If 2025 was all about bold colors, the hair color trends of 2026 are taking a more relaxed vibe. No matter which shade you opt for, experts agree that many of the colors that we’ll see everywhere will be about adding warm and deep tones to bring down some of the brightness in vibrant shades for something more natural-looking.
We’ve got all shades of red (amber, copper, cherry) trending next year with a darker base for some balance. Even blonde shades will look warmer and more lived-in. 2026 is really more about healthy, shiny hair—and that’s something we are totally down for.
Below are the nine hair color trends experts predict will be huge next year. Save this for the next time you see your colorist.
Ice Beige Blonde
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
Celebrity colorist Evanie Frausto says that less bleaching is the way to go for 2026 and that we’re going to be seeing more glossing with hair so that it looks healthy on camera. Rich in color and shine, an inky black is one of the shades Frausto says to look out for next year.
Cherry Mocha
Kaeding describes a cherry mocha as a shade that has a deep red or copper tint, but with a brunette base. “Warmth is layered with the brunette base, so it isn’t loud and [doesn’t] vibrate,” she explains. “[This shade] will be deeply polished and sultry.”
Red Velvet
Perry says to think of red velvet as “color melted” and calls it a soft brunette with warm rouge-toned reflection. To keep that shade vibrant, she says that great hair always starts with scalp care and recommends using the Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo; it keeps a balanced and healthy scalp while also making sure hair isn’t full of debris and other pollutants, she says.
Burnt Copper
Frausto also sees a burnt copper shade being huge in 2026. If you want to add highlights for added definition, he says you’ll want tiny ones to move with the cut. And again, it’s all about hair looking healthy and polished.
For copper hair, he likes to refresh it with a gloss like ike Redken Shades EG Hair Gloss that has copper gold in it so it stays rich in color.
Tuscan Leather
Celebrity hairstylist and colorist Dimitris Giannetos describes this shade as “a warm, golden brunette.” Giannetos says you’ll find hints of gold undertones (this blonde espresso or subtle caramel) to get that finish. “[It] feels timeless but modern,” he says. “Perfect for someone who wants to incorporate more color into their hair without going too dark.”
Wine Brunette
Similar to cherry mocha, Kaeding says a wine brunette will have that dark base that is slightly brightened by a deeper red or copper tint. To keep that shade looking vibrant and hair healthy when you use styling tools, you’ll want to use a heat protectant. Her rec is the K18 Heat Bounce to detangle, soften, and protect hair.
Amber Glow
The general consensus is that red shades will have a moment in 2026. Giannetos says amber glow has that amber base that’s infused with soft copper highlights for that sun-kissed look. “It feels rich and luminous,” he says. “Instantly elevating the hair with bold warmth.”
He recommends an at-home gloss like L’Oreal Paris Le Gloss between your touch-up appointments to give hair shine and enhance that rich color.
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