The Freshest Hair Colour Trends For Spring, From Bassette Blonde To Soft Burgundy

No matter your hair colour, this season’s hottest hair trends are pointing toward one thing: warmth. Adding a hint of warmth can brighten up your whole face. 'I believe we are all ready for some glam, statements, and colour,' says Tracey Cunningham, celebrity colourist and Olaplex Ambassador.

Ahead, celebrity colourists share the freshest hair colours for spring 2026, from Dua Lipa’s cool brunette locks to Carolyn Bassette Kennedy’s dimensional blond tones...

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Bassette Blonde

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'Carolyn "Bessette Blonde" is the blueprint for effortless, understated luxury,' says Rick Wellman, head colourist at The Salon Project. 'Her blonde had subtle streak components and dimension that still looked natural.'

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Vivid Red

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'I am seeing and creating a lot of gorgeous, luscious reds,' says Cunningham. 'Red truly is so versatile on most women.' Red tends to fade easily, so try using the Redken Acidic Color Gloss Activated Glass Gloss Treatment to keep it vivid.

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Buttercream Blonde

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Cunningham predicts that bold blonde will have a moment this year. Opt for a head-turning statement shade, like Anya Taylor-Joy’s buttery bright blonde.

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Apricot Blonde

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Apricot blonde is an easy way to try a more muted take on the classic strawberry blonde, and it’s set to be one of the biggest hair colours of the season. Instead of an overall red tint, apricot blonde adds warmth while still squarely falling into the blonde category. \It’s a fun and sexy yet natural-looking colour,' says celebrity hair colorist and Olaplex Global Brand Ambassador Jenna Perry.

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Burgundy Tinted

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A hint of burgundy on dark hair adds just the right amount of intrigue. It’s also an incredibly easy and low-commitment hair colour to try. Mix in a product like IGK’s Color Depositing Mask to get the look at home.

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Rich Espresso Brunette

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Perry says that rich, espresso-toned brunette will continue to trend this spring. 'It gives off a sophisticated and classy vibe,' she explains. Ask for a rich brunette shade with dimension to achieve hair like Lori Harvey.

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Chocolate Brown

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Thanks to celebrities like Hailey Bieber, brunette tones have been majorly trending recently. Cunningham says that bold brunettes, like Bieber’s chocolate-brown shade, will continue to trend into the warmer months.

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Warm Tones

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A few years ago, cool tones reigned. Now, warmer hair is having a bit of a renaissance. No matter what colour you want to go, you can warm it up for spring. 'Ask your colourist for warmth in the colour formulas,' says Perry.

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Mushroom Blonde

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Opting for low-maintenance, ultra-natural hair colours has never been more popular. If you want a blonde shade with minimal upkeep this spring, try a neutral, mushroom blonde shade like Taylor Swift’s. The colour is the perfect in-between shade.

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Raven

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Nothing is sleeker and more polished-looking than ultra-shiny black hair. To maintain tons of shine, add in a shine-boosting gloss like the Kérastase Chroma Absolu High Shine Gloss Treatment for Colour-Treated Hair once a week.

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Auburn

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If you love the idea of trying strawberry blonde but you don’t want to commit to going blonde, auburn is the perfect compromise. This reddish-brown colour is universally flattering and will fade less quickly than a lighter shade.

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Updated Ombré

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Sofia Richie Grainge proves that there is, in fact, a way to make ombré hair look cool, no matter the year. For the most natural-looking balayage, like Richie Grainge's, ask for highlights that deepen as they get closer to the root.

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Copper

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The 'cowboy copper' trend is still going strong in 2026. Copper hair is a fun way to try a reddish shade without committing to vivid red.

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Honeycomb Babylights

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If you want the most natural-looking, sun-spun highlights, opt for honey-toned babylights. This natural-looking colour will add warmth to your features.

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Cool Brunette

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Thanks to TikTok and colour analysis becoming more prominent recently, many people are learning their undertones. If you’re a winter or a summer kind of person and want darker hair, it’s best to opt for a cool-toned shade that will best complement your features.

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Honeyed Brunette

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If you want to add subtle pops of brightness to your brunette hair, honey-toned strands are the best thing to try this spring. Ask your colourist for sparse honey-toned babylights that will catch the light.

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Flaxen Blonde

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Spoiler alert: not all blonde shades need purple shampoo. This spring’s hottest blonde is a golden shade where you’ll actually want to keep the warmth in. The best upkeep for this shade of blonde is a bond-repairing product, like the Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Hair Mask.

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Cinnamon

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If you have naturally dark hair but want to add a touch of colour this season, try a cinnamon shade. This rich, reddish-brown will add tons of warmth to your features.

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