Aug 12, 2020
If you're itching to change your color, you're not the only one. With the rise of at-home hair styling this year, there's no time like the present to reinvent yourself. If you're not comfortable heading to the salon yet, rest assured it's easy to recreate so many of these looks by dyeing your own hair at home. (If you're a newbie — don't worry, we've got you covered with our favorite home hair color hacks). If you areheaded to the salon, prepared to screenshot these cute celebrity looks to show your colorist (or for a trial run, test them out with some temporary hair dye). Seriously — if you're itching to go blonde, brunette, or even try red, there's a flattering shade out there for you.
To help you try the best hair color trends of the year, we chatted with celebrity stylists and Instagram influencers to get their thoughts on the latest and greatest hues. Once you've selected your color, consider our short hair ideas, ombré inspo, and braided hairstyles for an even bigger transformation.
Bright blues, hot pinks, vibrant purples— more people are experimenting with temporary hair color like Overtonethat lasts for just a few washes instead of committing to bleach and a salon visit.
Keke Palmer's pinkish-red locks make for a bold, attention-getting hair color. If you're not ready to commit, temporary dye is a great way to try out a bright shade like this.
If Keke Palmer's shade of cherry red is a little too bright for your taste, try Zendaya's more natural-looking burgundy. The deep auburn shade is the perfect way for those with olive skin or darker to go red.
For those with pale skin, this light, cool-toned baby blonde will give your face a healthy glow. But if you're currently a brunette proceed with caution. Talk to your stylist about gradually lightening to this shade with a series of appointments to keep your hair healthy.
Shine is key to this glossy hue. If you're worried that this color will be too dark for you, ask your stylist for some subtle balayage highlights like Lucy Hale's — which will soften any color.
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Waiting a while for your next salon visit? You're not the only one — stars like Dua Lipa have embraced this casual, low-maintenance trend. Since giving your strands a rest between bleaching sessions is always a good idea, it's a trend that happens to be gentle on your hair, too.
If you'd like a bleach-free, low-commitment way to change your hair color — try a copper hair gloss. It will give blondes a temporary strawberry blonde hue, and brunettes an amber tone in natural lighting.
This piece-y and flattering early aughts method of highlighting is back in a big way. To keep things looking sunkissed and natural, always go for highlights two shades lighter than your natural hair color.
The two subtle strands of highlights framing Ciara's face add an instant touch of warmth, and draw the eye to her face. If you're highlighting just two strands, you may be able to lighten your hair naturally at home for this one.
The warm, rusty color of Issa Rae's hair perfectly complements her skin tone. If you're starting with dark brown hair, you can achieve this shade using henna dye.
This ultra-white shade Michelle Williams is sporting takes platinum blonde to the next level. The almost-silver hair color is trending all over Instagram as of late (blame Daenerys Targaryen). Make sure you grab somepurple shampoo to maintain this icy hue.
If you've been considering going red for a while now, Katherine McNamara's peach is the perfect way to test the redhead waters. This warm, golden red is one of the most accessible ginger colors, and you'll be seeing it all over.
The caramel and auburn balayage highlights that frame Priyanka Chopra's face add light and dimension to her hair. This cinnamon color is the perfect highlight shade for brunettes who want to go light without going blonde.
Beyonce's hair color looks like mocha cafè au lait touched with a bit of gold.
Demi Lovato's jet black cut is just about as dark as you can go. And like its polar opposite platinum blonde, it's almost always universally flattering. Ask your colorist for "dark brunette" instead of "black" hair to avoid a cartoonish hue.
A full head of warm, honey-blonde highlights like the ones Jennifer Lopez has adds warmth and lightens your brunette without taking you all the way to blonde. Ask for this understated color if you want highlights, but to still stay a brunette.
Request warm-toned highlights rather than more summery champagne or platinum, says Rita Hazan, a celebrity colorist in New York City, who's created custom hues for celebs like J.Lo and Madonna. If you're dyeing your hair at home, add ribbons of highlights using a color kit no more than two shades lighter than your base; look for terms like “warm,” “golden,” “honey,” “butter” and “buttery."
Ask for a clear shine glaze or lowlights with a deep brown undertone. At home, try a "gloss" treatment and add depth by painting on thin lowlights a shade darker than your base or look for a color like "caramel" or "chestnut."
Ask your pro for a toned-down copper to go lighter or auburn for a darker hue. At home, opt for a color kit with keywords on the box like “medium auburn,” “dark auburn,” “copper,” or “natural” in the name of the shade.
Ask your colorist for a cool toner or gloss to neutralize any brassiness. Or try a cool-toned gloss, such as Rita Hazan True Color Ultimate Shine Gloss in Breaking Brass which also enhances shine and dimension.
