How to DIY These Trending Hair Colors At Home
How To DIY These 6 Trending Summer Hair Colors At Home
If you want to inject some fresh energy into your beauty look for the upcoming months, a new hair color is always a stellar idea. Besides, we know that those old highlights have been lingering for a few too many weeks — no judgment! For summer (which is, shockingly, not that far away) the trends are appearing to fall into two camps: those who want a subtle refresh that amplifies their natural hair shade, and those who are craving a complete overhaul, the kind that might prompt your friends to ask "is that a wig?" Nope — it's just you living your most fearless life with a brand new hair color.
But the reality is that no matter what level of color transformation you're looking for, the upkeep is decidedly not low-maintenance. Sure, treating yourself to a day in your colorist's chair can be incredibly restorative, but who doesn't want a bit more time (and budget) to spend on things other than a three-hour highlight touchup? That's where at-home dyes come in.
Coloring your hair from the comfort of your own bathroom has come a long way since the '90s and early aughts, with safer, more effective formulas in a dizzying array of shade options. Whether you want to try your hand (or head) at a bubblegum pink or creamsicle tone, or stick to the perennial classics like buttery blonde or chocolatey brunette, you're just a half hour away from your new summer hair look.
Keep reading for the six best trending hair colors to try at home, and helpful tips to perfect your processing like a pro.
Soft Peach
Revlon ColorSilk Digitones™ Hair Color in Sunset Peach ($6)
While pink hair might be the quintessential alternative hair color for people looking to step outside the beauty box, don't discount its cooler cousin, soft peach. With warm golden undertones that dazzle on just about every skin tone under the sun, your summer hair is just begging for some blush dimension. To achieve salon-worthy results at home — especially if your hair is on the darker side — be sure to add a platinum kit to lighten your strands before adding color to keep your peach tones as vibrant as possible.
Cherry Coke Red
Revlon ColorSilk Beautiful Color™ Hair Color in Cherry Red ($5)
If you've glanced at social media over the past few weeks then you've seen that "Cherry Coke" red hair is all over the industry's hottest street-style stars. This ammonia-free formula keeps your tone looking dynamic and unmistakably fashion-forward, for a rich cool red that is primed to be your chicest summer accessory.
Mushroom Blonde
Revlon ColorSilk Beautiful Color™ Hair Color in Mushroom Blonde ($5)
The muted mushroom blonde craze isn't going anywhere in 2023 and it's not hard to see why — the subtle underlights and dynamic beige tones are the epitome of that understated lived-in color that will entice every stranger to ask who does your highlights. The 3D Color Gel Technology™ also ensures that your color looks dynamic and multi-tonal, never flat or one-note, without needing to sit for hours in a stylist's chair.
Copper Penny
Revlon ColorSilk Beautiful Color™ Hair Color in Light Auburn ($5)
Copper penny hair is still very much leading the pack when it comes to 2023 hair color trends, and this sumptuous auburn shade will only look better as it lightens in the summer sun. For a silky, shiny color that will help you achieve an entirely new look for the season ahead, don't be afraid to lean into auburn. And to keep the vibrant dye from staining your skin while it processes, add a thin layer of petroleum jelly around your ears and hairline.
Expensive Brunette
Revlon ColorSilk Beautiful Color™ Hair Color in Dark Golden Brown ($5)
Whoever said blonds have more fun never met the luxe tones of a dark golden brown (aka "expensive brunette"). With sun-kissed highlights that embody seaside summer hangs, this hair color will no doubt make your latest hair transformation look impossibly expensive, without breaking the bank.
Buttercream Blond
Revlon ColorSilk Beautiful Color™ Hair Color in Champagne Blonde ($5)
Champagne is destined to be everywhere this summer, both at your backyard parties and as your newest blond color. With neutral undertones and rich dimension, the buttercream blond color trend is perfect for channeling your inner sunny, summer goddess. Pro tip? This shade is also ideal for concealing grays and helping them blend in while your color grows out.
