Each year has its own unique set of trends when it comes to fashion. The new trends for 2024 predict that color combination will be more luxurious and versatile than ever, which is why I am super excited to speculate on the new changes. There is good news for people who like experimenting with bold colors, subtle shades or anything in between because color lovers can expect new extreme transformations.
Excited to discover your next favorite color? Let’s dive in!
Soft Honey Blonde
Best described as a blonde, warm and delicate hair color under the sun, Soft Honey Blonde is ideal for people who want to look effortlessly like they just got back from vacation. It matches well with people having a warm complexion and looks gorgeous in both long and short hair. This color is perfect from the spring to summer months which will help capture every sunshine around you.
To keep this color vibrant, use sulfate free shampoo like Olaplex No.4 and keep moisturized by applying Moroccanoil Treatment. Repeated gloss treatments will ensure hair looks fresh and vibrant.
Icy Platinum Silver
The bold, high-fashion hair color that is in vogue now, Icy Platinum Silver, is a striking shade for those who prefer cooler hues. It works best on lighter bases and elegantly compliments people with lighter to medium skin. This color is suitable for people who want to undergo drastic changes.
Silver shades can become yellowish over time, so it is important to take extra care of them. Purple shampoos such as the Fanola No Yellow and deep conditioning masks like the Redken Extreme Strength Builder are ideal for hydration.
Warm Caramel Balayage
This technique of balayage gives a natural, three-dimensional look to the hair by blending brown with golden hues. It is well suited for those with medium to dark hair and warms with neutral skin tones. This technique is perfect for people who want a subtle yet stunning change with minimal maintenance.
To minimize fade out, use color safe shampoos like Pureology hydrate and heat protectants like Kerastase Discipline Fluidissime Sprays.
Chestnut Brown with Auburn Highlights
A fun yet sophisticated shade of Chestnut Brown with Auburn highlights is an amazing color for rich brunettes. This color is perfect for those balanced with auburn highlights. It’s suitable for almost all skin tones and makes brown and green eyes pop.
To keep your color vivid, it is recommended that you use Redken Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo and Aveda Color Conserve Conditioner. To avoid color fading, try not to spend a lot of time in the sun.
Sunset Copper Ombre
This hairstyle features a stunning transition from a deep burnett roots to fiery copper ends. This hairstyle is best paired warm and neutral skin tones as it provides an added glow to the face.
To maintain Joico Color Infuse Red Shampoo’s vibrancy, and salt water weekly deep conditioning mask such as Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! works wonders.
Ash Blonde with Dark Roots
This medium toned hair color pairs perfectly with darker roots and is great for creating a youthful look. Requires toning to maintain vibrancy but works well for fair to medium skin personas.
Kérastase Blond Absolu Purple Shampoo and Oribe Gold Lust Hair Oil work great to neutralize brassiness and add shine respectively.
Blends of Blonde Bronde
This color contains a perfect combination of blondes and brunette which gives great natural warmth along with a sun-kissed glow. It is ideal for those looking for depth but are not ready to fully switch over to blonde or brown. Best suited for medium skin tones.
Keep the color alive using Davines Alchemic Golden Shampoo combined with R+Co Sun Catcher Leave-In Conditioner for UV protection.
Brown Hair with a Cool Espresso Undertone
This color is best suited for someone looking for an elegant and polished appearance. It is perfect for deep, sassy dark brown shades with cool undertones ideally for skin of all types.
For keeping the shine, use Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo along with Virtue Smooth Conditioner.
Hints of Smoky Lilac
Smoky lilac hues make a blend between edgy and dreamy for those who wish for a hint of sophistication to their locks. Perfectly blends soft lavender tones with faint gray undertones giving it an other worldly and mystical effect. This type of look works great for those with cool or neutral skin and works well both long and short hair. This soft pastel colour is best suited for spring and makes a stunning transition into summer.
To preserve vibrancy, refresh the color every week with Moroccanoil Color Depositing Mask Lilac. Combine it with Olaplex No.4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo for preventing brassiness and maintaining the smoky effect.