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Red, coppery tones are still going strong in 2020, but Matrix celebrity hairstylist George Papanikolas has an updated idea. For more summer-friendly hair, consider trying out a softer shade. "Since most redheads tend to fade very fast, this is a great color to play with when your hair is faded or after you've done some highlights," he says.
Ahh, bronde — this hair color trend that's definitely gaining popularity as we go into the new year. "This is a great way to go lighter without requiring tons of upkeep or damage to the hair," says Papanikolas. "The highlights act as an accent and give the hair movement and dimension, rather than a drastic color change."
Lint also expects to see more ashy shades on brunettes like Olivia Palermo. If you have dark hair but want to liven it up for the months ahead, you should consider requesting this softer tone the next time you're in the salon.
"This is a great way to experiment with a playful color without the commitment or a full vivid shade," says Papanikolas. "Pastel balayage requires some maintenance, as these tones tend to fade quickly." To manage this, he recommends using an acid-based shampoo, like Matrix Total Results Keep Me Vivid.
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Shown here on Sienna Miller, coral hair is a shade that works for all skin tones and works in medium blonde or lighter hair.
This year, it's all about looking naturalish, says Papanikolas. "A return to natural color is on the outlook, but when I say natural, don't mean, you know, natural," he says. "I'm talking about a more seamless blend of hair color."
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Whether you choose a deeper tone to dye your roots or simply stick with your natural color, your stylist can add warm highlights to bring your hair into the new year. They may cascade down in bouncy curls, or frame your face if you style it straight. Either way, this is bound to show up among blondes, brunettes, and redheads alike, says Edward Blum, founder and owner of Makeovers Salon + Spa.
While rose gold had a major moment last year, trend forecasters think the new "it girl" hair color is lilac. The pastel purple shade, like this one from stylists Melody and Michael Lowenstein at Ross Michaels Salon, is what they call "when vintage meets modern." If you need even more encouragement, people can't stop searching and pinning the pastel shade on Pinterest.
Another way to boost your brunette hair is to follow one of the many coffee-tone trends. According to Blum, cold brew is when light undertones are carefully placed in the mid- and lower sections of the hair.
In the past, ombré hairstyles have been anything but subtle. But according to Rick Wellman, hue director at Marc Harris Salon, the color is going to be even more soft and blended. "It is low maintenance and promotes a natural-looking feel," he says. "It's commercial, glamorous, flattering, and wears well."
One of Pinterest's trending terms is "going gray." If you're thinking about letting nature run its course, now's the time — women are actually dyeing their hair gray. Like with platinum blonde hair, be sure to eliminate any brass or yellow tones by using a purple shampoo like Clairol Shimmer Lights a few times a week.
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If you've always wanted to go dark with your hair, now's the time. "Brown hair colors will be more woodsy, ranging from chocolate to espresso," says Giselle. If you're stressed about the dullness of your hair, ask your colorist to apply a color gloss — or use one likeJohn Frieda Color Refreshing Glossat home — for added shine.
Just a hair deeper than grey, this ash blonde on Jane Fonda is an incredible option if you're not yet ready to embrace fully silver strands.
There's little variation in this soft, light shade of blonde, which is what makes it so special. It has an even more dramatic effect if it closely resembles your skin tone, like you see here with Nicole Kidman.
With so many platinum blondes trying to keep their hair cool-toned, it's refreshing to see a yellowy blonde that looks so fabulous. The key to Claire Danes's shade: It's buttery, not brassy.
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Los Angeles colorist Chrissie Pliskyblends two highlighting techniques — balayage and babylights — for bright, beautiful dimension, similar to Jennifer Aniston's hair. She also adds a rooty look so her clients "can wear it longer without having to get it touched up as often."
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Charlize Theron has struck a perfect balance with this polished-yet-natural-looking shade of blonde: It's rich and warm without being brassy, light without washing out her skin, and dimensional without looking overly highlighted.
These delicate highlights hit the hair scene in 2015, and they've since gone mainstream. "These are similar to balayage and ombre techniques, but more subtle shades of blonde are placed in the hair to create soft, natural look," says Johnathan Breitung, owner of Johnathan Breitung Salon and Luxury Spa in Chicago.
39 of 60Nude hair is about balance. "There's an even amount of both warm and cool tones, which cancel each other out to create a neutral color," explains Meri Kate O'Connor, senior colorist and educator at Eva Scrivo Salons in New York City. Bonus: They're very flattering on all skin tones. "Neutral colors are trendy because they're so easy to wear," says O'Connor.
These delicate highlights hit the hair scene in 2015, and they've since gone mainstream. "These are similar to balayage and ombre techniques, but more subtle shades of blonde are placed in the hair to create soft, natural look," says Johnathan Breitung, owner of Johnathan Breitung Salon and Luxury Spa in Chicago.
