If you're looking for the best hair color ideas, you're in the right place. There's no better way to refresh your look than with a hair transformation, and there is certainly no shortage of cool hair color ideas trends to try right now. The biggest hair color trends of the past year have included high-fashion takes on otherwise low-maintenance color like honey blonde and expensive brunette—and, of course, lots of red and copper.
As for what's trending for the year ahead? “Hair color in 2024 will be low-maintenance and natural while peeking interest with a play on variations of ‘color within the color,’” Diana Mildice, a colorist at Chicago's Maxine Salon, tells Glamour. “This means we will see more dimensional blondes, reds and brunettes that have unique visual movement created by layering various colors within.”
Madison Reed master coloristShvonne Perkins concurs, pointing to an uptick in quiet luxury-coded colors and styles for the year ahead. “More elegant, sophistication in colors will dominate and we’ll see less emphasis on a push toward fashion shades,” she says. “In general, though cooler to neutral tones are likely to be played up because we just had a big moment for beigey golden tones.” Translation? Expect to see more cool, deep brunettes, bronde blendes incorporating high- and low-lights, low-contrast roots, and even almost-blue reds like Cherry Cola red.
That said, cowboy copper isn't going anywhere. “Everyone loves a beautiful copper, and we will continue the craze in 2024," Mildice says—and seeing as Shay Mitchell literally just debuted her own take on the shade, that's no surprise.
What color should I dye my hair?
“Choosing the best shade for your skin tone depends on several factors,” Abby Haliti, owner of NYC’s Abby Haliti Color Studio, tells Glamour, adding that much of it comes down to finding your skin’s undertone and knowing whether it’s warm or cool. “Generally, people with warm undertone in their skin look best with warm brunette shades like caramel or chestnut,” Haliti says, noting that warm undertones are usually yellow, peachy, or golden. “Those with cool undertones, such as pink or blue, tend to suit cooler brunette shades like ash brown or espresso.”
Nicole Lucero, a colorist at NYC’s Mahogany Grace Salon, concurs, pointing to base shades of caramel and honey brown as ideal for warm undertones. “If you have cool undertones, a base shade of ash brown or dark brown would be the best choice,” she says. “If you have neutral undertones, you can do like a rich chestnut brown or dark cherry brown.”
Haliti also notes that it’s important to consider your eye color and natural hair color when selecting a shade. “For personalized advice, it’s best to consult a professional hairstylist who can assess your skin tone and help you choose the most flattering brunette shade,” she says.