Rose Gold Glow
This luminous blend of mild pink shades with warm gold undertones will help achieve the romantic and feminine touch. As one of the new trendy hair colors for 2025, rose gold alloy will undoubtedly make a grand entry. This color is ideal for sweet to moderate skin tones and works perfectly with short bobs, curls, and even long waves.
To preserve vibrancy, Redken Color Extend Blondage Mask should be applied once a week for added hydration and shine, while also using Kerastase Reflection Bain Chromatique Shampoo to prevent color fading.
Dark Chocolate with Toffee Lowlights
This flattering dimension brunette look has a rich base which heightens shine and contrasted with golden brown highlights blend of warmth and depth. This majestic shade is perfect for enhancing movement and dimensions in hair. And the best part, this color is universally flattering and works wonders on those with warm and neutral skin tones.
To hydrate and keep hair shiny, use Pureology Hydrate Shampoo. Moreover, use L’Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Rapid Reviver Deep Conditioner to ensure that the lowlights are nourished and shiny.
Neon Pink Pop
If you want to make a bold statement in the year 2025, neon pink pop might just be the fun and vibrant color you need. Perfect for risk-takers, this bold color looks great on anyone who is not afraid to get noticed for all the right reasons. For those with cooler toned skin, this eye catching color looks great on edgy pixie cuts, long flowing hair, and everything in between.
To retain the neon vibrancy, use Pulp Riot Neon Electric Hair Color Shampoo and with clarity Manic Panic Virgin Snow Toner.
Midnight blue Tones
Very dark, very deep, almost as elegant as black hair, these midnight blue tones give an alluring alternative. With their deep navy base, this almost black color perfectly suits those who prefer unique dark shades. It suits people with cool skin undertones and also makes curly textures and sleek styles pop out more.
To maintain the deep shade, Matrix Total Results Keep Me Vivid Shampoo and Joico Color Balance Blue Conditioner are essential to avoid fading.
Warm Butterscotch Blonde
The warm butterscotch blonde looks after the colors of caramel and golden honey which fosters a sun-kissed effect ideal for individuals with fair to medium skin tones. This color is ideal for someone trying to transition from a brunette to blonde because it is naturally vibrant.
Retain the golden warmth by using John Frieda Sheer Blonde Highlight Activating Shampoo. For a more completed look, use Wella Color Charm Toner in Honey Blonde.
Mushroom Brown Shades
Mushroom colored brown shades are a perfect balayage option, combining taupe brown with faint silver undertones for a sophisticated multidimensional look. This color is best for brunettes which helps to accentuate short bobs, long layered cuts, and fashionable shag cuts.
Maintain cool tones with Fanola No Yellow Shampoo and use Redken Shades EQ Gloss in Silver Brown for toning.
Rich Burgundy Elegance
Rich burguandy elegance possesses a royal touch and is a color that encapsulates the classical beauty. Anyone looking to alter their dark or brown hair by infusing lighter shades of red would benefit from this Trending shade. Coupled with a warm and neutral complexion, this color would enhance the vibrance in curly and long hair.
Keep the vibrancy using Aveda Madder Root Shampoo and Keracolor Color + Clenditioner in Red.
Soft Pastel Peach
Soft pastel peach blends delicate polished tones of pink with light peachy hues, resulting in the perfect trendy hair color for someone who loves a soft romantic aesthetic. This color is fresh youthful and works best for fair to medium skin tones as it gives the user a warm glow. People with warmer undertones will find that this color works much more better on them. However, if your skin is very cool toned, then opting for a more neutral peach variant might be your best bet.
To maintain the vibrance of pastel peach, using setochondriluk with Redken Color Extend Magnetics color safe shampoo and Olaplex No.8 bonded Intense Moisture mask as a nourishing mask work wonders. Pastel colors tend to fade quickly, and for those who want to keep the color fresh for longer, using Keracolor Color + Clenditioner in Peach as a color depositing conditioner once a week works great.
Mocha Brown with Warm Highlights
Mocha brown is a classic relished by many, and caramel babylights add warmth and versatility to this timeless color. This color looks good on everyone, especially those with a medium and olive complexion. The delicate caramel highlights give a sun-tinged effect that makes the strands appear thicker and more textured.
