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As for whats trending for the year ahead?
Which hair colors are trending for 2025?
Madison Reed master coloristShvonne Perkinspoints to an uptick in quiet luxury-coded colors and styles for the year ahead.
More elegant, sophisticated colors will dominate, and well see less emphasis on fashion shades, she says.
That said,cowboy copperisnt going anywhere.
What color should I dye my hair?
If you have neutral undertones, you might do a rich chestnut brown or dark cherry brown.
Haliti also notes that its important to consider your eye color and natural hair color when selecting a shade.
Its no wonder its trending!
Inspired by celebrities likeLily CollinsandCamila Morrone, this color trend feels effortlessly modern and versatile, she continues.
Praline Brown
Eva Mendess iconic shade of praline brown is also especially influential, says Mildice.
But the best part?
We most certainly are: Consider all theOld Hollywoodinspired bobsand corresponding colors weve seen lately.
Its about finding that perfect balance between bold and delicate.
Red is such a universal color and looks good on any skin tone.
Many celebrities have dyed their hair red over the last couple years, likeKendall JennerandMegan Fox, she says.
If youre looking for the perfect red shade of extensions, tryRPZLs Jackie O Red 30 inch clip-ins.
Lacquer Black
Lacquer black is another trend to watch, says Mildice.
Thats because lacquer black is super shiny with tons of depth, she adds.
This color is achieved by asking for a semi-permanent color and a mirror gloss.
AuBurnt Sienna
Auburn but more brilliant?
Auburnt sienna is shimmering into winter with a multi-faceted blend of our favorites!
The golden micro-lights sprinkled throughout add just a touch of additional sparkle.
She wears her warm-toned chestnut so beautifully, she says.
Off-Black Espresso
If true black feels too intense, Ferretti suggests trying off-black espresso.
Off-black shades, like deep espresso ordark chocolate, provide a softer alternative to true black, says Ferretti.
This color captures light and snow, with a slight lavender wash and the waves resemble a melting icicle.
A perfect example of the shade?Beyonces icy blonde.
ThinkSelena Gomezs new look.
As for why theyre trending?
The blend is more seamless.
Luminous Blonde
Diana Mildice points to high lumen blonde as another ideal color for anyone considering blonde.
When we outline our lightest blondes with a warm topaz tone, we create a natural balance.
The diffused face frame is complimentary to the overall color, says Diana Mildice.
Honey Highlights
Another variation on bronde is honey blonde.
This look is usually achieved in a combination highlight/lowlight service.
This shade can be either warm or cool toned.
That will be up to preference.
Some versions of peach hair color are spicier like an actual peach, others are creamier like Pantones version.
This palette contains hues that all complement each other and softly swirl together seamlessly, she says.
Cherry Violet
Another blue-tinted red to consider?
Cherry violet, asworn by Megan Fox.
As for how to get the look?
For that first color, youll want to use violet-blue-ash references.
Soft Ombre
Mildice also says that sombres, or subtle ombres, are on the rise.
This makes perfect sense, seeing as we’re leaning more towards subtle grow-out periods.
There is something really appealing about a not-so-tried-for look.
Its a more modern effect than having light bright pieces originating from the scalp.
Cool Brunette
Cooler more solid brunettes with more violet silver tones.
True Copper
Of course, good, old-fashioned copper isnt going anywhere.
Everyone loves a beautiful copper and we will continue the craze in 2024, Mildice says.
Vanilla Sundae
Another delicious hair color blend?
Fair golden and slightly cool tones intermix creating the smooth tone from your beloved dessert, says Mildice.
By backdropping this color with a light brown tone, it creates a soft, chocolate drizzled effect.
It will be popular since it is a great in between blonde that still remains bright.
Its not too golden or too ashy.
Hazelnut Hues
Hazelnut lights are going to take over, Mildice says.
Now, many are inspired to change up the tone of adding dimension.
Hazelnut colored hair adds richness along with combining the dripping butterscotch tones creates a beautiful golden effect.
Gold tones flatter every skin tone.
I lightened her natural color three shades, says Hazan.
