightening hair by about eight to nine shades. It’s bursting with kind-to-hair ingredients like avocado oil and seaweed extract that keep hair feeling healthy and conditioned after the dye is washed out.

You also get one sachet of conditioning shampoo in the kit which acts as a pleasant follow-up treatment to the dyeing process.

Add a few drops of this effective toner to your regular conditioner to give your present hair colour a lighter dimension. Results are semi-permanent and will last up to five hair washes, making this toner an excellent investment for those considering embracing a more platinum look. We like that this toner can be used on a range of blonde shades.

Brunettes can’t go wrong opting for a bleach or lightener from Schwarzkopf. As a trusted and reputable brand, this product offers up to nine levels of colour lift, transforming your hair from dark to light in just one sitting. However, to achieve a proper Marilyn (or truly light) blonde, you’ll likely need to follow up with another box of hair dye (like the ones listed above).

Perfect for those with ashier, more platinum shades of blonde, this purple shampoo is brilliant for keeping your colour intact. It neutralises brassy tones while illuminating the already lighter notes in your locks. The shampoo also offers hydration, a deep clean and silky salon-worthy hair. We recommend all (new or veteran) Marilyn blondes maintain their showstopping colour with this purple shampoo.

Bursting with ingredients like goji berry extract and olive oil, this hair treatment is perfect for coloured hair that needs a little TLC. In just five minutes, this mask will strengthen, refresh and hydrate brittle, damaged strands. It also has a gorgeous scent thanks to ingredients like pineapple, coconut and vanilla.

You can achieve beautiful blonde hair with any of the dyes we’ve mentioned above.

If we had to choose a favourite, the Garnier Olia Maximum Bleach Blonde dye would take the crown. We like its gentle ingredients, reliable formula and vibrant shade that’s so Monroe-esque.

Our runner-ups include the John Frieda Precision Foam Colour 10N Blonde dye, for its easy application, and the semi-permanent Shrine Drop It Champagne Blonde Toner, which is the perfect purchase for those looking to experiment with their shade.

Our top dye for dark hair would be the Jerome Russell Bblonde Maximum Blonding Kit. The gentle formula packs a serious punch and can lighten hair up to eight to nine shades.

For darker brunettes who need a little lightening assistance before attempting a gorgeous Marilyn colour, we suggest products with a little bleach in them,like this Schwarzkopf Intense Lightener Permanent Bleach. It’s capable of transforming dark locks without leaving them feeling too stripped or brittle.

The biopic is a fictionalised depiction of Marilyn Monroe’s life, based on Joyce Carol Oates’ novel of the same name, and will be available to watch on Netflix from September 23.

Directed by Andrew Dominik, the film’s haunting trailer has got movie buffs across the world on the edge of their seats, however it’s actress Ana De Armas’ blonde transformation that has been the talk of the beauty and TikTok community.

Go for gold and experience a true Marilyn moment with your very own showstopping blonde.

Prices updated on 01/09/2022. We are not responsible for any changes on the prices mentioned above.

Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd

Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group