We don’t want to jinx it, but it seems that dark winter mornings are finally behind us, and we are ready to embrace everything spring offers. Mainly, some well-deserved sunshine and a hair colour switch-up.

If you’ve been itching for a change, there’s no better time to have a spring clean and a new hair colour to go with it. Warmer temperatures call for embracing warmer tones and brighter colours when it comes to hair, which is where we come in.

We went to the hair experts to get the intel on what hair colours are expected to trend this season to give you all the inspiration for a spring hair transformation. Here are the hair colour trends they’re expecting to see everywhere. 

New York hair

Big hair inspired by the big city, the New York state of mind when it comes to hair is making its way across the pond, according to Sam Burnett, founder and creative director at Hare & Bone. “This season, we’re seeing a real desire for colour that feels effortless yet high impact,” says Burnett.

 This means a revival of the 00s It girl, Serena Van Der Woodsen. “Clients are moving away from overly cool tones and asking for warmer, multi-dimensional hues that enhance their natural hair,” he explains. In true Upper East Side fashion, this means prioritising glossiness over anything else. “The focus is on expensive-looking colour. Think rich, glossy finishes that feel healthy and luminous rather than heavily processed,” adds Burnett.

Rusty brunette

Although it might not sound that glamorous, if you’re all about embracing the warmth and want to add a hint of trendy red without going the full whack, this is a great way to embrace auburn.

“People have been more experimental with adding more red tones into their brunette,” says Damian Gray, colourist at Hershesons Belgravia. “This can be achieved in a subtle balayage with a hint of dimension or can be rich all over colour,” he adds.

Buttercream blonde

We’re pleased to report that blondes are going nowhere for spring 2025. “I predict we’ll see a rise in ‘buttercream blonde’, a soft, golden blonde with creamy, blended tones,” says Burnett. Think of Kate Moss and Margot Robbie as inspirations.

“It’s a warmer take on last year’s cooler champagne shades and sits somewhere between a classic Scandi blonde and a natural honey hue. We saw this luminous, polished blonde on the spring/summer 2025 runways, with models at Chloé and Isabel Marant showcasing a more natural yet expensive take on lightened hair.” 

Liquid brunette

While we’ve seen misty brunettes like ‘mocha mousse’ going viral, spring is going to be all about the glossiness of your colour.

“It’s all about high-shine, ultra-glossy chestnut and coffee hues with light-reflecting richness. Kaia Gerber and Zendaya have been perfect references for this luxurious, healthy-looking brunette that’s super low maintenance but high impact,” says Burnett. 

Sunset blonde

As we mentioned earlier, this spring is all about embracing golden tones and turning up the heat. The sunset trend blends multidimensional tones of the warmer colour palette and is all about looking natural.

Gray believes these warmer blondes are more versatile: “I think there’s a warm shade for everyone, whether it’s more intense or more sheer. You can add a golden hue or something more apricot or honey – the options are endless,” he says. 

The big balayage comeback

We remember those dip-dyed ends that were popular in the 00s, but this time, balayage has had a major upgrade. “It’s all about soft, natural gradients, whether it’s golden ribbons through deeper brunettes or a barely-there ‘expensive blonde’ effect,” explains Burnett.

Think of it as balayage 2.0, and this time, it’s all about blending rather than dark contrasts. “This evolved version of balayage is less about contrast and more about enhancing natural texture and tone,” he adds.

Lush blush

It wouldn’t be spring without the mention of a floral. However, this trend is as far away from bright pastels as you can get. “We’ve seen glimpses of playful, peachy and apricot blonde shades on runways and street style moments in Paris and Milan, and I’d love to see them making their way into mainstream colour this spring,” says Burnett.

It’s not as scary as it might seem; this trend is all about a subtle blush of colour. “It’s a beautiful way to warm up lighter hair without going fully copper. It has that fresh, sunlit feel that works so well with a spring wardrobe,” he believes. 

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