Nude hair is about balance. "There's an even amount of both warm and cool tones, which cancel each other out to create a neutral color," explains Meri Kate O'Connor, senior colorist and educator at Eva Scrivo Salons in New York City. Bonus: They're very flattering on all skin tones. "Neutral colors are trendy because they're so easy to wear," says O'Connor.
With "snowlight" highlights, shimmering pieces of pale blonde scatter across the top of the head like — you guessed it — snow. Try this to get a sparkling lift for your fall hair color, then use Khlorane Sun Lightening Spray with Chamomile and Honey to bring out the highlights.
Strobing, the popular makeup technique that highlights where the light would naturally hit, has recently become popular in the hair realm, as well. "Hair strobing is an individualized highlighting that is specific to one's hair color, face shape, and skin tone," explains Daniel Moon, an LA-based celebrity stylist. If you want hair that makes you positively glow, ask your stylist to customize your highlights to your specific features.
If you're bored of solid platinum, this type of blonde is perfect for you. "Multifaceted blonde is a new, fun take on platinum blonde hair," explains Breitung. "When you look at someone with multifaceted blonde hair in different lightings or from different angles, you see a beautiful mix of colors, almost like an opal shell."
Meghan Markle makes a case for deep chocolatey hair that never goes out of style. At first glance her strands seem to be all one shade, but look closer and you'll notice some caramel highlights emphasizing her waves.
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Keep your fall months warm by adding gold tones to your hair, a method that's ideal for those with darker complexions. “Warm tones with golden highlights are best,” says Kattia Solano, a hairstylist and found of Butterfly Studio Salon. "However, be sure to stay away from too much warmth or red tones, as you don’t want to wash out the skin’s natural glow.”
The majority of Sutton Foster's hair is a dark brown, with light brown highlights framing her face. The look is edgy without being over-the-top.
This rich shade of brown is warm without crossing over into reddish territory — as so many warm brown shades do — making it super-flattering on all different types of skin undertones.
This season's ombré looks nothing like the almost dip-dyed look of ombrés past. In the case of Sofia Vergara, her length and ends are only a smidge lighter than her crown, and the transition is truly seamless.
Lupita Nyong'o's rich brown shade is close in tone to her skin, creating a monochromatic yet multi-tonal look that enhances her skin's gorgeous glow.
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You'll need 20/20 vision to spot this hair trend on the street — a "reverse" ombrè of sorts, dark roots give way to ends that are just a hair lighter. If it's done well, you won't be able to tell where the darker color ends and the lighter color begins.
If you're scared of losing your summer tan, fear not. You can get that lovely glow back with a new hair color. Ask your colorist to add warm honey tones throughout your hair, concentrating it more toward the bottom, to give both your hair and your skin a healthy glow.
Aveda's hair color innovation stems from the contouring craze and involves coloring the whole head with a darker base before placing strategic highlights in specific sections. The process, called eclipting, accentuates the shape of the hair while simultaneously contouring the face.
Deep brunette (nearly black) hues like Constance Zimmer's offer edgy vibes. Really commit to the goth style by forgoing the part for an undone style and add a smokey cat-eye to finish off a dramatic look.
With a name this fun to say, you can't go wrong. A combination of ombre and balayage hairstyles, this is accomplished using Flamboyage strips created by renowned hairstylist Angelo Seminara. The technique results in a brightened yet natural, lived-in look.
If your hair is already a rich, dark brown color, ask your stylist for warm-toned streaks to instantly give it more dimension. "When adding highlights in the fall, think amber, caramel, chestnut, chocolate and auburn," recommends Pierre Michel colorist Delilah Fernandez.
Searching for a easygoing style that's subtle but stunning? "Color melting is a new technique that creates a multidimensional effect," explains Ouidad stylist Chadwick Pendley. "This allows multiple tones to melt together and produce a natural look that reflects different tones of light seamlessly."
Ombré is everywhere, but hairstylists are always finding new ways to reinvent this versatile style. Enter: ecaille hair. "This takes three or more sympathetic shades and [works] them through the hair to create movement," says Blum. If you have thin hair, Blum says this style can add dimension and give the appearance of more volume.
Why decide between red and brown when you can go auburn like Lea Thompson? Face-framing highlights complement her beachy waves perfectly.
Red hair is always in, but Giselle says the trendiest tones of the season will be coppery and autumnal. Want you hair to stay truly red as long as possible? Avoid overusing heat tools and always use a heat protectant spray.
Feeling a little pale? This trend is sure to illuminate your complexion and revitalize your look. "[Strawberry blonde] shades breathe life into lighter skin and can be custom-mixed by a colorist to pair with most skin tones," says Blum.
If you've noticed yourself looking a little tired lately, this shimmery color can light up your complexion. "Ronze is a mixture of copper red and bronze brown," says Papanikolas. If you love this look, here's a quick guide to getting the perfect shade for your skin tone.
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