5 hair colours that will headline 2023, from tiger blonde to cinnamon
When it comes to hair colours for winter 2022, it's a tale of extremes. Brunettes are getting darker, blondes are getting icier and spiced tones remain a delicious way to warm up your hair tone while nodding into one of this year's biggest trends: copper hair.
Of course, there's always exceptions to every rule and hair highlighting trends like the luxe cashmere blonde are delivering more natural-looking shades, executed beautifully. Below, we've lined up some of the biggest winter hair colours to have on your radar.
Copper, cinnamon and strawberry
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This will really come as no shock since copper shades have been hogging the spotlight for several seasons, but it's going absolutely nowhere. However, new renditions and spin-offs will keep it feeling fresh. “The lighter strawberry red tones, like red velvet and strawberry ginger, will be huge,” insists hair artist and co-founder of the Vanilla Loft salon, Chris Weber Mirlach. Likewise, celebrity colourist, Jenna Perry, is putting her money on cinnamon going stratospheric. “It's the perfect marriage between red, brunette and platinum blonde: high drama and high maintenance,” she says. Or want something more hi-vis? Cherry bomb will be big, says Harriet Muldoon, blonde specialist at Larry King salon.
Golden blonde
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It's a classic, but with the ‘90s hair trends in full swing, glam supermodel blonde is in. “We’ve seen a massive change in blondes. We’re obsessed with golds,” says Harriet. “Think classy, not brassy, but with a yellow undertone shinning through,” she says, adding, “Barbie is the Queen for this look.” Jenna agrees, citing “supercharged golden blonde,” as one to watch.
And Chris is also on the glossy, sheeny blonde train. “I'm really enjoying the buttery pearl blondes. They're the perfect mix of warm, golden, buttery tones with a mix of pearl highlights. I love playing around with a mix of different shades of blondes,” he adds. “It’s less of a high contrast, it’s more a soft dimension with different blonde shades.” For a cool-girl spin off, beige or dirty blonde will “still be very present,” adds Jenna.
Rich brunette
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Off the back of the clean girl makeup looks that have been trending, approachable hair shades will be given a luxe glow-up. “We will see more natural, low maintenance and soft dimensional colours,” says Chris. “It’s all about enhancing your natural beauty and choosing colours that truly compliment your look and lifestyle. One colour I think will really be highlighted is ‘elevated, or rich brunette’. After years of focusing on blonding we will see a lot of people choosing darker and richer hair colours with warm tones like hazelnut, strawberry, chestnut and honey. One of my personal favourites is Hailey Bieber. She really shows how to make ‘elevated brunette’ look effortless and chic,” says Chris. Meanwhile, Tracey Cunningham, whose celeb clients include Khloe Kardashian, Zendaya and Zoey Deutch, agrees, “I just love, love, love working with my classics. You simply can’t go wrong.” And Jenna concurs: “rich brunettes will be getting warmer.” To add a little glossy-glam luxe-ness, Harriet recommends brown lights. “It's a soft lifting technique were no bleach is used, but it gives brunettes a shimmer.”
Tiger blonde
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Love the golden blonde and copper tones that are trending? Tiger blonde is a dreamy blend of both. “Tiger blonde is a pastel peach with a punch,” explains Harriet. “I love adding a liquid copper colour on top of a blondie as it’s like adding a blush to the hair. It's so flattering and the shade is definitely going to be big this year,” she adds.
Barbie pink
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If you're looking for a shade that's loud and fun, Barbie pink is the way to go. With the Barbie movie out this summer and the cutesy coquette beauty trend taking off on TikTok, the colour is set to be mega popular for 2023. Plus we love that it brings the joy.
If you're not quite ready for a full-on colour shift, mix things up with a new style and give these braids a go, or amp up your hair accessories.
Want more colour inspo? Scroll down to admire all the brilliant hair colour trends we can't wait to try – from subtle to bold and everything in between...
Hailey Bieber / InstagramBiscuit brunette
Earlier this year, Hailey Bieber's bronde started a hair colour revolution with blondes everywhere choosing to dial down the brightness and embrace their roots in order to emulate this flattering super-natural tone. Now Hailey' s hue is inching a little deeper with warm midlights woven throughout - a colouring trick that adds dimension to even the finest hair.
