I’ve been dyeing my hair for half my life, from bleach blonde to cherry red. I know how exciting and scary it can be to change your hair colour. Changing your hair colour isn’t just a quick way to look better; it’s something you have to think about, keep up with, and trust a colourist to do. Celebrities are always showing off new, trendy colours, but the real forecast of what’s next happens in salons, where professionals look at inspiration photos and make adjustments to custom formulas on the spot.
I asked my stylist, Brittany Byrd, who owns Blondify Salon, for her opinion and insider knowledge on what’s really trending for spring. She says, “We can definitely see that spring is going in two different directions.” “The first is a very refined, shiny colour that works with the client’s natural base. Everything seems real and quietly expensive. The second one has more planned contrast, with dimension running through it.
One thing is for sure as we move into spring: cool colours are going out of style and warm, rich, shiny colours are coming in. More clients are asking for more depth in their finish. Experts say that these six hair colour trends will be the most popular this spring: polished copper, sandy bronze, and rich cocoa brown.
Brittany Byrd is the owner and stylist at Blondify Salon. Tiffanie Richards, a hair colourist in New York City, 01 of 06 Sandy Iridescent Bronze
LilyRose Depp posing for a picture at an event
Sandy Iridescent Bronze
Get out of the way, bleach blonde. Sandy iridescent bronze is the perfect mix of blonde and brunette, and cool-girl favourite Lily Rose Depp signed it. The warm, reflective colour has a hint of metallic shine that catches the light without looking too brassy. Instead of being icy cool, think of a soft glow that feels warm. Tiffanie Richards, a hair colourist in New York City, calls this colour “boy blonde.”
Richards says, “This deeper blonde still has depth, like it could be completely natural.” “You can get this look by either doing subtle grown-out baby lights or a root smudge, depending on the look you want.” If you have naturally dark blonde hair, you can also get this look by breaking up the base and letting your natural colours show through. The most important word here is “effortless,” which means that less is more.
A Soft Copper Veil
Emma Stone at an official event
Look at Emma Stone’s perfectly styled bob. The brown tones have made her copper colour softer, giving it a more realistic look. There is clearly warmth, but the colour isn’t too bright. The result is effortlessly stylish, with a natural, lived-in look that catches the light in a soft way. If you want to get this look, ask your colourist for a warm copper base with lowlights that are only slightly brown. A soft gloss or toner can make the colour brighter while keeping it muted. This is a modern take on classic red hair.
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Brunette Cocoa
Lana Del Rey is sitting and looking ahead.
Brunettes and Lana Del Ray are both going darker, richer, and shinier. Byrd suggests using hair colour instead of bleach to add dimension, which keeps the cuticle healthy. The result is depth that feels three-dimensional without a lot of contrast and is tone-on-tone with a lot of reflectivity.
Soft Liquid Black
A woman with long, curly hair and no sleeves is posing for a picture.
Olivia Dean is a great example of the soft black hair colour trend. She gives you endless glam ideas. Not blue, not flat, and not stark. This is a neutral, velvety black with a lot of shine. It makes health and reflection stand out, which gives it depth that feels smooth instead of harsh. This is a great choice for people who usually like dark colours to get them through the spring months. Richards says that one shade below pure black will still give you the deepest, darkest feel without going into the “inking jet black” category. This colour will still make you feel dark, but it will be much easier on your skin tone.
Cashmere Colour Wash
Amanda Seyfried’s high-density highlights blend perfectly into a smooth, creamy finish. There is only one level for highs, lows, and midtones, which makes the effect look like a “soft wash” instead of visible ribbons. Byrd says, “It’s high maintenance and expensive, but it’s made to look like natural blonde at its best: polished, simple, and luxurious without looking overworked.” Richards says that getting this look is like “old money” blonde, but with a single colour: “This is going to be done as a single process or gloss, with no highlights needed.” This colour is supposed to look shiny, soft, and very healthy. It will be a neutral blonde colour with a hint of creaminess.
Lit Base
Byrd says that the base break is becoming one of the most popular services at her salon. She says, “Instead of adding layers of highlights, we just lift the natural base one level to show off the warmth and shine that are already in the hair.” “On blondes, it softens and brightens the root, making the colour look more like it has light in it than like it has mouse in it. It makes brunettes look richer without making them look too different. The result is smooth, believable brightness that shows warmth instead of adding it.
