Yvonne Lim just proved this Pantone-inspired hair colour makes you look younger (and work-ready)

Veteran actress Yvonne Lim, who clinched the All-Time Favourite Artiste award at this year’s Star Awards, marked her 49th birthday in style. She turned heads in a statement-making scarlet toga dress, paired with airy, mocha-mousse tresses.

“Birthdays to me... just being surrounded by family and wonderful friends, sharing a delicious meal together is more than enough. 😋😍 Big love to hubby @alextien & gal pal @catng1313 for the arrangement... My heart is full, and I’m so thankful for these friendships that have walked through different seasons with me,” she wrote in her photo dump caption, expressing gratitude to her husband Alex Tien and close friend Catherine Ng (wife of comedian Mark Lee) for planning the celebration.

Her rich, earthy brunette hue, inspired by Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2025, is an effortlessly chic and office-friendly shade. It softens the features, adds a youthful glow, and flatters most skin tones. Cool-toned complexions can lean into ashy variations, while warmer undertones pair beautifully with honeyed hues. Bonus: the shade is relatively low-maintenance, as regrowth is less noticeable. To keep locks as glossy and bouncy as Yvonne’s, work a colour-safe hair mask or nourishing leave-in conditioner into your weekly routine.