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Winter is almost over, meaning its time to start thinking about the best spring hair colors.
This yearswinter hair colorsembraced low-maintenance shades likecozy blonde, but expect elevated shades to pop up as temps rise.
The colors themselves will vary across the spectrumblondes, brunettes, redheads, and everything in between.
Scroll through to discover the new hues were eyeing.
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Targaryen Blonde
Beyonce led the pack of celebs who dyed their hairTargaryen blondein recent years.
Its as virgin blonde as you might get.
Off-Black Espresso
Black hairnever looked so good for springtime.
If true black feels too intense, hairstylistRossano Ferrettisuggests trying off-black espresso.
Off-black shades, like deep espresso ordark chocolate, provide a softer alternative to true black, says Ferretti.
It gives early 2000s nostalgic hair color, he says.
It reminds me of when I started doing hair color over two decades ago.
Its perfect for spring as it has both cool and warm tones like spring weather.
Its not really hot, but not cold either.
For me, it fits the season well.
TheMoroccanoil Blonde Perfecting Purple Shampoowill help neutralize overly warm tones and keep oxidation under control.
I love the subtle contrast in this world of brown, he says.
Theres a texture to the color that gives it nuanced dimension with depth at the root.
When requesting at the salon, ensure to tweak to your own skin tone and eye color.
The tones of the color should be complimenting skin tone.
Dont be afraid of warmth.
Olive Brown
This dark brunette gets a springtime hair color twist thanks to the olive undertones.
I love green-hued brunettes with ash tones, says Rez.
Its sans red and specially flattering on cool skin tones.
You want to avoid red tones altogether.
Ask your colorist to make you a super-customized glaze for use at home, adds Rez.
This glaze can be customized with direct dyes.
I love using theMoroccanoil Color Depositing Masksto create mine.
Gold Dust Bronde
For a luminous springtime hair color, Rez loves this goldenbrondehe created forTate McRae.
Its so reflective and eye catching, he says.
I can stare at it for hours.
Its the bold ribbons for me.
There is an intricacy to the pops of light, however.
Lowlights are everything when it comes to this color, says Rez.
The internal depth is what makes the exterior lighter ribboned highlights pop.
The lowlights should be slightly lighter than the base and root color.
I feel its more of an 80s-era blonde, but not as vibrant, he says.
In 2025 this color will feature a little softer golden tones.
To achieve the full look, the expert recommends blending it with mocha, caramel, and honey tones.
Cherry Scarlet Red
Burgundy redsare still going strong this year.
Honey Cashmere Blonde
This warmer take oncashmere blondefeatures golden honey highlights throughout.
Its a lighter, warmer blonde for the blondes that want a soft, glamorous look, says Whatley.
Sangria Red
As the name implies, sangria red calls to mind the color of red wine.
Its a softer, cooler red, explains Whatley.
According to the expert, the lush burgundy tone will add a sophisticated, radiant depth to your hair.
Quiet-Luxury Brunette
Quiet luxuryis still going strong in 2025yes, even in hair.
This color gives off a different bang out of flare, says Lauren Mildice, colorist atMaxine Salonin Chicago.
With a murky volcanic blaze, your color will be soft yet powerful.
This will be trending since its not as strong and neon-looking as a red or copper color.
People with more of an olive pigment or deep complexion would serve this color the best.
Look for a faded red, she adds.
The only thing about this color that you have to upkeep is the grow-out line.
You should be getting your color touched up every four to six weeks with this look.
The curls need heavier dimension, meaning you dont highlight small strands since they will blend too much.
The strong stripes of caramel accentuate the curl pattern.
Ask your colorist for heavy caramel-toned highlights.
Perhaps balayage around the face or hairline, says Mildice.
This color should be refreshed every 6 to 12 weeks.
Soft ginger complements fair to medium brown skin the most.
All textures and cuts work with this color.
She added theOlaplex No.
3 Hair Perfectorwhen dyeing the base color to repair and strengthen ends before adding highlights.
It may take multiple sessions to achieve the shade you want.
You also have to factor in maintenance.
Home maintenance is also key with red hair.
Olive to the deepest skin tones would accentuate this look the best, but any texture works.
To DIY at home, Cunningham recommends theOlaplex No.
4P Blonde Enhancer Toning ShampooandNo.
5P Blonde Enhancer Toning Conditionerto reduce brassiness.
Soft Brushed Blonde
If youre transitioning from brunette to blonde, this subtle shade is for you.
The base starts with a cool acorn like brown, says Mildice.
That color sweeps its way down into a subtle blonde.
Sometimes less is more, especially if you had blonde in the past and went brown.
Butterscotch Blonde
Youre going to see butterscotch blonde everywhere this spring, Madison Reed master coloristShvonne PerkinstellsGlamour.
Deep blonde will be trending this season, with butterscotch blonde taking the cake, she says.
This rich, balanced color allows for a beautiful golden depth instead of an icy pop.
Its so easy to DIY.
When golden is present, violet tones are key for keeping color balanced, she continues.
Icy Platinum
Since hair colors are cooling down, its no surprise were seeing more ice-cold platinum.
At New York Fashion Week the color palettes are super-icy blues and lavender tones.
It was very cool, so rather than brightening for spring, we may see a cool-color resurgence.
Cinnamon Copper
As we said, red hair isnt going anywhere.
Another way to experiment with the aesthetic?
Its also a good way for some brunettes to go richer or lighter without having to necessarily go blonder.
Its a nice in-between option, and its just a matter of finding the right tone.
Think of the color of the aged leather of a Louis Vuitton handbag, he says.
A gorgeous rich tan, not too pale, but not heavy or dark either.
To get the shade, ask your colorist for a medium-light brown shade with a warm golden toffee tone.
These red-brown accents reflect light beautifully on rich brunette hair, says celebrity coloristJeremy Tardo.
The tones are especially flattering if you have textured hair with a dark natural base color.
One way to do so?
Adding bold highlights that draw attention to your natural curl pattern.
Chunky highlightsmake this fun and playful so they dont disappear into the curls, he says.
Adding a shadow root keeps this looking modern without a harsh line.
To get a similar shade, ask for something lighter than copper but deeper than a strawberry blonde.
The last thing you want to do is a chemical process on already damaged hair, he says.
A pro tip is to have a maintenance program to keep your hair healthy, shiny, and moisturized.
That could be as simple as adeep-conditioning treatmentat home.
I love anything two-toned because it gives amazing dimension throughout your hair.
She suggests this look for warmer-toned brunettes who are looking for a small change.
Nectar blonde looks luxurious, golden, and warm, says Smith.
Dont use a purple shampoo with this color.
Instead, enhance warmth and richness using products with beige and golden tones, such asEvo Fabuloso Beige.
