These Will Be the 9 Biggest Hair Color Trends of 2026

Celebrity colorist Cass Kaeding describes ice beige blonde as having a “buttery, cool champagne undertone,”—and the top blonde shade we see next year. “It’s a mix of warm and cool tones but warmth without brassiness,” Kaeding tells Vogue. “The pinch of gold helps the blonde to look brighter, healthier, and more flattering across many skin tones.”

For the best care of this color (and any color you choose), she says it’s important to keep up with your gloss treatments between color appointments. “A gloss can work wonders,” she says. “It will keep your hair looking shiny, refreshed, and healthy. I recommend glossing three to four weeks after your last appointment.”

Champagne Brunette

Celebrity colorist Jenna Perry describes champagne brunette as a toned-down blonde with your natural roots fading into highlighted ends. Darker and more toned-down will be a major theme for all hair colors we see next year, especially for blondes. “De-blonding was huge in 2025 [and] we’re going to continue to see a huge surge of low-maintenance blondes and brondes,” says Perry.

She likes to tone brunette hair with her R+Co’s Twenty-Four K, a collaboration she did with the hair brand to take care of colored hair’s vibrancy. “[It] is a great way to add extra warmth, sparkle, and shine.”

Inky Black

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