Try These Pretty Blonde Hair Color Ideas for a Whole New You
They say blondes have more fun, but there's only one way to know for sure! If you're ready to take the plunge and go lighter, browse through our collection of the best blonde hair color ideas and bring one of these stunning looks to your next salon appointment. There are so many gorgeous shades to choose from, whether you're going for a platinum blonde look like Cate Blanchett or a bronde style à la Sarah Jessica Parker. Even if you have a super dark hair color, you can easily still brighten it up with some blonde highlights.
While these shades would make excellent summer hair color ideas, there are also quite a few looks that would work well as fall hair colors and winter hair colors. Although blonde hair is often thought of as being hard to maintain, we found some inspiration that will allow for more subtle regrowth, saving you precious time and money.
No matter what you're looking for, we've got you covered with beautiful blonde hair colors ranging from the palest platinum to the darkest blonde and everything in between. And let's not forget red hair color ideas like strawberry blonde. So go ahead, pick a shade and prepare to turn lots of heads!
Cool Blonde Highlights
Kelly Ripa's cool blonde highlights make her look effortlessly, well, cool! Her darker roots keep it looking more natural while brightened locks frame her face.
Platinum Blonde Hair with Gray Roots
Helen Mirren's white-gray roots keep her long, platinum blonde hairstyle looking fresh and natural. We love how subtly the two colors are blended together.
Butter Blonde
Cameron Diaz looks beautiful in any shade of blonde, but we love this buttery hue for blondes looking to go a little darker in the fall or winter.
Strawberry Blonde
Nicole Kidman's signature strawberry blonde shade is ideal for anyone with fair skin. Whether you're a redhead looking to go a little lighter or a blonde wanting to go warmer, this is a great way to go.
Dirty Blonde
Make the whole place shimmer with a dirty blonde shade played up by the subtlest of baby lights. This color would look good with any cut, but it does wonders for Taylor Swift's bob with bangs.
Bright Blonde
Brighten things up Scarlett Johansson style by adding light blonde highlights to the front of your hair. A darker root keeps this pretty shade looking soft.
Golden Blonde Hair
Blake Lively's gorgeous shade brings to mind fields of golden wheat. This is a lovely hue for anyone with dark brown hair who wants to go lighter, but not too light.
Soft Blonde
Margot Robbie's character Barbie is known for her platinum blonde hair color, but when doing press for the hit movie, the actress opted for a more natural hue. Celebrity hair colorist Jacob Schwartz explained the choice, saying, "I really wanted Margot’s blonde to embody Barbie on the red carpet without it being so obvious and over bleached. When the light hits her hair I wanted to sparkle and bounce like those legendary blonde supermodel and actresses of the '90s."
Warm Blonde Hair
Want to go platinum but not white platinum? Take a cue from Cate Blanchett's statement-making shade featuring just a touch of warmth.
Platinum Blonde Hair with Lowlights
Emma Stone is known for her signature red hair but did you know the actress is naturally blonde? It's no wonder this warm platinum blonde shade looks so lovely on her. But even she was wary of going too blonde. Her colorist Tracey Cunningham said,“We made it so blonde that she actually wanted lowlights in it."
Blonde Balayage
If you want to go lighter but don't want all the maintenance that comes with it, try a Balayage like Chrissy Teigen. It allows for a sun-kissed, natural-looking hair color and ensures your roots won't look too noticeable when they're growing in.
Ash Blonde
Do you have blue eyes like Emily Blunt (or any other lighter eye color)? Play them up with a cool ash blonde shade like this one. You can either go solid or get some soft highlights!
Platinum Blonde Hair with Ash Roots
Another way to experiment with ash blonde is by dying your roots that cooler shade. It's a great way to bring dimension to platinum blonde hair.
Medium Blonde Hair
Reese Witherspoon's pretty medium blonde shade is like the Goldilocks of hair colors: It's not too dark, it's not too light—it's just right!
Face-Framing Highlights
If you love Giselle's look above but want something a little more subtle, take this picture of Michelle Pfeiffer to your hair salon. It's a similar style but softer and more blended.
Dark Golden Blonde Highlights
For a sun-kissed look that's not too light, take a page from Gisele Bündchen's style book and opt for bold, face-framing dark golden blonde highlights.
Frosted Blonde Hair
We've come a long way from the frosted hair of the '90s! Sharon Stone's tousled pixie cut looks so elegant with flashes of blonde in the front.
Caramel Blonde Hair
Laura Dern's caramel blonde hair is so rich and warm. It's also a good stepping stone shade for anyone on their way to a lighter blonde look.
Ombré Blonde
Stay true to your natural color by opting for an ombré blonde look like Drew Barrymore's. It's a great way to go lighter without too many visits to the salon.
Honey Blonde Hair
A honey blonde hue is both timeless and universally flattering. And in Beyoncé's case, the shade perfectly complements her eye color!
Black Hair with Blonde Highlights
Ciara is living proof that you can have very dark hair and still go blonde! This look makes quite a stunning statement.
White Blonde Hair
Emma Thompson's cool blonde hair makes a statement without being too over the top. It looks great paired with natural curls.
Natural Light Blonde Hair
Amanda Seyfried may be a natural blonde, but even if you aren't, you can still achieve this subtle light blonde shade by adding soft highlights throughout your hair.
Sunny Blonde Hair
This sunny blonde shade looks positively radiant on Jessica Simpson! This bright tone is sure to make you stand out in every room you walk into.
Bronde Hair
Sarah Jessica Parker once traded in her blonde for bronde and we were there for it. This look can lean more brunette or blonde, depending on your preference. Either way, it's perfect for when you want a lot of brightness without going too light.
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