Top 20 Summer Hair Colour Trends

Summer is fast approaching, and many are on the hunt for a seasonal makeover to make the most out of the hottest time of the year. With its festivals, bbq parties, alfresco dinners and nights out with friends - this is the perfect time to show off a new look. Looking for some new hair colour ideas for summer? Then look no further than this list to find the hottest shades.

Mixed Shade Colours

Getting a makeover doesn’t always necessarily mean getting a whole new colour that completely changes your hair root to ends - and this is where mixed shades come into play.

You can either add a touch of colour by committing to professional care or by buying some mixed shades clip-in hair extensions, for a temporary change. Either way, here’s a selection of ideas for those that would like to keep it subtle.

Bronde

The bronde balayage is one of the trendiest looks for a natural brunette. It includes elements that blend in perfectly with the lighter shades applied with the balayage itself and the brown depth of your natural tresses. A bold but natural touch of class that stays low-key but instantly upgrades your hair colour. Mixed shades hair extensions can be used to create this gorgeous finish in your tresses without any bleach damage! 

Peach

A few peachy strands make blonde hair blushy and flirtatious, without being too bold and “out there”. Peach is definitely in the top 5 summer hair colours, and if your hair is naturally light (or has already been bleached) it can be achieved with toning shampoos in the comfort of your own home.

Platinum

Shadowed roots and platinum blonde long strands are all the rage if what you’re looking for is a bold and edgy look for long hair. The bleached platinum tresses against naturally dark roots are a rock star’s favourite, to be worn with confidence and personality. Find your match among our collection of blonde hair extensions today!

Caramel

A caramel balayage can go a long way - ask Sofia Vergara, Jessica Alba or Jennifer Lopez. As the most flattering shade for warm skin undertones, caramel is a welcoming, creamy hue that looks as enticing as ever. For some celebrities, this popular summer hair trend dominates the scene all year around. . 

Pastel Balayage

To some, summer equals a lot of parties and festivals. And what’s the best choice to start rocking your glittery outfits and braided looks? Pastel hair colours have gone from being frowned upon from our parents to becoming an insatiable trend - as seen on influencers and celebrities around the world.

Money Piece

The money piece hair trend has resurfaced from the 90s and made its way back with the aid of celebrities such as Dua Lipa, Beyonce and Jennifer Lawrence. Its name comes from the conception that not only this look will make you look expensive, but… It will also require high maintenance! If you’re not scared of regular appointments at the salon, then you should definitely give it a try - after all, it’s been the hottest hair trend throughout summer 2021 and 2022. Read all about this new hair trend that is breaking the internet in our money piece hair blog.

Bold Money Piece Hair

If your hair is there to make a bold statement, then look no further than a bleach platinum blonde money piece in contrast with dark hair (looking at you, Dua). This bold look is a modern revisitation of the famously bicolour hair worn by popstar Geri Halliwell during the golden age of the Spice Girls.

Money Piece Balayage

If you’d like to keep it more on the low-key side, then why not take the best of both worlds? Face-framing highlights blending in harmony with your natural colour and added balayage on the rest of your hair will make you look naturally sun kissed without having to fly abroad (although, if I could have both it would be amazing).

Funky Coloured Money Piece Hair

If you’re looking to add colour and funk to your tresses, you may want to invest in funky coloured shades to touch up your money piece hairstyle with. You may not be ready for a full head of pink tresses, but face-framing rosy strands? Absolutely adorable. Check out our range of funky shade hair extensions, to instantly change your look within minutes. 

Ashy Money Piece Hair

If you’re embracing your greys or simply not too in love with the golden and honey-like shades that start spawning on everyone’s head during summer, you may want to try and give this hair trend a chance by adding a touch of silver. Ashy highlights that start from the front of your hair and mix with the rest of your natural hair can go a long way.

Money Piece Hair With Bangs

Whether you have committed to a haircut or are willing to spice up your clip-in fringe hair extension, know that you can easily rock a money piece hair style with bangs too. You can either go for subtle touches of colour around your eyes or a bold, fully dyed fringe that blends in with your face-framing tendrils. A must-try!

Hair Colour Ideas

Looking for a full-head change? If your motto is “go big or go home”, then it’s not surprising for you to be scrolling down to this section. Whether you’re a blonde looking to go blonder or a redhead looking to flip the script with a jet-black mane, read on to find the perfect hair colour for this season.

Golden Honey Blonde

One of the most popular hair colours for summer is always blonde, often associated with your hair getting naturally highlighted by the sun (psst: you can read more about this in our blog: Why Does Hair Get Lighter In Summer?.

In 2023, the trend leans towards golden honey shades, in line with the popularity of warm shades for the year. This sweet, sun-kissed hue is flattering on a wide range of skin tones, making it a versatile choice for those seeking a fresh, summery look without worrying too much about their tan fading, or their makeup having to drastically change. Think of the scrumptious volume and depth you can achieve with golden honey hair in messy buns, fishtail braids, and glossy mermaid waves. Find your perfect match to boost new hairstyles and unleash your creativity with clip in hair extensions in shade: Barbie Blonde.