@besceneReverse ombre
Coined by hair colourist and stylist Linh Phan, reverse ombre, where the lighter pieces are on the crown rather than the lengths, is set to be big for summer.
@danielmbeautyRing-lighting
This flattering new trend involves highlighting the front section of hair to provide a ring-lit effect and frame the face.
@etchersalonPeekaboo hair
Keep everyone guessing with one of the biggest hair colour trends of the past year - peekaboo hair.
Beyonce / InstagramToasted caramel
Queen Bey knows a thing or two about warm highlights, and this toasted caramel hue adds interest to her brunette strands while giving her skin an automatic glow up.
@mareksyriste / InstagramAmber Slate hair
A mixture of warm (think strawberry blonde) and cool (aka ice blonde) tones creates 'Amber Slate' – a modern take on the classic honey blonde.
@hairbyntash / InstagramOpal hair
Pearlescent shades with super-reflective shine are always a good idea. If you're not up for the rainbow version, this harmony of grey and cool-toned blonde is just as beautiful.
ChrisAppleton1 / InstagramSpun gold highlights
J-Lo's half-up, half-down wedding hair makes a feature of the wispy golden highlights in her hair.
Metallic peach hair
This peachy, metallic hair colour puts the 'living' into 'living coral'. Created by Cambridge Hair Collective, the highlights woven between brights takes us back to the rose gold hair trend.
@omgartistry / InstagramBlonde roast hair
If you're a brunette hoping to add a splash of blonde to your colour, or a blonde wishing to tone down, blonde roast is the ideal way to do it. The new colour trend seamlessly combines shades of darker brown with shades of light blonde. Describing the trendy new hair shade on Instagram, colourist Olivia Smalley wrote: "A hybrid combo of cool metallic ash tones on brunette hair." Will you be trying it this season?
Toasted coconut hair
If you're a brunette who wants to dip her toe into more of a blonde hue, let us introduce you to toasted coconut: the hot new hair colour taking over our Instagram feeds. Speaking to Allure, colourist Ami Rexroth explained: "It's a very rich, dark root that softly transitions and melts into blonder ends". We are absolutely loving this subtle new take on blonde highlights, aren't you?
David M. BenettFoxy red
Haley Bennett's hair is a true fox red, but it's the golden undertones that are the story here as they're guaranteed to brighten even the most tired skin.
@chitabeseau / InstagramGem Roots
Gem roots is the current trend fulfilling our crystal-obsessed dreams. From magenta to pastel shades of green and pink and silvery blonde ends, it sounds like it shouldn't work but oh, it does.
@khloekardashian / InstagramWalnut brown
Khloe Kardashian traded in the platinum strands she's been digging for the past year for a deeper walnut colour that's much closer to her natural shade.
@foilingbeautiful / InstagramFruit Juice Hair
Another trend that will have brunettes jumping for joy, the latest colour style dubbed 'fruit juice hair' is total hair goals. Coined by hair guru Alisha McAlister, she explained: "I’m not sure what to call this! It’s a mix of blended fruit colours. I started this hair colour thinking I was doing a simple base and tone. Then my amazing client surprised me! She said, “I want something different!” So yay for stylist choice night!". We think it'll be a big hit this summer as we step outside our comfort zone.
@thomas.goh / InstagramRose Brown
Finally! A pastel trend that brunettes can get involved with! The rose gold trend isn't done just yet, as rose brown is gaining traction on Instagram. Instead of having to dye your hair bright blonde to achieve the look, this works with darker hair colours. Created by hairstylist Thi Thao Tu, it's done by using a combination of bleach, Olaplex treatment, and brown and red dyes. We're into it.
@saraihairwizard / InstagramGhosted hair
This gorgeous look has nothing to do with the dating term, but rather what's hiding in the shadows of the gorgeous hue. Why is it different from platinum or silver? It's the addition of carbon, quartz and oyster white that you don't see at first glance. First crafted by Jason Hogan of Josh Wood Atelier on this wavy short hairstyle, it's definitely going to be a biggie this year.
