Spring’s Hottest Hair Color Trends
The blonde, red, and brunette that everyone is asking for right now.
This spring and summer, hair color is leaning softer, warmer, and far more dimensional. Across salon feeds, the ultra-icy blondes and high-contrast color of previous seasons are giving way to tones that look glossier, more natural, and easier to wear in real life. From creamy vanilla blondes to soft copper reds and sunlit brunettes, this season’s shades are less about dramatic transformation and more about richness, movement, and healthy-looking shine.
This season’s blonde trend is all about softness. Vanilla blonde blends creamy beige, neutral gold, and subtle brightness to create a color that feels polished without looking overly processed. Unlike the stark platinum tones that dominated previous summers, vanilla blonde has a more natural, expensive-looking finish with dimension woven throughout the hair rather than one flat bright tone — like this creamy blonde from Samantha Pinto, owner of Ampersand Atelier Salon in Farmingdale.
Copper is sticking around for spring and summer, but in a much more wearable way. Instead of bold, fire-engine reds, this season’s versions lean softer and more blended — think cinnamon, strawberry, and apricot-inspired tones that add warmth without overwhelming the complexion. The result feels glowy, fresh, and especially striking in natural sunlight. We love this soft copper by Angela Alberici, co-owner of Hair Dreams in St. James.
Sunlit Brunette
Brunettes are also getting a seasonal update with softer ribbons of caramel, honey, and amber dimension woven through darker bases. Often referred to as “sunlit brunette,” the look mimics the kind of natural lightening hair gets after time spent outdoors. The overall effect is glossy, rich, and low-maintenance while still giving movement and brightness throughout the hair, like this brunette by Frankie Lucarelli at Bocu Salon in Commack.
