20 Best Blonde Hair Colors for Women in 2022

Jonesing for a natural blonde hue that can take you from summer to winter to back again? Look no further.

Trends come and go, but there’s something unshakeable about classic natural blonde hair. Blonde is one of those looks that go through several iterations, depending on what’s in vogue at the moment. During the 1950s, coiffed platinum locks took the stage, as bombshell screen sirens sported the hue.  Just 20 years later, grown-out, sunnier golden blondes became the look during the hippie, free-loving ’70s. In the early 2000s, stripey blonde highlights (inexplicably) became the hottest thing ever, which gave way to more natural blonde hair shades like balayage and ombré during late 2010s.

Natural Blonde Hair Colors to Try

Even though there’s something special about every shade of blonde out there, it’s this latter natural blonde hair color that’s been quietly doing its job since day one. Scroll on to get inspired and find a variety of natural blonde shades to try:

1. Café Au Lait Curls

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A twisted hairstyle shows off both a clean color and flirty lengths. Photo credit: Allyson Alapont

Cream in your coffee never looked so chic, especially when rendered as a clean, ashy single-process shade—and finished off with on-trend curls.

2. Flaxen Sombré Waves, Long

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This ethereal blonde looks romantic when loosely styled. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

Opt for a creamy, cool-toned perfection that really makes pink undertones glow. To avoid brassiness and keep this shade, use Nexxus Color Assure Purple Shampoo and Conditioner.

3. Golden Balayage

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A middle part gives the look a feathered, slightly retro feel. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

This bright, sunny blonde, with its natural sun-streaky highlights, also works well with a bit of a dark root.

4. Ash Brown with Bleached Ends

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An air-dried texture gives the look a beachier feel.

Blink and you’ll miss it. This natural blonde hair color is popular on surfer girls everywhere and features an ash brown base that’s been lightened at the ends.

5. Dusty Flaxen Blonde

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A mini-beehive helps put your color front and center.

Ask your stylist to smudge your highlights (typically by backcombing as they’re being foiled) to get rid of any telltale edges, as above.

6. Bright Champagne

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We’re all about a pinkish-beige blonde! Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

This beige blonde doesn’t quite read as strawberry but retains a definite pink tone that registers really well on peach and neutral complexions.

7. Sandy Lowlights

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Heartier than platinum, but with a similar impact. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

Ash brown lowlights provide more dimension to a baby blonde base.

8. Bleached

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Bleached blonde can look natural too. Photo credit: Dvora

Bottle blondes can join in on the fun too, provided the shade is on the cooler side (it’ll brass up naturally anyway, virtue of your shower) and is given a bit of dimension with a few lowlights.

9. Smudgy Root

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This tactic is best for those whose base is two to three shades lighter, max.

Brunettes that want a natural—but still super bright—blonde look can opt for a smudgy root, with features the color starting lower on the strand (bonus: easier touchups too).

10. Natural Highlights

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Well-placed highlights can take you from summer to winter to back again, no problem.

Thin foil highlights are a more wearable and grown-up version of the streaks of yesteryear.

11. Creamy Ash

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A gloss is so necessary. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

A single-process ash-blonde finds a gorgeous, gleamy finish with a glossing treatment after the fact. Give your hair some at-home shine by misting your final look with Bed Head by TIGI Headrush Shine Hair Spray.

12. Skinny Highlights

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Cali-cool in a few strips. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

The ultimate (and upscale) Cali-girl look features paper-crisp highlights on a sandy base. A tan also helps!

13. Bleached Blonde with Messy Waves

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This two-toned look is subtle, not jarring.

If there were ever an iconic surf-to-turf shade, this would be it.

14. Beige and Textured

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The last word in Model Off Duty style. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

Who said beige was boring? Rendered with a modern-day texture, it loses all its stuffy references. Create this look by first sopping up any excess grease with dry shampoo (we love Suave Hair Refresher Dry Shampoo), then giving locks a bit of a tousle.

15. Angel Blonde

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An ashy base provides a natural-looking root. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

Young kids typically have natural blonde streaks that are scattered all throughout the hair, depending on sun exposure. Mimic this cherubic vibe by asking your stylist for a baby blonde balayage starting on the mid-lengths and ends.

16. Honey Blonde Balayage Hair

long honey blonde hair with layers
Try a deeper honey blonde hue.

Not ready to try a bright blonde shade? This honey blonde hue is the perfect way to lighten your hair while still looking natural.

17. Cool-Toned Blonde

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Keep it cool for a natural look. Photo Credit: Roisin Murphy

A great way to keep a very light blonde shade of hair looking natural is by opting for a cool-tone. Keep this shade looking light by using TRESemmé Gloss Light Blonde Color depositing Conditioner after you’re shampoo.

18. Sandy Blonde Hair

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This sandy color and beachy waves go hand-in-hand.

Pair this sandy blonde balayage color with effortless beachy waves, and you have the perfect natural-looking combo!

19. Baby Blonde Hair

long blonde hair with middle part
Opt for a lighter shade.

Baby blonde hair is all about resembling that natural light blonde look. It’s not quite platinum, but still a few shades lighter than dirty blonde.

20. Strawberry Blonde Hair

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The perfect blend of copper and blonde hues. Photo credit: Indigital Images

Looking for the perfect mixture of blonde and copper? Try out this strawberry blonde shade. This color compliments pale skin tones very well if you’re looking for a blonde shade that will still appear very natural.

From a café au lait color to smudged roots, there are so many ways you can show off a natural blonde hair color this season!

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