20 Best Summer Hair Color Ideas in 2024
Make your summer more fun by getting a new hair color! Check out these summer hues to help you get started.
Summer is almost here, and it spells beach trips, vacations, and just overall fun in the sun. It’s also a good time to change your hair color because what better way to greet a new season than by getting a new look? And if you’re wondering what color would be great, we’ve listed down our favorite summer hair color ideas to help you decide.
While warm browns and blondes are a hit, summer is also a good time to try bright colors and pastels to give your new look a dose of personality. At the end of the day, picking a summer hair color is all about choosing the hue that you’re most confident in.
Ready to try summer hues? Check out our roundup below.
Summer Hair Color Ideas We Love
1. Golden Brown
This summer hair color tops our list because it gives your hair a sun-kissed look. It also flatters morena skin, so it’s perfect for showing off that beach tan.
Editor’s tip: Fight color fading with TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Color Radiance Shampoo. Its anti-fade technology works by coating your hair fibers with a waterproof film to seal and lock the color in. It also has jojoba oil to keep your hair moisturized and shiny.
Pair TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Color Radiance Shampoo with TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Color Radiance Conditioner to get the best results.
2. Caramel Highlights
If you simply want to add dimension to your hair, try caramel highlights. They complement textured hairstyles and layered haircuts—perfect for that laidback, summer look.
Editor’s tip: Keep your hair color fresh with TRESemmé Root Touch-Up Spray (Light Brown Color). This temporary hair colorant conceals your roots and gray strands in seconds, and the effects last until your next hair wash. To use, just shake the can well, hold it about six to eight inches away from your hair, spray to your roots and grays, lightly blend with your fingers, and let it dry for a minute.
3. Golden Bronze
This summer hair color consists of a golden brown hue with hints of red and caramel, giving it an orange-y brown look. Like golden brown, it complements morena skin and it’s also great at showcasing your hair’s layers and texture.
4. Bronde
This is a great hair color if you want to lighten your tresses without going full blonde. Your dark hair will still need to be bleached to achieve this color, so switch to purple shampoo to help preserve your bronde hue.
Editor’s tip: Keep your bleached hair from turning brassy by using TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Blonde Brilliance Shampoo. Its purple formula neutralizes brassy tones, so you get to enjoy your blonde and bleached hair colors for twice longer. It also has jojoba oil for moisture and shine.
Complement TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Blonde Brilliance Shampoo with TRESemmé Pro-Color Series Blonde Brilliance Conditioner to get the best results.
5. Ash Bronde
If you want to sport an ashy hair color, try ash bronde. It adds warmth to your face while exuding an edgy vibe, thanks to its gray undertones.
6. Cinnamon
With a hint of orange mixed with a warm brown base, cinnamon is flattering for any skin tone. This color gives you a youthful, summer look, so go try it this season.
7. Strawberry Blonde
If you want to try a bright hair color, try strawberry blonde. It’s the lightest shade in the red hair color family, and it’s a great option to try if you want something that’s not as intense as fiery red or other vibrant red shades.
Editor’s tip: Bleaching and coloring can cause extreme hair damage. Nurse your tresses back to their healthy-looking state by using Dove Keratin Repair 1 Minute Serum Conditioner. It has keratin-infused serum capsules that go deep into your hair to repair damage from within. With regular use, it leaves your hair recovered, beautiful, and resilient in just one minute.
8. Unicorn Hair
Combine bright shades of blue and purple along with pastel pink, and you get this head-turning color combo. With unicorn hair, you get to be adventurous with your hair and create a unique look.
9. Ashy Unicorn Hair
It’s a more muted look because of the ashy tones, but it’s just as chic and interesting. And with the colors more blended together, the overall hue looks iridescent.
10. Copper
This warm, medium brown hair color with undertones of metallic red makes it look like your hair is glinting in the sun. Whether you get it as highlights or as your new hair color, copper will give you a striking summer look.
11. Dark Copper
This hair color has more browns in it, making it a deeper shade. Nevertheless, the reddish, metallic undertone is still there, giving your cheeks a warm, summer glow.
12. Bright Pink
Quirky and cheerful-looking, this hair color livens up your everyday look. It’s also a good hair color to get for short hair to add oomph to a simple bob.
13. Ash Pink
Adventurous but subtle, ash pink adds oomph to your look. It’s also the right combo of sweet and edgy and is versatile enough to be worn every day.
14. Green
If you want something that’s cool to the eyes for your summer look, try green hair. You can choose from light green colors like mint green and seafoam green. You can also try darker shades like emerald and teal and combine them with your naturally dark hair color in a dip-dyed look.
15. Dark Green Highlights
These dark, forest green streaks on black hair give you an edgy, mysterious vibe. They’re subtle but they leave a lasting impression.
16. Light Coral Pink
This shade of pink has tinges of red or orange, making it a warm color that’s flattering for any skin tone. It gives off a youthful energy—perfect if you want your look to spell fun and bold.
17. Mahogany Brown
This dark brown hair color gives you a head-turning ‘do, especially when you’re under the sun. And if you love tousled hairstyles, mahogany brown helps you show off your hair’s texture.
18. Honey Milk Tea
You’ll love this shade of milk tea hair color as much as you love quenching your thirst with its namesake, refreshing drink! It has golden undertones for that sun-kissed goodness combined with the hip and trendy vibe that milk tea hair color gives off.
19. Balayage Blonde
Wear blonde with flair by going for a balayage look. Unlike traditional highlights, balayage consists of handpainted colors on your hair. It’s similar to lived-in blonde, but in balayage, you start painting blonde on small sections of your hair first. As you move to the tips, you add more blonde, creating a more seamless transition from the dark sections of your hair.
20. Bright Streaks
Dye small sections of your hair vibrant orange, green, and pink to create a bold and fun, summer look. They pop out against your naturally dark hair, especially when you braid your hair.
With these summer hair color ideas, you’ll be sporting a fresh, new look that you’ll enjoy showing off in all your beach and travel selfies. Have fun!
