The summer is approaching and it makes us want a lighter, brighter and more vibrant hair color to match the sunny days. If you’ve been enjoying deeper hues during the colder months, now’s the perfect time to add some sunshine to your tresses—a whole new color or a simple change of hue can breathe fresh life into your look.
Ahead, the hottest summer blonde hair colors of the year, along with tips on how to achieve and maintain them.
1. Golden Blonde
Nothing says summer like golden blonde hair color. Add a beautiful glow to your complexion with this radiant shade that suits a wide range of skin tones, particularly those with warm undertones.
2. Sand Blonde
Sand blonde is a subtle, effortless shade that will give a natural warmth to your hair. Opt for balayage techniques for a natural, sun-kissed effect and refresh with toning treatments to prevent brassiness.
3. Butter Blonde
Soft and creamy butter blonde complements fair to medium skin tones. Maintain the richness of this velvety shade with with regular deep conditioning treatments.
4. California Blonde
California blonde is a blend of highlights and lowlights, with lots of brightness near the face. This beachy shade is all about the summer sun, but to protect your color from fading, apply a leave-in UV protectant before exposure.
5. Syrup Blonde
The trending syrup blonde is a rich, dimensional color that looks especially amazing on deep, warm skin tones. It’s low maintenance, and you can keep it extra shiny with regular glossing treatments.
6. Dark Blonde
Brighten your dark blonde hair with highlights to make it more dimensional and lively. Perfect for a summer-inspired look.
7. Bronze Blonde
This warm and deep shade straddles the border between blonde and brunette, and its copper tones look incredible on warm medium skin tones. It sits around level 7-8, so if you have dark hair, achieving it isn’t as difficult as some lighter shades.
8. Platinum Blonde
The icy cool of platinum blonde makes it unexpected for the summer, but this timeless shade knows no season. It’s extremely high maintenance, though, and it takes commitment to keep it looking good.
9. Strawberry Blonde
Sweet and pretty, strawberry blonde hair is a romantic blend of gold and rosy hues. It’s a vibrant shade that looks best on warm and neutral skin tones.
10. Vanilla Blonde
Pale vanilla blonde strands interwoven with deeper tones create a multidimensional look that has both a natural and dramatic effect.
11. Old Money Blonde
Hues that scream rich and sophisticated continue trending, and this shade hits just right. It’s a very elevated, natural-but-better shade of blonde that’s both cutting-edge and classic.
12. Champagne Blonde
Sparkling, bubbly champagne blonde is a glamorous shade that will leave everyone breathless, but it requires quite a bit of upkeep. Use color-enhancing shampoos and conditioners to buy some time between salon appointments.
13. Beige Blonde
Everyone’s favorite beige blonde might be a bit too matte for the summer, but this subtle look is perfect if you’re looking for something polished and understated.
14. Baby Blonde
Soft and delicate, baby blonde has a fresh, youthful effect. This light and airy shade is created by blending pale blonde tones with hints of platinum and pearl. Maintain its brightness with toning treatments at the salon.
15. Ash Blonde
Cool, muted and coveted by all, ash blonde is an edgy choice for the summer. This modern shade will create a striking contrast against warm summer skin tones, adding depth and dimension.
16. Sun-Kissed Blonde
Sun-kissed blonde is summer for the hair with its shiny, golden hues. Its natural-looking highlights and soft tones will brighten your eyes and give your skin a healthy glow.
17. Warm Blonde
When choosing the hair color, you’ll get the most flattering results if it matches the undertones in your skin.. Warm blonde looks luxurious and modern on warm skin tones, while it may look yellow next to cool skin.
18. Caramel Blonde
The rich, muted caramel blonde especially packs a punch when paired with seamless root shadow. Achieve this look with balayage on naturally darker base or by applying a darker shade to the roots.
19. Millennial Blonde
Lived-in bright blonde is still a favorite among the millennials and beyond, especially when paired with a wavy textured lob. This timeless look isn’t going anywhere any time soon.
20. Milk Tea Blonde
One of the softest, most delicate hair colors, milk tea blonde is a medium beige shade that looks amazing if your skin has cool undertones and spectacular if you have neutral-toned skin. To wear it if your skin is warm, add a few warmer-toned strands near the face to create balance.
21. Grunge Blonde
All things ’90s are wildly popular, including grungy blonde hair. This gritty throwback trend is all about undone blonde with lots of roots showing.
22. Dirty Blonde
Dirty blonde is a low-maintenance, effortless shade that perfectly matches the laid-back vibe of the season. This muted hair color has a natural and lived-in look that’s perfect if you want to spend the summer without focusing on your hair.