Style Hair 25 Beautiful Blonde Hair Colors To Take To The Salon This Year Find inspiration for your perfect shade of blonde. By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 16, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: @los_pastel Do blondes really have more fun? We can neither confirm nor deny, but these beautiful blonde hair color ideas will have anyone itching to try it out. If you're in the mood for a hair color refresh or to try something totally new, we've got all the options. Whether channeling a platinum shade à la Marilyn Monroe or our favorite color crush, ash blonde, consider the much-needed inspiration to help you update your hairstyle handled for your next hair appointment on all ends of the blonde spectrum. These 25 blonde hair colors complement complexions of all types and will leave you feeling brightened up for the year. 01 of 25 Sandy Blonde @philipforesto Sandy blonde is another color you should consider if you want a more "beigey" or muted blonde. This beige hue is a result of combining a gold base with a cooler reflecting shade. 02 of 25 Warm Blonde @los_pastel / Instagram This low-maintenance color is as effortless as it is timeless. We love how these loose waves play up the natural tones of her color with subtle highlights. 03 of 25 Champagne Blonde @los_pastel / Instagram This shade is a combination of cool pearl and a tad of gold. It softens blondes and adds a creamy, luxurious tone to the hair. The perfect addition is to have your root shadowed for a more "lived-in look." 04 of 25 Dirty Blonde Shadow Root @los_pastel Brunettes can always get in on the sunny times, too. With a shadow root and seamless balayage highlights, this hair color is low-maintenance enough to push back your touch-up appointment for a few months. 05 of 25 Rooty Ash Blonde @justinandersoncolor Dark roots and super blonde strands can totally get along, especially when choosing a cool-toned ashy blonde that matches your natural hair tone. 06 of 25 Rose Blonde @hairbylindal Try a rose blonde shade if you favor a little more warmth in your locks. These are shades that are infused with a little more copper and pearl, giving a not-quite-red yet not-quite-blonde look. 07 of 25 Cool Shadow Root Blonde @hairbynathi It's hard to strike a better balance between a dark base color and cool blonde than these seamless balayage babylights. 08 of 25 Spiced Gold Blonde @jamiewilhelm.hair Wanting to phase out of pure blonde locks? Spiced gold blonde is a good transitional color. Bring the perfect mix of gold and copper tones to achieve this hue. 09 of 25 Baby Platinum Blonde @justinandersoncolor / Instagram Make platinum blonde more wearable and low maintenance with highlights and lowlights throughout to create a multi-dimensional baby blonde look. Blend into the roots to reduce trips to the salon. 10 of 25 Golden Blonde Balayage @hairby.rheia Who isn't striving for a blonde hair shade that is easy and breezy enough to last for weeks and weeks without any extra tweaks? Ask for varying shades of gold, honey, and baby blonde. 11 of 25 Bronde Instagram/@ courtneymclarenhair A mashup of brown and blonde, "bronde" is gaining traction as a lower-maintenance hair color than bright to-the-root blonde. Characterized by darker root base that transitions into blonde, the end result is more muted. 12 of 25 Pearl Blonde @peypaintshair Like platinum, but with an extra pearly zing. This color looks absolutely striking when added to slightly darker roots to create a color melt with major style. 13 of 25 Dark Shadowed Blonde @salsalhair Golden highlights are met by rich lowlights to produce a swoon-worthy dark blonde. This color best accentuates complexions with olive tones. 14 of 25 Sunset Blonde @ninezeroone A healthy dose of late-afternoon light makes dirty blonde look brilliant in any season. This warm hair color feels just like a sunset. 15 of 25 Balayage Blonde Curls @chrisgreenehair We can't get enough of the cult-favorite coloring technique balayage that can lend as much or as little color as you'd like. With highlights sweeping from face-framing layers to the back end of your tresses, you can brighten up a dark base color without being too stark of a change. 16 of 25 Sandy Stone Blonde @lisasatornhair A neutral blonde for all skin tones, stone blonde is the perfect way to lighten up your darker blonde strands without having to go full-on platinum. 17 of 25 Blonde Money Pieces @danielmbeauty Even the darkest of brunettes can get a dose of blonde on their strands by concentrating on the face-framing "money pieces." Make sure to blend the blonde in with subtle babylights. 18 of 25 Blush Blonde @styledbychlo_ This blushing strawberry-tinged hair color crosses the bridge between blonde and auburn in the loveliest of ways. 19 of 25 Frosted Wheat Blonde @leysahairandmakeup / Instagram Typically associated with winter blondes, cool blonde is actually oh-so flattering for warmer seasons like summer, too. Ask for a root smudge to marry your roots to the new hair color. 20 of 25 Butterscotch Blonde @mizzchoi/Instagram Warm and melty like butterscotch, this hair color is akin to a honey blonde. 21 of 25 Ice Blonde Hair Color @mizzchoi Hello, modern color crush! We're loving the cool-girl color of the moment for its grey undertones that are matched by a youthful bright blonde. 22 of 25 Golden Blonde @nikkilee901 Old Hollywood glamour comes in its finest form of a perfect golden blonde. This look will freshen up your look any time of year. 23 of 25 Blonde Hair Color With Lowlights @laci.mane Lowlights on bright blonde hair create a visual depth that brilliantly adds volume even after a few days post-shampoo. 24 of 25 Sandy Blonde Hair Color @los_pastel No sun and sand necessary to attain a beautiful sandy blonde wherever you are. Shimmering highlights and just a hint of lowlights with cool undertones create this perfectly effortless color. 25 of 25 Beige Neutral Blonde @ninezeroone You don't have to choose decidedly between cool and warm tones. Instead, ask for a neutral bronde color that will be effortlessly low-maintenance. Frequently Asked Questions Does blonde make you look older or younger? Lighter hair hues provide you with a youthful appearance. Hair shades such as warm blonde, tan, or gold will reflect light away from your face, removing the shadows that can sometimes age a person's features. How do you make blonde hair appear thicker? Darker hair colors appear thicker than lighter hues, so adding some low-lights to your blonde hair can add a thicker dimension. For a fuller look, choose a shade of brown, red-brown, or black that complements your hair color. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit