The Top Summer Hair Colors for 2020, According to Stylists

Cool Brown

For brunettes, glossy burgundy hues like Anne Hathaway’s catch and reflect the summer sunshine beautifully, says Gina Rivera, Founder of Phenix Salons.

Sun-Kissed Brunette

In the summer months it’s important for a brunette to embrace her natural texture, says celebrity stylist Paul Labrecque. For example, if you have wavy hair, go for a bigger, looser wave like Jessica Alba’s. It’s a style that pairs perfectly with her perfect-for-summer caramel brown shade.

Super Gloss Nearly Black

Glossing is a huge hair trend this year that gives brunettes like Kim Kardashian West a fresh and chic look, says celebrity hairstylist Julius Michael.

Warm Gold

Jennifer Lopez’s brunette hair has plenty of warm, golden tones that add dimension and brightness perfect for the summer, says Celso Enrique, master designer at Salon Eva Michelle in Boston.

The Money Piece

“The Money Piece”—a face-framing highlight—is something Miranda Kerr has rocked for years, but is booming in popularity this season, says celebrity colorist Guy Tang.

Bronde

Ciara’s bronde hair color is the perfect way to show off a tan—it makes her skin glow, says Baghaei.

Caramel Balayage

Balayage is still one of the most popular coloring techniques, says Darrius Peace, a master stylist for Hayah Beauty. For summer, try a look like Chrissy Teigen’s cool caramel mane.

Burgundy Red

If you have olive skin, like Zendaya, experiment with this cool, deep, dark shade of red, says Baghaei.

Pops of Color

A two-toned gray and pink style like Dascha Polanco’s is a fun choice for the more adventurous, says Stephanie Brown, a master colorist at IGK Salon Soho.

Mushroom Blonde

Brown calls Ariana Grande’s look “model off-duty,” because it’s sleek and sophisticated, but is a low-maintenance shade that flatters a wide range of skin tones.

Rooted Blonde

Kristen Stewart’s is a great example of this edgy summertime look—she rocks a cool-girl dark root with wisps of golden blonde, says Brown.

Golden Brown

For brunettes with black or almost black hair, Brown suggests a golden undertone that brightens the complexion, as seen here on O‘s very own editor-at-large Gayle King.

Beach Blonde

If you have blonde hair, aim for a bright tone with a lot of shine, says Sanya Këranen, a hairstylist for Nikita Hair. A gloss treatment is a great way to add more tone and shine, plus make color more vibrant.

Golden Brown

Golden-toned skin, like Priyanka Chopra’s, looks great with a little bit of added warmth, says Labrecque.

Vivid, Chunky Highlights

Those chunky highlights from the 90s are back in full force, says Eliut Rivera, hair stylist and owner of Eliut Salon in New York City. Look for all-over color and bold highlights, like Halle Berry’s, in just about every shade.

Babylights

Jessica Alba’s super thin, woven highlights are a popular choice, because they’re low-maintenance, but make a big impact, says Michael.

Natural Gray

More and more women are embracing their natural color as their hair begins to turn gray, says Michael. Here, Glenn Close proves just how chic this can be.

Color Blocked

This year, people are going bold with their hair, and experimenting with color blocking and dip-dyed ends, says Cleveland. Though styles like Dua Lipa’s are hard to maintain, they offer a fun departure from the more ubiquitous techniques like balayage.