Hot summer hair color ideas for 2023
What are the hottest hair colors for the summer? You asked, we’ve answered! Scroll on for our top 35 summer hair color ideas.
1. Beach-ready blonde hair color
Summer 2023 hair color trends are leaning toward blonde as once again one of the hottest hair colors for the summer. So if you’re curious about how you’d look with a blonde hair color, there’s no better time to find out! Take our shade selector quiz to find the right hue for you.
Melt for a buttery blonde hair color
Infused with sunkissed tones, nothing says warm summer sunshine like a buttery blonde hair color. Find the right buttery blonde shade for you.
Indulge in a piña colada
Another option for beachy blonde is our Nutrisse Ultra Color LB2 - Ultra Light Natural Blonde. It’s a refreshing soft summer hair color inspired by the piña colada!
Say yes to beachy bronde
One of our favorite hair color ideas for summer is beachy bronde. The blend of brown and blonde looks fabulous on folks of all skin tones. Get the look with Nutrisse Ultra Crème 61 - Light Ash Brown.
Lighten up with a little TLC
Summer sun can take its toll on colored hair. For a lighter shade of blonde in an ammonia-free formula enriched with natural oils, we recommend Garnier Olia 9 1/2.1 - Lightest Ash Blonde.
Shimmer like honey
If you’re looking for a universally flattering hair color this summer, look no further than honey blonde. Try Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color HL3 - Golden Honey to lift naturally dark hair with ultra-reflective tones of amber and gold.
Sweeten up with a little brown sugar
Another way to dip into the sun-kissed beauty of honey blonde is this brown sugar shade: Nutrisse Ultra Crème 63 - Light Golden Brown, a sultry dark blonde with golden tones.
Cool off with an icy blonde
Listen up, brunettes: you too can get beach-ready blonde hair in the comfort of your own bathroom! Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color - PL2 Ultra Light Platinum delivers high-shine intensity with zero brassiness.
Play dirty
The perfect pairing for a golden tan, dirty blonde makes the cut in the hottest summer 2023 hair color trends. Get the look with Nutrisse Ultra Crème 70 - Dark Natural Blonde.
2. Sunkissed highlights and balayage
Sunkissed tips and balayage are two of the hottest hair color ideas for summer 2023. The good news is, these highlighting techniques are totally achievable at home.
Fly high with high-lift blonde
Is your natural hair color light to medium brown? Here’s a no-bleach option for all you beautiful brunettes to lighten up your summer colored hair. Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color - LB2: Ultra Light Natural Blonde delivers brilliant blonde results on all hair textures. Keep in mind, high-lift blonde shades are not recommended for hair that has been previously relaxed, bleached, or dyed dark blonde or darker.
Spotlight sunkissed skin
For dark haired beauties looking for a summer refresh, we recommend Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color B3 - Golden Brown, a café con leche high lift shade with ultra reflective warm tones.
Love the lived-in look
Lived-in blonde is the queen of no-maintenance summer hair color ideas. Simply choose a blonde hair color shade that’s close to your natural color, and embrace those roots for effortless poolside glam.
Give your hair a pick-me-up
This is the perfect summer pick-me-up, inspired by a sweet latte: Garnier Nutrisse 72 - Dark Beige Blonde is a soft summer hair color in beige tones with a slightly iridescent burgundy reflect. This shade will help soften warmth, leaving you with a cooler result.
Bronze your way into summer
You’ve heard of bronzer for your skin – so why not get that summer glow for your hair? Nutrisse Ultra Crème - 63 Light Golden Brown is a bronze brown shade with hints of cool and gold tones.
Glow sweet as candy
Show off your bronzed skin with this soft summer hair color: Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color HL1 - Bright Toffee is infused with golden undertones.
3. Bold hair color for summer selfies
Make it a summer to remember with a bold hair color. Can’t wait to kick back by the pool? Let your co-workers know you’re ready for vacation by surprising them with that shade you’ve always wanted to try. The rainbow is your oyster!
Turn up the heat with red hair color shades
Are you red-y to make a statement this summer? As the color of the year, red is one of the hottest summer 2023 hair color trends.
Get hot and heavy with violet
You love the intense hues of summer blooms – so why not try a deep purple hair color this summer? Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color V2 - Dark Intense Violet is suitable for natural brunettes.
Set your summer on fire
Looking at summer 2023 hair color trends, here’s another of the red hair color shades that’s hard to miss. Garnier Olia 7.45 - Dark Fire Ruby is an intense copper shade with mahogany reflects, sure to set your summer on fire!
Embrace the summer blues
One of the hair color ideas for summer that definitely bucks the lighter trend: Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color IN1 - Dark Intense Indigo is a dark blue bold hair color formulated with intense indigo reflects.
Burn, baby, au-burn!
Turn up the heat with a hot hair color this summer: Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color R3 - Light Intense Auburn is a light red shade that shimmers with intense, warm auburn reflects.
Summer hair care tips
The best thing you can do to get ready for summer is to give your hair a break. Because let’s be real: the hottest hair is healthy hair!
In summer, colored hair needs a little extra protection from sun and heat damage. Be sure to check out our list of summer hair care tips to keep your locks looking fabulous all the way to fall.
Summer hair care don’ts
Don’t wash – dry shampoo is your best beach buddy! – and stash those heat styling tools until the colder months. If there’s one thing you do to get ready for summer, memorize our five summer hair care don’ts!
Maintaining your hair color at the beach
Planning a beach vacation, or plenty of chilling by the pool? Plan to protect your hair color this summer with our easy guide to maintaining your hair color at the beach.
And don’t miss our easy hair care tips in our healthy summer hair guide. Your hair will thank you for it!
