Anything Rihanna does is guaranteed to be an instant hit. Whether it’s her unconventional style, flawless makeup, or sleek manicures, the superstar dominates lifestyle trends like no one else. Naturally, the world went crazy (well, us too) when she lightened her hair in 2023. Not only did the rich honey blonde look suit the beauty mogul, it became the hottest hair color trend overnight.
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With summer just around the corner, you might be craving a change. Changing your hair color is one of the easiest ways to refresh your look. If we had to give our opinion on the matter, we would recommend going for a lighter color. Of course, the same blonde shade doesn’t look the same on everyone. That’s why it’s so important to entrust your hair to a professional hairstylist. “To get personalized advice, it’s best to consult a professional hairstylist who will diagnose your skin color and help you choose the blonde shade that suits you best,” emphasized colorist Abby Haliti in an interview with Grazia.
But you can still bring ideas to the salon. or Here’s a list of the 5 hottest blonde shades for summer 2024. With a range of undertones, there’s a blonde for everyone. From the warmth of honey to the cool appeal of platinum and shanti, you’re sure to find a new blonde you’ll love.
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Warm honey blonde could be the hottest hair color of 2024
Warm honey blonde, the color version of melting honey highlights, looks poised to reign supreme for the rest of 2024, keeping with summer vibes even as seasons come and go.
For best results, skip the commercial dyes and head to your local hair salon. Your stylist will tailor the coloring formula to your hair color, but the end result should be a warm blonde color. It looks great on darker skin tones, but anyone with warm skin can easily pull it off.
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Chantilly Blonde is a creamy summer dream
The trend of naming hair colors after foods shows no signs of stopping. Chantilly blonde, popularized by Beyoncé, is a cooler-toned shade that resembles the color of Chantilly, a creamy, vanilla-infused French dessert.
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Featuring creamy highlights, Chantilly blonde is the cool cousin of regular blonde. It may be a pain to maintain, but the benefit of this vanilla-inspired shade is that it complements most skin tones. Plus, if you’re starting out with a darker hair color, it’s the ideal transition into platinum town, giving you the best of both worlds.
A soft blonde shade will brighten up your summer
Soft blonde shades are great for those who want a change of hair color without worrying too much. A slightly lighter shade of warm “earth blonde,” Soft Blonde can be tailored to suit your taste.
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Darker skinned people look good in both dark and light shades, while fair skinned people generally look best in light soft blondes. Another great thing about this natural shade is that it’s easy to achieve with techniques like balayage and baby lights, so it’s easy to maintain (important in summer).
Platinum Blonde: An Icon That Will Never Go Away
Platinum blondes are like the popular girl in high school: everyone wants to be friends with her, but they’re also a little intimidated. If you’ve ever wanted to dip your toe in the platinum pool, summer 2024 is the time to do it.
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Platinum blonde is one of the most striking hair shades, but it does so much more than that: it not only gives you a glowing summer effect, but also gets the sunshine on your side, keeping your platinum blonde shade looking as fresh as the day you dyed it.
The bravest should choose icy blonde
This blonde shade is as cool as it gets, despite being one of the hottest hair color trends for summer 2024. While the name may not conjure up images of fun in the sun, icy blonde hair could be the ultimate makeover you need this summer.
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Perfect for seasoned blondes, icy blonde looks best when done professionally, so experimenting over the sink is not recommended. If you go out in the world with your most daring blonde hair possible, you might fall prey to the myth that “blonde is more fun.”