And then I customized where I wanted to place the highlights.
When I start designing a character for a movie, I begin with a few questions, she toldGlamour.
What are the actor’s skin tones and undertones?
What is their eye color and facial shape?
Based on that information, I chose a golden-orange shade of red that would look most flattering on Halle.
Dusty rose gold is a toned down trend of the copper we are seeing.
This trend combines blonde and a warm gold to create that dusty rose gold.
We saw this trend first in the early 2000s and is now making a comeback.
Face-Framing Highlights
Money-piece highlightsarent going anywhere.
Im still seeing lots of pop highlights in the front, hairstylistGlenn Ellispoints out.
Midnight Onyx
Wednesday-inspired goth glamis taking over hair color too.
This rich black with extra shine, as if to look reflective, is trending afterWednesday, says Valdes.
For Wednesdays look, ask your colorist for an allover color from roots to ends.
Malibu C treatments are great to remove any buildup that helps dull and greasy hair.
This trend is adding more violet to your reds creating more of that burgundy or merlot color.
Chris Appleton just did ahoney blonde on Kim Kardashianand Im obsessed.
Deep Auburn
And, of course, more red.
This year is going to be huge for auburn hair, Taylor says.
Ciara is rocking gorgeous auburn hair right now that Im obsessed with.
Browns and auburns are taking the cake as next years number one color trend.
Golden Copper
Like we said, shades of red has been steadily trending this year.
In fact, its only getting brighter.
Its equal parts sexy and playful.
Winter White
Expect to see brighter blondes popping off too.
There is just something about that one-tone, even color that is a high-lift, or double-process, blonde.
Brown balayage gives hair lots of dimension and pop, saysJamila Powell, owner of Miamis Maggie Rose Salon.
This color gives a nice, subtle sun-kissed look and works for everyone.
Ask your colorist for varying shades of brown placed throughout your hair for the most dimensional and natural look.
The richness of this red shades perfectly complements winter looks, he says.
This looks beautiful on women with deeper skin tones.
For someone with brown eyes, the red enhances the warm tones.
Ask for a rich red or auburn shade that doesnt skew too violet.
Semipermanent hair colors are great for this look because they are conditioning and add brilliant shine.
Its great way to add dimensions and not take away from the depth you may love.
This shade color represents power, authority, and charisma.
Keep your roots natural and fade baby blonde shades into your hair, he says.
Cinnamon Red
DeBolt loves this softer take on red if you arent ready to go bold.
Bring plenty of pictures to your colorist, he says.
This shade looks beautiful on creamy skin and anyone who has peachy warmth.
Cinnamon reds look particularly beautiful on anyone with green or hazel eye color.
Fine Lines
Last years bold highlights are being replaced by finer, more natural-looking highlights.
For a bright blonde, ask for a mix of finely woven highlights and lowlights.
Ask for babylights to ensure the pieces arent chunky and are very blended.
This isbest on short to medium hairlengths and great on our want-to-be blondes all year round.
It gives a really balanced result.
Done right, warmth on brunettes is unbeatable.
Mahogany glow is the latest iteration of the trend, and its perfectly suited for dark hair.
These red-brown accents reflect light beautifully on rich brunette locks, says Tardo.
The tones are especially flattering if you have textured hair with a dark natural base color.
So many people are looking for lower-maintenance color, and this is a perfect solution.
It will blend seamlessly with the highlights and your natural color, creating a lower contrast.
But youll still have pops of the highlights, she says.
This grows out nice and easily without much maintenance.
you could get away with highlights once or twice a year.
(Be sure to check out more of our favoriteblonde hair colorideas if youre thinking of going lighter.)
Fantasy Blue
Hillier says to expect blue to take over pink as the fun color du jour.
However, theres a reason its not as common as pink, since its a little harder to nail.
Hillier recommends anOlaplex treatmentwith all major hair changes, but especially one like this where bleach is involved.
All the work is worth it though, as theres no denying the finished look is cool as hell.
Golden Pops
Bold highlights can be done on all hair colorsnot just blonde.
The key is getting the tone right, and Hillier suggests keeping it in the gold family.