To ensure the mocha brown hair remains trendy, try using Pureology Hydrate Shampoo or Conditioner to retain moisture and glimmer. Also, adding Moroccanoil Treatment Light to the ends provides definition while preventing dryness and split ends.
Jet Black with Gloss Finish
Always a favorite, glossy jet black is back and hotter than ever in 2025. For those who prefer a fierce and sophisticated aesthetic, this glossy hue embodies style. The rich black color adds sparkle and increases contrast, especially for lighter skin tones. For brunettes, it makes an excellent go to shade to dress darker while still looking classic and timeless.
For an ultra-glossy finish, preserve the richness of the black hue by avoiding frequent washes. Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo is a great choice to use alongside John Frieda Luminous Glaze Clear Shine Gloss for extra shine.
Perfect Blend Strawberry Blonde
Strawberry blonde is emerging and quickly climbing the rank to become a fan favorite in 2025. This blend of golden blonde and coppery red is warm, fun, yet sophisticated. It not only flatters those with fair to medium skin, but also gives a naturally glazed look. Perfect for those who want to stand out, the unique blend of the two tones is sure to captivate anyone with its charm.
For color maintenance, keep the brass edge away with Kérastase Blond Absolu Bain Lumiere Shampoo. Weekly gloss treatments dpHUE Gloss+ in Strawberry will help keep the vibrance as well.
Lavender-tinged Platinum Ice
Lavendar tinted platinum ice is breathtaking for 2025 because the lavender adds puck to the ice. An icy color infused with lavender, making it cooler in tone. It has a platinum base of blonde color which almost seems pastel purple. It adds an otherworldly charm to hair and works wonders on fair skin.
To prevent yellowing and keep the beautiful tone cold, use a deep conditioner like Joico Defy Damage Protective Masque, along with using the Fanola No Yellow Shampoo.
Hazed Cinnamon Spice Shades
A blend of warm cinnamon and auburn tones create this brunette or brown color known as ‘Cinnamon spice hues’. It is complemented by overwhelming the hazel or green eyes, perfect for darker to medium skin tones. Outstanding to girls looking for vibrant colors that radiate in the summer or spring.
Redken Extend Magnetics alongside a hydrating mask from Moroccan Oil restores the block spices while maintaining the golden tone without burning out.
Vivid Streaks of Magenta
Expressive magenta streaks are perfect for those dominantly brunette or blonde who want a color that adds fun while remaining fierce. This style is perfect for those who want a youthful and fun edge without all the commitment that comes with a full head dye job.
To protect the color, limit heat styling and use color-enhancing shampoos, like Joico Color Infuse Red Shampoo, to maintain vibrancy. Protecting against damage can be achieved using leave-in treatments, such as Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother.
Natural Sand Blonde
Natural sand blonde is the best option for those who want to maintain an easy-going and effortless image. This shade is a fantastic mix of blonde and brown. It fits so well on light to medium complexion and brownish green fresh looking eyes.
To maintain your sand blonde cleanness and brightness use purple shampoo as Fanola No Yellow and a lightweight conditioner such as Oribe Bright Blonde Conditioner.
Ash Brown with Subtle Highlights
It’s a good choice for anyone looking to lighten their dark brunette hair without it becoming too light. This ash brown shade is more softly highlighted and gives an extra depth and dimension onto dark hair.
Use Matrix Total Results Brass Off Shampoo and Kérastase Blond Absolu Cicaplasme leave in treatment for the cool toned coloring maintenance.
Deep Wine Red
Deep wines red is luxurious and bold which gives a sultry yet elegant touch to any hair length effortlessly. It’s stunning on long hair especially on warm skin with brown or green eyes, adding an eye catching and more youthful appeal.
To maintain the vibrancy, Aveda Color Conserve Shampoo with Kérastase Elixir Ultime hair oil ensures the lively color joing us.
Conclusion
Choosing the most suitable fresh hair color ideas 2025 can go a long way in improving your fashion and self-esteem. From trendy soft highlights to bold blondes and deep brunettes, there is a shade equally suitable to every personality and preferences. Tell us in the comments which trend you will be trying this year!
