If you’re looking to switch up your hairstyle this summer, you’re in luck. No matter if you’re trying a bold blonde look, or changing things up with some highlights, we have a summer color trend for everyone. Below, you’ll find our favorite summer hair color ideas that are trending on Instagram and TikTok.
#1. Layered Waves with Highlights
Layered waves with highlights are perfect for the summer. The soft waves are ideal for thick hair, and it will benefit from a little added texture and movement. Ask your colorist to add some subtle highlights to really make it pop.
#2. Long Wavy Balayage Hair
We are absolutely loving these long, wavy hair with a gorgeous balayage blend. Try out this style if you’re looking for a low-effort, versatile, yet drop-dead gorgeous option. We can’t get over that blonde! Perfect for summer!
#3. Long, Summer Layers
These long, summer layers are giving us Penelope Cruz vibes. Dark on top, blonde coming down the bottom, it’s a perfect style for summer.
#4. Summer Strawberry Blonde
We love strawberry blonde because of its light and reddish tones. This style resembles a sunset, and the soft curls just take it to a whole other level. Absolutely stunning! Ask your stylist how to get this style!
#5. Soft Buttery Blonde
This soft, blonde style is a go-to look for summer. It’s right on the edge of the “platinum blonde” spectrum, but is easy-maintenance. Ask your stylist for a punchy buttery blonde to achieve this look.
#6. Long Layered Brunette Waves
We love these long, layered waves. They are perfect for anyone looking to flaunt their natural brunette look. A sophisticated and charming style for the summer, ask your stylist to add a few subtle highlights for this super trendy look.
#7. Long Layered Balayage Waves
We love these long layers because they’re really looking great with the balayage technique. Perfect for summer, you can enhance your natural waves with this cute summer vibe. To us, it’s a nice blend of style and easy. Ask your stylist to add a subtle blonde balayage.
#8. Elegant Braided Half-Updo
This stunning braided half-updo is a great choice for summer, especially if you have long, straight hair. You can even style this for a special wedding event like a wedding or a big party. We especially love the decorative accents!
#9. Soft Layers with Balayage
If you have naturally wavy hair, you’re going to love this summer style. What really pops is the subtle balayage, which gives the style a nice sun-kissed glow, perfect for summer days at the beach. The soft layers give you a nice added dimension and sun-kissed finish.
#10. Layered Wavy Blonde Look
You’re going to love this layered, medium, wavy style for summer. What we love are the soft waves, they really make the blonde highlights shine in the sun, creating a sun-kissed effect that’s perfect for the beach. It’s also nice for adding a little volume and texture to your style.
#11. Soft Wavy Blonde Bob
You’re going to love this style if you’re trying to create a soft look for your shoulder-length waves. Ask your stylist to add a little texturizing spray, it will help add some movement and shine. This summer ‘do is great because it adds volume and some movement, while still staying fresh and youthful.
#12. Long Ombre with Layers
We absolutely adore this brunette style with a fun pink twist, trending for summer. The layered cut gives you a little extra boost of movement and volume, while adding a nice pop of color for your summertime vibes. Super easy to maintain, bold, and brilliant.
#13. Soft Layered Waves with Highlights
If you have naturally wavy + thick hair, you’re going to want to try this style on for summer. We love the long layers that add movement and the highlights which really make the curls stand out. If you’re searching for a polished, yet natural look, take this one to your stylist and ask her to recreate it!
#14. Blonde Waves with Bold Tips
This cute + fun style is perfect for summer. You’ve got some soft, flowing waves, and adding a nice splash of colors at the end. We’ve got a little light blonde + orange-red combo going on here, if you’re in the daring mood. For us, this is such a nice twist on traditional waves.
#15. Braided Ombre Waves
If you’re looking for a little volume boost with choppy layers, you’re going to love this style. It’s low-maintenance, yet modern. Ask your stylist to add a touch of texturizing spray for a nice look.
#16. Light-Blonde Waves
This gorgeous blonde look is just gorge for any season. You’ve got those beautiful honey-golden waves with some seriously dreamy dimensional highlights throughout. We’ve got this perfect blend of warm blonde tones + lighter champagne pieces that just catch the light so beautifully. For us, this is such a classic take on lived-in blonde perfection.
#17. Tousled Waves with Balayage Highlights
This effortless + chic style is giving us major hair goals vibes. You’ve got those perfectly tousled waves with some incredible balayage highlights that just meet up perfectly from root to tip. And then, you’ve got this beautiful caramel base + blonde pieces creating the most natural sun-kissed effect. Yea, this is such a timeless approach to that coveted beachy texture we all know + love.
18. Bleached Blonde with Frayed Edges
Girl … this relaxed + trendy look is absolutely perfect for that effortless vibe. You’ve got these gorgeous textured waves, with some seriously stunning, dimensional blonde highlights allll throughout. And then, this amazing dirty blonde base + brighter champagne pieces that create the most beautiful contrast. Ya know, this is such a modern twist on that coveted undone texture.
19. Blonde Bouncy Layers
Hello, beautiful. These glamorous + voluminous style is totally giving us old Hollywood vibes. You’ve got these incredible bouncy layers with some serious body and movement that just screams L-U-X-U-R-Y. We’ve got this gorgeous platinum blonde + subtle darker root blend that creates such a sophisticated depth. For us, this is such a elevated take on classic blonde bombshell hair.
20. Blonde Cascading Waves
So, this soft + romantic style is absolutely perfect for that dreamy, goddess look. You’ve got these beautiful cascading waves, with some incredible shine and movement, that just flows so effortlessly. We love the gorgeous creamy blonde + subtle golden undertones, you know, it just creates the most luxurious buttery finish. For us, this is such a flawless take on that coveted silky texture.
21. Retro Glamour Blonde
This bouncy + voluminous style is giving us serious retro glamour vibes. We so-adore these incredible full-bodied curls, with amazing lift and texture, that creates such crazy movement. We’ve got this beautiful golden blonde + honey highlights combo that adds so much richness and depth throughout. For us, this is such a show-stopping take on that classic bombshell bounce.
22. Blonde Coastal Vibes
This flowing + beachy style is absolutely perfect for that effortless, coastal vibe. Just check these gorgeous loose waves, with incredible dimension and movement, that just screams natural beauty. We adore the stunning honey blonde + bright golden highlights, creating the most beautiful sun-kissed effect. This is such a dreamy take on that perfect lived-in texture.
23. Blond-y Red Waves
This warm + rich style is totally giving us major summer inspiration vibes. You’ve got these beautiful textured waves with some incredible depth and dimension that creates such gorgeous movement. We’ve got this stunning caramel base + golden copper highlights blend that just radiates warmth and coziness. Yea, this is such a perfect take on that coveted late-summer color palette.
24. Smooth Blonde Waves
Peep this sleek + polished style, absolutely perfect for that modern sophistication look. We love these gorgeous smooth waves, with incredible shine and movement, that just flows so beautifully. We’ve got this stunning icy blonde + subtle golden undertones creating the most luxurious platinum finish. Girl, this is such a chic take on that coveted glossy texture.
25. Layered Voluminous Waves
This cute bouncy + layered style is absolutely perfect for that fresh and youthful vibe. You’ve got these gorgeous voluminous waves with incredible movement and texture that just radiates effortless beauty. We do love the beautiful dirty blonde + lighter highlight combo creating such natural-looking dimension throughout. Truly, this is such a timeless take on that coveted feathered texture.