15 Low-Maintenance Hair Color Ideas for Easy Grow-Out

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We love a good color switcheroo, especially when it comes to our hair. Babylights, ombré, chunky highlights, solid shades—we love them all. With that said, though, coloring your hair often comes with a lot of upkeep to keep the color looking fresh. We all know that consistent care is part of the deal the second you walk into a salon, but thankfully there are more than a handful of low-maintenance hair colors that'll help space out the time between each visit.

Every hair color can try them, too. Whether you're brunette, blonde, or have red hair, there's no reason why you wouldn't be able to enjoy some good, long-lasting color. All you need to do is look to some of your favorite celebrities for major inspiration ideas. In case you don't want to do all the internet sleuthing, fear not.

Below, we've listed 15 of our favorite low-maintenance hair color ideas for you to bookmark and bring to your next appointment. From Kristen Stewart's rock n' roll platinum and Lana Condor's peek-a-book purple streaks to Beyoncé's blended roots and Sydney Sweeney's gradient red hair, keep scrolling for some of our favorite looks that we believe look best a little grown out.

1. Brunette Highlights

Rihanna's multi-dimensional hair color blends shades of toasted caramel and deep chocolate while leaving the roots mainly untouched. This provides an interesting and vibrant hair color while offering a low-maintenance option.

2. Golden Toffee

With blended roots and brighter ends, Beyoncé’s roots softly fade into golden tresses.

3. California Blonde

Contrary to popular belief, maintaining a polished blonde look doesn't need to be a time-consuming ordeal. For a more relaxed approach, follow Ashley Benson's steps and opt for a dark root with a slow ombré fade to light blonde tips.

4. Fiery Red

Want a drastic color change without all the upkeep? Do like Lily Collins did and have your hairstylist masterfully mix your natural color into your color of choice.

5. Copper Gradient

Give red hair a bit of oomph with a subtle color gradient that brightens up the look while staying true to that natural copper base.

6. Peek-a-Boo Hair Color

Never stress about grown-out roots with peek-a-boo pops of color à la Lana Condor. Since these types of streaks are placed under the top layers of your hair, they'll be a pleasantly surprise when they pop out.

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To elongate the life of your hair color and prevent brassiness, make sure to use a toning shampoo and conditioner on the regular. Doing so will keep your color fresh while helping you postpone your next salon appointment.

7. Dipped Tips

Add depth to a ponytail with just a bit of color on the very ends of your locks.

8. Dirty Blonde Gradient

Not quite ombré, this slow-fade hair color is a must-try for anyone growing out blond or platinum locks.

9. Basic Balayage

You can never go wrong with balayaged hair as it grows out naturally while still looking polished.

10. Pink Streaks

Colorful highlights look all the better as they grow out. Just take a look at Rachel McAdams’s ’do. To get the look, try the L’Oréal Paris Semi-Permanent Hair Color ($14.50).

11. Chocolate Ombré

If you really want to change your hair color but can’t bother with touch-ups, then ombré hair color is your best bet.

12. Blonde Babylights

Babylights are so fine that the more they grow out, the softer the hair looks. Just take Jennifer Lawrence’s ’do for example.

13. Classic Highlights

Balayage, ombré, and babylights are all well and good, but you can never go wrong with the original highlights. And while we love a fresh foil, if done naturally, highlights can go without a touch-up for up to five months.

14. Half-Way Hues

If you color your hair from underneath, then root touch-ups just aren't necessary. For a bright color similar to Joan Smalls’s, try Brite's Liquid Hair Chalk ($11).

15. Exposed Platinum

Kristin Stewart’s platinum ’do is the perfect example of how to rock exposed roots.

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