Hair klaxon! Everybody stop asking, yes blondes have more fun! From caramel to ash to pearl to platinum to butter, blonde hair colour comes in a kazillion hues to suit who you are, and transform you into who you want to be. So what beautiful blonde hair shades are topping the colour charts this year?
Let’s find out!
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Contents
- 1 What is blonde hair?
- 2 Will blonde hair suit me?
- 3 Take the quiz!
- 4 What hair color suits me?
- 5 Which are the hottest blonde hair shades?
- 6 Caramel Blonde.
- 7 Can I dye my hair caramel blonde at home?
- 8 Natural Blonde.
- 9 Can I dye my hair a natural blonde shade at home?
- 10 Strawberry blonde.
- 11 Can I dye my hair strawberry blonde at home?
- 12 Light Ash Blonde.
- 13 Can I dye my hair ash blonde at home?
- 14 Platinum blonde.
- 15 Icy white brightness.
- 16 Can I dye my hair platinum blonde at home?
- 17 Silver blonde.
- 18 Can I dye my hair silver blonde at home?
- 19
What is blonde hair?
It’s an eye-sparkling, face-framing natural colour that goes lighter in the sunshine and darker as you get older.
Blonde hair comes in many shades that are differentiated by their tones – warmer tones pull red and yellower pigments and cooler tones have a base of purple or blue.
What we love about it is its versatility. It’s uber fabulous as an accent colour too. Perfect for ombre, dipped ends, highlights and balayage styles or blended with other striking colours like purple and silver.
Check out the latest looks for ideas and inspiration.
Will blonde hair suit me?
The good news is, there’s a shade for every skin tone- whether you’re cool or warm.
You can use our checklist to see find out which undertone you are.
If you have warm undertones:
- You have red or golden undertones in your hair.
- Your skin tone will be golden, tan or olive.
- You have green veins in your wrist.
- You suit bright or rich shades.
- You probably have freckles.
- Gold jewellery looks awesome on you.
Choose warm hair colours like caramel blonde, butter blonde and strawberry blonde.
If you have cool undertones:
- Your skin tone is pink or pale.
- You prefer wearing jewel and pastel colours.
- The colour yellow does not look good on you.
- You have blue veins in your wrist.
- Pearls and silver jewellery look awesome on you.
Choose cool, multi-dimensional blonde colours like ash blonde, platinum blonde and silver blonde.
Take the quiz!
If you’re not sure if you have warm or cool undertones or what kind of colours are best for you, you can take our quiz to get some fabulous hair colour ideas!
What hair color suits me?
You can also try on some virtual hair colours with the Best apps to change your hair color!
Which are the hottest blonde hair shades?
If you’re ready to brighten up your hair at home, here are the super on trend blonde hair shades you need in your life right now! Find out more about each one in our Best blonde hair dye reviews.
For warm undertones:
Caramel Blonde.
The sweet coloured sensation.
Ahhh, sweet caramel hair. That heady blend of brown and blonde that’s all sun-kissed, beachy, alluring and lustrous. The toasted, light brown look has got our heads in a spin. From catwalk to sidewalk, it’s everywhere we look right now.
Caramel blonde is a dark blonde/light brown blend of sun-kissed tones that add depth and dimension to any look.
From dark bronde caramel tones to golden and beige accents, the range of caramel shades and hues work amazingly as a base for other on-trend styles like ombre, balayage and caramel highlights.
It’s a warm, rich colour that also knits well with dark roots for a on-point, grown-out look.
Can I dye my hair caramel blonde at home?
Of course! Caramel hair is an easy colour to try out yourself at home. Check out the Best Caramel Hair dyes to find the find shade for you.
Natural Blonde.
Naturally gorgeous in every way.
Natural hair dye is as close as you’ll get to the real thing. It can be buttery, creamy or veer towards ashy depending on your base colour.
It’s slightly on the warm side but great for neutral tones and works amazingly as a base for highlights or balayage looks.
What we love about natural shades are that they bring out the best in your features. Light eyes or dark, warm skin or cool, natural has a fuss-free, laid back vibe that you’ll love.
Can I dye my hair a natural blonde shade at home?
Sure can! But make sure you read the instructions on the side of the box to match you hair correctly to your current shade. Nailing natural all depends on getting this spot on.
Strawberry blonde.
The tantalisingly tasty look.
One shade that’s storming up the colour trend charts for this year is Strawberry blonde. Pastel colours are hot in our Hair colour trends this year and this soft, sexy pink hue is a delicious addition.
Strawberry blonde dances between pale blonde shades and red hair shades and is not quite one or the other – it’s the best of both.
It’s not a natural colour but it’s a tone blondes or redheads enjoy flirting with to add a bit of depth or lighten their natural colour. If you have fair skin, eyes and freckles, it’ll look awesome on you.
Can I dye my hair strawberry blonde at home?
Yes you can get strawberry blonde hair at home! Although, because it’s a tint of red or pink on a pale base, there’s no such thing as strawberry blonde box dyes. You have to already have super light hair and then pick a pink or red box dye to get the effect.
For cool undertones:
Light Ash Blonde.
The silky cool hue.
Ash is a cool shade with notes of blue, purple and silver. Ash blonde refers to a very light and almost white shade with distinct ashy grey undertones.
The smokey tone is incredibly versatile as can hold its own from one season to the next. It doesn’t have to be super light, but your hair will need to have a light base colour to achieve it.
Plus it will take other colours really well, so you can add temporary touches of pink, blue, and purple highlights if your heart desires.
Can I dye my hair ash blonde at home?
You need a super light base to achieve ash blonde hair at home. Read the advice on the box you choose carefully to match it with the colour your hair is now.
Platinum blonde.
Icy white brightness.
Platinum is a timeless shade that’s also known as white-blonde or ice blonde. It’s almost-white lustre is achieved by using bleach to strip your hair of all colour pigment to get it super super light.
The icy-white shade is not for everyone. It can wash out your skin tone and make you look ashen if it’s not right for you. Cool tones will suit it best and those with naturally lighter hair are more likely to carry it off.
You’ll also need an excellent purple shampoo to keep any brassiness at bay.
If you can rock it, you definitely should! It’s a statement blonde shade that suits any style and looks totally amazing with darker roots or dipped ends.
Can I dye my hair platinum blonde at home?
Bleaching your hair at home is not as simple as other home hair dye processes. The results are pretty dramatic and irreversible so you need to go slow and steady. There are loads of bleaching kits you can buy to get the look at home.
Check out our awesome guide, How to bleach your hair at home, DIY style for a step-by-step guide to a safe and successful process!
Silver blonde.
Shimmering shades of silver.
There’s never been a better time to go grey. The gorgeous granny trend of grey and silver hair is lighting up our worlds and putting a sparkle on our heads.
Silver is part of the exquisite metallic hair colour trend that includes rich coppers and strawberry golds.
From smokey greys and ice silvers to mushroom greys and rose silver, we love silver hair for it’s versatility.
Not only does it go well with styles like balayage and ombre, we love it best mixed with pastel colours. It’s no wonder silver-blonde hair is so popular right now.
Can I dye my hair silver blonde at home?
If your hair is pre-lightened and you’re ready to get some sleek silver tones, there are some fabulous silver at-home dyes you can try. Just don’t forget to do that strand test first to check your colour will result in a silver shade you love!