No other way to say it: This is going to be a glorious year for hair color. We’re about a minute into 2023 and already seeing new takes on blondes, brunettes, redheads, and beyond…delivering big-time inspo for your next salon appointment. In this first installment of our two-part trend series, come see the five amazing shades that will be dominating headlines all year long!
WINTER GOLD: A gloriously gilded brown
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It will be hard to miss what’s quickly becoming Hollywood’s hottest color trend…a brunette base that features dominant gold tones (as opposed to the usual red, chocolate, or ash tones). Celebs are all over this reflective look, which is perfect for medium to dark-brown hair.
LOW-KEY VIOLET: Just a touch of purple
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We’re not talking the punchy looks of last year’s periwinkle craze (thank you, Pantone); but, rather, a more muted take that now sees violet and amethyst tones creeping into everything from brunette hair to pearlized blondes. Ask your stylist to do a subtle “overlay” and you’ll be right in step with this cool look.
BRIGHT PEARL: Catch the lightness
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Imagine Botticelli blonde arising out of the ocean on her pearly shell, and you’ve got a pretty good idea of just how heart-stoppingly beautiful this year’s shimmer shade can be. It starts with a super-light blonde or pale platinum base, then gets a smidge of cool violet or oyster tone right over top.
COWGIRL COPPER: The best of the west
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Take the intense fire of copper-red hair; add some of those super-rich caramel leather tones; and you’ve instantly nailed the glory of 2023’s coveted, ultra-gold ginger. Super wearable (especially for those who shy away from intense orange shades), this perfect color bridges the gap between blonde and brunette.
CHOCOLATE BRUNETTE: It’s delicious and dark
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You know that decadent, rich, 70%-cocoa chocolate bar? Imagine it turning up as a hair color and you’ve got a pretty good handle on this dark – and impossibly gorgeous – brunette. Intensely glossy shine is key, as is a bit of dark dimension, strategically woven in for extra depth.