There’s nothing better to give you a fresh start than with new hair color ideas! From subtle accents of color to complete transformations, we have you covered here with these great ideas for hair color transformations.
Anya Taylor Joy’s Platinum Blonde
Recent images have featured her sporting a shorter, more mermaid-esque platinum blonde bob and micro bangs that will indeed please fans of Beth Harmon from Queen’s Gambit. She chose bleached front strands with partial highlights in a lighter and warmer brown shade – an effective way to prevent blonde from looking flat and brassy. Ash blonde hair is a stunning hue that works beautifully on long locks; however, short and bob styles also look fantastic. Ask your stylist to apply the color in layers or with a light hand to achieve the most natural effect possible.
Michelle Yeoh’s Warm Copper
Add warmth with copper highlights if you are still deciding whether to commit fully to being blonde. This toffee-colored shade frames the face beautifully while accentuating green or blue eyes. If your hair is too dark for bleaching, ask your colorist about creating a warm brown balayage that keeps its roots while adding shimmer and shine. Yeoh made an unforgettable entrance at this year’s 29th Critics’ Choice Awards by wearing full color from head to toe, complete with a side-swept ponytail to complement her striking Marchesa one-shoulder dress and her sherbet turquoise hair hue perfect for summer – an updated take on mermaid-like hues that pairs beautifully with Kelly green lips.
Elsa Hosk’s Sunny-Blonde Highlights
One of spring’s hottest hair color trends is a sunny blonde with light, golden highlights. Who What Wear editors love this look because it blends effortlessly with darker roots and “looks natural,” according to hairstylist Laura Rugetti. Request that your colorist apply subtle, blended blonde highlights throughout your strands for a soft and subtle style, ideal for those with naturally light-blonde locks, according to Rugetti. To avoid breakage between salon visits, use K18 or Olaplex bond-repair treatments in-between visits for extra security. Elsa Hosk, Victoria’s Secret angel, took advantage of the hair barrette trend this week by sporting it on her pinned-back blonde locks and pairing it with chic black lips and dark smoky eyes for a romantic outing.
Leysa Carrillo’s Platinum Blonde
Color specialist Angela Fife is an acclaimed curly hair expert known for creating flawless blondes and vibrant colors with her expertise as part of the Cosmoprof Education Team and founding Forever Curls education platform. Leysa advises stylists preparing to lighten textured hair for their clients to assess and educate them on the process, with curly locks being more fragile and drying out faster than straight locks, thus necessitating lower levels of developer and slower processing times. She strongly urges stylists to explore various application techniques, like this unique “drip coloring” method she employed on a buzzcut to achieve a “melted color look.”
Caramel Hair Color
No matter the occasion or hair length, warm-toned colors have something for everyone. Achieved typically through a balayage technique, dark locks can be lightened into an appealing caramel hue for everyone’s benefit. If you need more time to transition to blonde, try ribbon highlights. A stylist will paint lighter shades into the strands framing your face for a sun-kissed effect and brightening result. Likewise, if you have a full head of caramel locks, an expert stylist will smudge the dye so there are no apparent lines between your natural and highlighted strands. Protect them by investing in at-home treatments like Redken’s Bonding Concentrate Intensive Treatment to keep their vibrant color vibrant.
