Summer color this year has a theme: glow over gimmick. The shades trending right now aren’t about looking “done” — they’re about looking like you spent two weeks somewhere warm and sunny, minus the sunburn. Here’s what we’re seeing requested in the chair, and what we’re most excited to create.
Milk Tea / Cashmere Blonde
A soft, neutral beige-blonde with just enough warmth to avoid looking flat or icy. It’s the “your hair, but better” blonde — less commitment than platinum, more depth than a basic honey. Great for clients who want brightness without the upkeep of an ultra-light shade.
Sunkissed Brunette
For our brunettes: this is a deep chocolate base woven with gold, so it catches light instead of just sitting there. If you’ve felt like your brown hair looks a little flat or one-note, this is the fix — added dimension without going lighter overall.
Teddy Bear Bronde
Right in between blonde and brunette, this shade is soft, blended, and — this is the part clients love — grows out gracefully. Less maintenance, still gorgeous. If you’re tired of chasing a root touch-up every 5 weeks, ask about this one.
Cherry Cola & Warm Reds
Red is having a moment again, but it’s shifted — less blue-black and stark burgundy, more warm, glossy, cherry-toned depth. It reads rich and a little unexpected without screaming for attention.
Carnelian Copper
For clients who want something bold: a bright, glowing orange-red inspired by the gemstone. Elevated, wearable, and still very much a statement.
Buttercream Blonde
Creamy, warm, and soft — this sits between pale golden blonde and vanilla. It’s the trend for clients who want brightness that doesn’t feel harsh or overly stark.
Our Take
The common thread across all of these: low maintenance, high payoff. Clients want color that still looks good on week five, not just day one. That’s exactly what we build for at every color consultation — a shade that grows out well, fits your lifestyle, and doesn’t own your calendar.
Bring in an inspiration photo (or just tell us the vibe) and we’ll build the formula around your natural base.
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