Maybe it’s because our hair is finally free of hats and static cling, but warmer weather always has us scrolling through Instagram and Pinterest for new hair color ideas. But this season, instead of the standard balayage, we’re seeing that more people are experimenting with entirely new shades.
If you’re a natural blonde who has always lusted after a deep copper color or a brunette who envies Lady Gaga’s platinum locks, now is the time to go for bold hair color choices. Chestnuts browns and dark blond tones will always be there, but a jewel-tone ombre or coral ends work best in the summer.
Here, the best trending hair colors for your summer switch-up.
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The list of hair color inspirations we're giving our stylists this summer
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Violet Moon
The shade is a combination of violet and lilac, the former adding to the white-ish hue. Shades on the lavender or light violet spectrum are ideal for summer because they get less brassy than bleached hair.
Image: @riawna
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Beige Blond
If you're a brunette switching over to blond, this is the perfect shade to retain some of your lowlights; it adds more texture and a natural finish.
Image: @emmanichols_hair
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Peach
What better color for summer than peach? This look features incredible light brown and red highlights which brings out the peach tone — and make for a low-maintenance dye job.
Image: @colormepretty253
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Pink Sand
This shade looks complicated, but it's basically a highlight job with sandy blond and pink hues. Go for this look if you want to really stand out.
Image: @anthonyvincenttt
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Popping Ombre
The cool base of this dye job makes the color pop. Brunettes can let their hair grow out naturally for a three-tone look come fall.
Image: @pulpriothair
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Pastel Melts
If you're a brunette opting for a pastel addition, it's always advisable to go for color melts. The process helps hide lowlights, is more even, and lets you go really light at the ends.
Image: @presleypoe
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Cool Rose Gold
We're obsessed with this toned-down version of rose gold hair, which somehow looks both ethereal and grown-up.
Image: @briiitannyyyyy
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Sunny Yellow
We love this alternative to a platinum blond shade. Consider us officially aboard the mustard hair trend.
Image: @presleypoe
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Dark Black
There's something really relaxed about a short, inky black bob in the summer. It's understated, low-maintenance and amazingly chic.
Image: @lucyhale
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Porange
There's probably no need to sell porange — that is, peach orange — hair, but just know that it is never not trending. If you have wavy hair, some pale highlights would go swimmingly with this summery shade.
Image: @mel_dvnsk
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Copper Balayage
A full-on copper dye job may be a bit heavy-handed for summers, but copper balayage is perfect if you want to add a reddish tone to your brunette locks. Sandy red or light brown ends will give this look a boost.
Image: @kellymassiashair
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Bubblegum Pink
Candy hair shades are an ideal way to usher in summer. If you have blond hair, bubblegum pink highlights can be a simple way of giving your hair a whimsical, pastel lift.
Image: @hairbylindal
