5 Of The Chicest Hair Colour Trends For Summer 2025

Summer 2025 hair colour vibes are all about subtle nuances and depths that promise to brighten the complexion and lean into the fresh, sunny mood of the warmer months.

Whether you're looking to update your blonde hair colour or add interest to brown lengths, the smallest tweaks can make an impactful difference, especially when done by expert hands.

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Summer often provides opportunities to be outdoors at festivals and parties, so it's a great time to be expressive with your colour, too. 'This is the season to be playful,' says Amelia Evans, artistic director at Hare and Bone salon.

'Temporary toners, pastel glosses, warm copper glossings, and face-framing panels can completely switch up your look without long term commitment. It’s all about having fun with colour again.'

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Burnt Peach

Swap winter's moody black cherry tones for something a little more luminous. 'Burnt peach is a fusion of copper, rose, and blonde. It’s modern, it’s fresh, and it looks incredible under natural light,' says Evans.

Alternatively, Evans is also a fan of brighter red hues such as soft strawberry or spicy coppers. Think bolder undertones, done with added depth for a look that's more grown-up, rather than a solid, all-over colour.

Cool Cocoa

There will always be room for warm brunette hues such as the ones seen on Hailey Bieber and Camila Morrone, but Evans also notes a shift towards 'cooler chocolate tones paired with delicate caramel or toffee lights that contour the face.'

If you find your brown hair to be a little 'flat' in colour, this combination of cool and warm colours create a balanced effect that simply lifts both the complexion and the strands.

'It’s about creating luxe movement within darker hair without making it feel "done"', says Evans.

Lemon Platinum

Dial up your blonde this summer by opting for a 'bright and gleaming lemon sorbet tone', says colourist and hair trend forecaster, Tom Smith. If you're someone who can never feel blonde enough, this is for you.

Smith refers to lemon platinum as a fresher, cleaner-looking alternative to autumn's golden blonde hue.

It's arguably high maintenance and works best for those with pre-existing lighter hair, but the ethereal finish is so worth it.

Halo Lights

For a low-key colour refresh, try 'halo lightening', says Evans. 'It's a soft, illuminating technique that brings light around the face and crown while keeping the roots natural,' she tells ELLE. No matter your hair colour, this method restores freshness to the complexion as the face-framing strands appear a little brighter.

James Samuel, colourist at Hershesons, agrees. He's been applying 'baby fine highlights' along the hairline to bring dimension to blonde tresses. 'At the basin when it’s rinsed, I apply a toner just on the hairline that lifts the hair in between the highlights. After that, I gloss all the hair as usual,' he shares.

'This creates the most amazing "pop" around the face. It’s still soft, so it avoids looking stripey or fake.'

Rainbow Glow

Echoing Evans' earlier sentiment, why not get experimental with your hair colour? A soft pink is always refined and especially easy to get into if you have pre-lightened hair.

For brunettes, lightening a few face framing pieces will allow you to get adventurous without bleaching the whole head. While there are plenty of at-home dyes, for punchier tones like these, it's always best to ask a professional.

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Medina Azaldin

Beauty Editor, ELLE and Harper's Bazaar UK

Medina Azaldin is the beauty editor of ELLE and Harper's Bazaar UK, working across print and digital features. She has more than seven years journalism experience and has previously written for Red and Good Hoousekeeping. When she's not demystifying the latest skincare ingredient, sniffing out the next big perfume trend or uncovering the science behind wellness practices, you'll most likely find her in Hatchards Piccadilly or watching a crime series with her cats. Oh, and she's a competitive cheerleader, too.