6 Spring Hair Color Trends You’re Going to See Everywhere
As the seasonal shift takes shape, so does our beauty routine. Spring’s arrival is the perfect excuse to get a new haircut and freshen up your hair color or even experiment with a new trendy shade. Either way, we asked some of the top colorists in the country to give us their take on spring’s hottest hair color trends. There’s an updated version of the always popular ombré, warmer tones for blond hair, and au naturel is reigning supreme for all.
Blush tones
Joico celebrity colorist Denis De Souza explains that the blush-beige blonde trend is “a natural warm-beige blonde. It’s not too golden or too cool.” De Souza says, “Depending on the person, this [color] can range from having pastel-pink undertones to soft rose-gold flecks and highlights.” Take a cue from actress Brie Larson that is a more youthful approach to the light shade.
Sunkissed and beachy
If you’re looking to lighten up your natural color, consider this evolution of the ombré. The summer-inspired hair color is still going strong, but this time around it’s softer and looks more natural than ever. De Souza, whose name is synonymous with the two-shade look thanks to Rachel Bilson’s early adoption of the look, says, “The soft sombré is much more romantic and easier for almost anyone to wear.”
The highlighting technique is flattering for all shades of brown and blond, has a brightening effect that makes skin look lit-from-within, and best of all, is extremely low maintenance. Dominic Forletta, a colorist at Marie Robinson, says, “This type of color is made to blend right into your natural hair so that as it grows out the line of demarcation is barely visible.”
Sea salt caramel blond
If you’ve got blond hair, forget the icy tones you sported this winter and warm things up with golden shades. Sarah Moreau, a color specialist at Spoke & Weal Los Angeles, says, “I am seeing a departure from the cooler toned blonds — which have been desired for so long — and more of an embracement for a natural and refined beachy, golden blond.”
De Souza describes this shade as a “medium multi-dimensional blond with babylights that lean towards a bright caramel color.” The look makes it easier for those looking to lighten up or natural blonds to experiment with hues. “Gold tones can add life and color to so many different complexions,” says Moreau. “[Your colorist] can adjust and refine the tone based on your skin tone to bring that out and a detailed consultation can help you discover the best color for your skin tone.”
Rose and peach
If you’re the adventurous type and love to switch up your hair color game, then you’ll be falling for this mash-up shade. Anja Burton, a colorist at Ramirez Tran Salon in Los Angeles, says, “I think rose beige and rose gold have been having their moment, and that will continue through festival season and spring.”
Colleen Flaherty, a master colorist at Spoke & Weal Soho, says that the rose trend is slowly evolving into a hue she describes as “soft combinations of blond, orange and pink creating dimensional striations in the hair.”
How can such a bold color suit all skin tones? Flaherty says, “You can alter the color in either direction to compliment various skin tones. For example, if someone has a lot of pink tones in the skin, your colorist can adjust the hue to be slightly more peach golden. If the skin has yellow or olive tones, you can adjust the hair color to have more shades of lavender pink.”
If you’re looking for a simpler way to embrace a playful color without the long-term commitment, try a gloss. Maddison Cave, a colorist at Rita Hazan Salon in New York City, says, “A fun way to switch it up is to add a rosy gloss after your typical highlights to give your hair a pinkish gold hue.”
Multidimensional tones/Babylights
Sometimes subtlety is the biggest beauty statement. Such is the case with babylights, the method pros call the no-makeup makeup of hair color.
“Clients are looking for that natural look that almost doesn’t look like they got it at the salon. This can be achieved by popping in some natural baby lights with a couple of accent pieces around the face without creating too much of contrast,” says Moreau.
It’s the fastest and most low-maintenance color that doesn’t even require a follow-up appointment for the woman on the go. De Souza’s client, Lily Collins, is the perfect example of this gorgeous color: The right amount of dimension that gives hair a delicate glow. “Correctly placing highlights, so they are natural and reflect light is the key to adding subtle dimension and luster to an otherwise bland color,” says De Souza.
Adding dimension with a few babylights is the ultimate mini makeover since it can frame the face while adding depth and movement. Forletta says, “Having dimension in the hair allows you to mix in tones that go with your natural base color.” He adds that this hair color is incredibly flattering, explaining that for brunettes with olive tones, golden highlights warm up the skin and “buttery and brighter blond tones” give fair skin a gorgeous effect.
Au naturel
Sometimes, going back to basics is the best way to go. Cave says that simply going a few shades lighter than your natural hue is the perfect way to warm up your color this season. The prime example of this breezy look is none other than model Gigi Hadid. “[She] has the most beautiful soft honey brown. She experiments a bit with color but usually keeps her base only one to two shades different than her natural color,” says Cave.
If you’re on the fence as to which shade is the ideal match, Cave says “an excellent way to visualize this is by finding pictures of celebrities that have your skin tone and what color they have to see what may be right for you.”
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