Summer is a great time for beachfront vacations, rooftop hangs, and trying a dreamy new hair color you found on Pinterest. Should the former make you (or your wallet) tremble, planning a trip to the salon is an easy, low-pressure adventure that will still give you something to look forward to.
Even better, all the coolest trends you’ll see this summer are fittingly low-key. We’re talking soft, buttery “teasy” highlights; fun blond hues; hybrid hair (but in that pretty, intentional way); and hair color that’s easy as hell to maintain. Because at this point, who has the time for all the fuss? Of course, if you’re looking to make a bold color change, don’t stress: we’ve got some options for you there, too.
“Summertime always inspires people to go a little lighter with their color,” celebrity hairstylist Tom Smith says. “Summer holidays and a more relaxed attitude during these months mean longer between appointments.”
Translation? You can expect the following “easy” summer hair colors ahead to trend from now until the foreseeable future — and dammit, if that’s not a win the world could use ri