The Hottest Hair Color Trends of 2025

 

Hair color trends in 2025 are all about nostalgia, sophistication, and bold self-expression. Whether you're craving a subtle enhancement or a daring transformation, this year's shades offer something for every style.

1. Soft Copper

Copper hair has been having its moment for a while, but this summer, Heaps says it's about to take a more subtle turn. For summer 2025, it's all about soft copper. “It's less bold than full-on red,”. “This one gives you that sun-warmed glow without being too loud.”

2. cinnamon gloss

In line with soft coppers, opt for something like cinnamon gloss to elevate your natural shade. “This isn't about going full red but adding a soft cinnamon tone to brunettes or darker blondes for depth,”

 

3. golden sunset

The summer season is when blonde hair really shines. Heaps says that a golden honey blonde specifically is the perfect shade to get that beachy sunlit feel. “Think soft, lived-in blonde with a buttery glow,” she says. If you want to lean into your natural shade, she adds that you can have your natural dark roots blend into your lighter ends. “This season's color is about embracing your tone, not covering it up,” she says. “Enhancing [and] not overpowering. If it looks like the sun did or like you were born with it, you're doing it right.”

4. Lived-in Espresso

 lived-in espresso is a deep, dimensional shade with soft fading around the face that keeps hair looking natural but elevated.

5. sandy blonde

These shades of blonde have subtle, dimensional reflection,” says colorist Richy Kandasamy, who recommends asking for lived-in highlights mixed with different shades of brown. Bonus: It’s also quite a bit easier to maintain than the buttery Hollywood blondes of last season; dark roots just add to its dimension.

6.spiced rum

As spring turns to summer, we’re trading our bubbly mint juleps for something with more summery flavor—maybe a rum punch in a tall tiki glass. Of course, it’s not a tropical cocktail without a heavy pour of spiced rum. And while we’re at it, our hair could use a shot or two. “I love this color because it’s so simple and elegant,” says colorist Kirsten Stuke, who predicts this warm, coppery take on brunette will be all the rage this summer. Maintenance is easier for naturally darker hair, of course, while blondes and redheads may be running back to the salon every four to six weeks for root touch-ups.