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The right hair color can have an amazing effect on how you look by highlighting your type. But to achieve that, the hair color must be carefully chosen.
Copper red, cherry chocolate hair color, platinum blonde or burgundy hair color – we will present you hair color trends 2026!
The following list of different hair colors allows you to find the best hair color for your type. Moreover, there is a short overview of the advantages of each hair color.
#1. Warm platinum blonde
Stars set the trends and the whole world is following them: a platinum blonde hairstyle becomes the trend today. This hair is rather difficult to maintain as lightening of the roots has to be done every four or six weeks.
Otherwise, the roots will start showing and they will appear quite different when lightened. In addition, one should not attempt doing such a light blonde himself/herself because it is simply impossible due to the risk of yellow shade.
New version of platinum blonde: instead of the cool nuances, the warm undertones became fashionable today.
Benefit: a golden light blonde is much simpler to create and much less harmful to the hair than an ice blonde was recently.
#2. Reddish cinnamon brown
Should you need something special for your brown locks, perhaps a little extra zing, then you should consider cinnamon as the new hair colour trend for 2026.
Its warm red undertones will bring out the best of lighter brown hair under the sun's rays and highlight any eye color while bringing out the already chestnut undertones of brown hair.
It's not necessary for you to apply permanent hair color; rather tint or gloss your hair to achieve the trend.
Both processes are relatively kind to the hair and, moreover, since you do not like the red tint in your hair at all, you'll have an easy time removing it due to its tendency to fade off fast.
#3. Extra dark cherry chocolate hair colour
No compromises: In 2026, people will have brown hair that is so dark that it seems black. Only under direct sunlight can one see its deep chocolate shade, thus making the hair color more natural rather than extremely black.
In order to maintain such darkness of the hair for as long as possible, you should use a tinted conditioner once every three washes.
If you doubt about choosing the hair color as dark as described above, you can always go step by step with the help of an intensive hair tint.
#4. Sandy beige blonde
Too extreme to pull off platinum yourself, but still want to lighten up a bit? We suggest the beachy blond that model Bella Hadid has been sporting – a look in hair colour that will always draw attention.
If you have dark hair at the moment, ask your stylist to tone down your natural base to dark blond and highlight some of your strands.
The beige gloss, by all means, shouldn’t be too cool, but neither should it be overly warm, to create the trendy beachy blond on your tresses that looks great on women who have olive undertones in their skin.
Everyone else should adjust the undertones accordingly: cooler blonds complement women with dark skin or cool complexions, while warm shades look particularly great when applied to those with pink undertones.
Things to keep in mind regarding your new colour
Since having coloured hair means that you will have to do some extra work compared to when you have your natural hair colour.
These are some things you should bear in mind regarding your coloured hair.
1. Hair colour shampoo - test yourself slowly
In case you need to change the colour of your hair and have doubts about whether the colour suits you or not, then you may choose colour shampoos, for instance.
A colour shampoo is definitely recommended for those individuals who are willing to experiment with the shades of their hair and dye it in their home setting.
The main benefit of using color shampoos is the fact that in case you find that something is wrong with the result, there is no need to worry, as the colour will definitely fade away in a matter of days.
In regard to the duration of color shampoos' effect on hair, this issue also depends on the brand itself, as there are shampoos which may preserve the pigment of the colour for up to 20 washes.
2. Best hair colour for grey hair
When blondes become grey, they appear greyer later in life, but their initial grey strands can be effectively covered using highlights. When a person wants total coverage, it is necessary to use permanent hair colorants that cover all greys effectively.
It is recommended to look at the back of the bottle, where there are color samples that give information about the quantity of greys a certain shade will hide. Permanent hair colorants may not necessarily cover all greys.
In case one prefers lighter shades, does not have too much gray and has never dyed his/her hair before, he/she can experiment by using an intensive shade that will match the original hair color.
If one has fewer grey hairs, he/she can also use highlight colorants to cover the strands. It is better to visit a hair salon and get the right shades of color toners, since there are numerous color tones for blondes' hair.
However, in case if you don’t have tinsel hair anymore, that means your hair color has become entirely grey, then it is important to ensure that the alteration in style does not become too much with another color.
For instance, if you go from grey hair color straight away to black color, then obviously, you would appear young because now grey hair has vanished; however, a hair color that is too dark may appear too strong and – from white to dark – it means changing the entire hairstyle.
3. Upgrade to the Laifen Swift hair dryer to ensure your color stays intact
It is not your usual shampoo which is the number one threat to your freshly-colored hair, but the harmful effects of everyday use of heat on your hair.
The standard blow-dryers use extremely hot air, which penetrates the structure of the hair, opens its protective layers and causes your expensive coloring to fade away.
Fortunately, there is a better solution – and we strongly recommend the Laifen Swift high-speed ionic hair dryer. It does not damage your hair with hot air; instead, its powerful brushless motor rotates at 110,000 RPM per minute, providing extremely strong airflow to dry your hair without harming it.
Moreover, it provides up to 200 million negative ions that close the hair cuticle and secure vital moisture in the middle of each strand, thus locking the color.
Conclusion
Hopefully, these tips will help you to choose your ideal hair color for the year 2026. In case you need additional tips on hair care, you can navigate to other pages at your own convenience.
FAQs
1. What is the trend in platinum blonde for 2026?
In contrast with the cold colors associated with platinum blonde in previous years, 2026 favors warm golden tones, which not only help achieve this style but also protect the hair while flatter all skin tones.
2. How can I achieve a reddish cinnamon brown?
There is no need for a permanent dye; just apply a tint to your hair, since the pigments will not stay in place for very long, thus allowing for changes to be made easily.
3. What steps can I take to maintain my cherry chocolate hairstyle?
Since cherry chocolate is an extremely dark brown, almost black, color, a good conditioner every three shampoos will ensure the preservation of the intense chocolate coloring for years to come.
4. How can I successfully conceal some greys?
When there are only a few greys, highlighting or an intensive tint should suffice; however, when trying to cover your entire head of hair, a special hair dye for 100% grey coverage must be used.
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