hair Color Trends For 2021

Is it starting anew this year? That includes your hair. Here are some of the most prominent color trends of 2021 that are sure to turn heads and leave an impression.

Baby Blonde

The baby blonde stands out among all shades of blonde as an iconic beauty classic. Reminiscent of our childhood locks, baby blonde gives a fresh and youthful appearance; Grace Kelly was famously photographed wearing it. This soft yet sophisticated hue can only be achieved through dedication to caretaking.

If you are a natural blonde, ask your colorist to blend baby blonde shades into the roots and strands for a soft blend if you wish to achieve this look. Or you can opt for fuller versions by asking them to incorporate sun-bleached highlights and tones for an alluring finish. Either way, make sure that regular Olaplex treatments and violet shampoo keep it looking its best!

Honey Blonde

Honey blonde is an irresistibly delectable shade that complements warm-toned complexions beautifully. Its sweet yet subdued hue will illuminate any look with ribbons of blonde, golden, and amber tones.

Your colorist can give your strands a sun-kissed glow by mixing honey blonde highlights and lowlights with light brown base hair, or create an allover nectar tone using glazes. Your hair will feel fresh and natural, like you just returned from a tropical vacation!

This color works particularly well on brunettes who want to lighten their locks. Darker roots add depth and soften the contrast. A blue toning system like Matrix Total Results Brass Off can help neutralize unwanted yellow and orange tones before coloring your locks.

Golden Blonde

This trend offers an updated take on rose gold, combining buttery and golden tones for a sun-kissed multi-tonal look that complements any complexion. Brunettes may opt for darker root smudge before applying golden balayage, while light blondes can use honey or amber base hair and add golden highlights for an authentically radiant blend.

Try this playful yet sophisticated look in a lob with curtain bangs to frame your face. The subtle golden highlights make this style both playful and sophisticated.

Using a pre-lightener like BlondorPlex may provide optimal results if you transition from dark to blonde. After pre-lightening, glossing, and toning with either neutralizing toner or semi-permanent color like Color Touch 9/36 or 9/73 for glossing and toning purposes, heat protectant spray will extend its durability!

Sable Brown

Brunettes seeking an elegant, warm appearance this year may appreciate this deep red hair color trend. This eye-catching shade adds depth and warmth to dark chocolate locks and pairs beautifully with warmer skin tones.

To achieve it yourself, add burgundy highlights or ask your colorist to create a dark brown to red balayage effect for maximum effect.

For clients wanting a gentler take on this color trend that will reduce touch-up appointments, have their colorist shadow roots over freshly done highlights. This will soften hearts while providing gradual grow-out for an optimal finish.

Platinum Blonde

Gwyneth Paltrow and Dua Lipa sport this classic platinum shade, making it perfect for those with naturally light locks looking to add drama and depth. However, brunettes should proceed cautiously because bleaching their locks to this level can be highly damaging.

Warm platinum blonde with an undercurrent of darkness is an eye-catching shade for light-skinned individuals and brown or gray eyes – Carey Mulligan is an excellent example of this hue’s beauty.

For an eye-catching low-maintenance blonde hue, ask your colorist to apply balayage with warm and cold tones reminiscent of Lily Aldridge’s Smoked Marshmallow look – this combination resembles freshly toasted marshmallow colors!