Rich Auburn

Who says brunettes can't have a little summer fun with their hair colour? Okay, literally no one has ever said that (or at least I hope so), but the red hair moment that we had during autumn 2022 and the beginning of 2023 is far from finished, and it’s now bleeding into the summer obsession of brunettes. Recreating a blend of warm brown tones and dark red delivers a unique cherry cola flavoured look that is simply too good not to be tried. Ideal for those that are looking to add some spice and vibrancy to their tresses without bleaching too much. Find your look among products such as dark auburn hair extensions, or the ever popular Cowgirl Copper hair extensions.

Expensive Brunette

Labelled as the hottest brunette hair trend of spring 2022, expensive brunette is a shade rich in depth and texture for naturally dark haired beauties.

Rocked by celebs such as Hailey Bieber, Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez - this brown hair colour is far from being your one shade, colour-block box dye brunette makeover. Instead, it requires a lot of work to achieve the perfect movement and richness. Find out more about this trend in our expensive brunette blog. 

Strawberry Blonde

This hair colour is the lovechild between golden blonde and natural red hair - and believe it or not, some rare beauties out there have it natural. Talk about being lucky! Strawberry blonde is a romantic shade that works with any skin undertone. Bonus points! And obviously, if stars like Blake Lively and Sydney Sweeney gave it a go, it must mean something… Add some volume, length, and thickness to your strawberry blonde tresses with our Strawberry Blonde hair extensions today! 

Nectar Blonde

Wheat blonde has been the hottest shade for light hair for a long time, but this year - together with the return of Schiaparelli pink to dominate the fashion scene - a new shade of blonde has made its debut: nectar blonde. Rich, creamy and warm (but never brassy) this hair colour serves the purpose of completing a look. Works best on longer hair and comes to new life with big bouncy blowouts.

Read more about this topic in our Nectar Blonde Is The Next Spring Hair Colour blog. 

Auburn

Interested in red? I mean, it is the colour of love after all - and let’s be honest, we all gave it a try at some point (or intensively thought about it!). If you’re not ready to fully commit to the redhead life, you can always resort to auburn - a deep and darker shade of red that will never go unnoticed (and is relatively low maintenance too)! Browse our collection of red hair extensions to instantly match your hair. 

Jet Black

Those who have tried it will know - there’s no colour as glossy and deep as jet black. Even if your hair is not at its best stage, pitch black tresses will instantly gain glow and plump. This rich shade brings to life fierce and sleek looks the best. If you’re thinking of dyeing your hair black, get ready for long term commitment - as it’s a real pain to get rid of. But if your heart is set on it, know that you’re in for a distinctive, unforgettable look! Have a look at this jet black ponytail hairstyle created by Stella Cini with our clip-in ponytail hair extension!

4) Funky & Colourful Hair (back to index)

You’re not one to settle for less, and when you commit to a change you mean it. You probably tried it all already - bleach blonde, brunette, ginger and even black. You managed to grow out of each one of these phases and your eyes are now targeting pastel hair colour ideas and fun colour hair trends for this year. Does this sound like you? If the answer is yes, then read on to find out about the top 5 funky hair colours for summer!

Pastel Pink

I have talked about pastel pink before, and it’s easy to see why: it’s coming back stronger than ever! After Emily Ratajkowski pink head makeover, everyone’s going crazy about this soft, romantic and funky shade. Are you feeling adventurous this summer? Then perhaps it’s time to give pink a try. If you don’t feel like dyeing your whole head pastel pink, how about you indulge in adding a few blushy strands to your natural hair instead? That’s it, a few, strategically placed dashes of colour can be popped on and off with pastel pink hair extensions, meaning that your natural tresses won’t undergo any damage and you’ll look incredibly cool for the summer, no strings attached. Read more about the allure of pink hair in our dedicated blog: Emily Ratajkowski's Pink Hair Is The Summer Trend You Didn't Know You Needed.

Silver

Whether you’re embracing natural greys, silver hair extensions or dyeing your hair silver to channel your inner Daenerys Targaryen, know that you’re doing something that is still considered extremely trendy. Not many have the courage to go grey, but it’s an edgy and witchy shade that doesn’t compromise on looking classy - no matter the hairstyle.

Blue

Ready to feel like a mermaid? If you’d like your tresses to blend in with the crystalline waters of your holiday destination then go for a blue head. Blue isn’t just the colour of the sea, it also is a celebrities’ favourite - stars like Katy Perry and Lady Gaga have made it a signature look, and so can you! Looking for the ultimate shortcut? Then check out our range of vibrant blue hair extensions.

Canary Yellow

Not to be confused with blonde, yellow hair adds a touch of punk to any look. Even Kylie Jenner gave it a go! Yellow hair is bright, edgy and creamy - perfect for any length and unforgettable under the scorching sun of summer 2022.

Lilac

Lilac is a pastel shade that keeps it lowkey - probably the classiest, most elegant funky hair colour you can think of. If applied evenly, its texture appears soft and creamy, and works perfectly with both warm and cool toned skins. Unfortunately it’s not an easy shade to achieve, hence its rarity. But if your hair type allows you to give it a go, it’s a must-try!

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