Summer hair colours can be summed up in one word: fun. From the usual winners, like sandy blondes and golden hues, to bold colour statements like neon and pastels, there’s something about the warmer months that brings energy to our hair choices.
If loud, bright shades aren’t your thing, not to worry. This summer, A-list colourist and Redken ambassador Laurie Heaps says softer shades are coming to the fore this season, too. “This year, we’re leaning into tones that feel warm, natural, and sun-kissed,” Heaps says. “Nothing too extreme, just soft, believable colour that enhances your natural vibe.”
“I think the emphasis is less on trends and more on creating healthy, vibrant colour that’s luminous and – crucially – lets the hair’s natural depth show through,” says Kadi Lee, celebrity colourist and founder of Highbrow Hippie. “Healthy hair is the key to healthy colour.”
When the summer season starts, the world is your metaphorical oyster – at least hair-wise. To inspire your new look, we asked the pros to lay out the most popular trending colours, along with exactly what to ask for to get the look. Consider this the ultimate hair-colour guide for our set-to-be scorching summer.
Cinnamon gloss
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In line with the soft coppers we’ve been loving all year, Heaps says to opt for something like a glossy cinnamon to elevate your natural shade. “This isn’t about going full red but adding a soft cinnamon tone to brunettes or darker blondes for depth,” she says. To keep hair healthy and natural-looking, she recommends products like the Redken Acidic Color Gloss Shampoo and Gloss Conditioner, which can help keep hair shiny and vibrant between touch-up appointments.
