Hair color trends to die for in 2021

With the start of a new year - with all the hopes and dreams that go along with it and how we wish it’ll be significantly different than the past one - people are feeling the impulsive urge to shake 2020 off their shoulders...and hair. Watch out because new 2021 hair color trends are in town and they’re not messing around.

Hair color trends in 2021 are going to be one big compromise between the need to get a new crazy do and the impracticality of going to the hair salon very often. The result? 2021 hair color trends are expected to be all about subtle yet statement-making color changes that don't require constant upkeep. Low-maintenance colors, in extra eye-catching shades.

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Hottest 2021 hair color trends

We’re expecting 2021 hair color trends possibilities to be endless: shades are going to go from warm and natural to cold and unnatural, all at the same time. So here are the ones that are going to be a huge inspo all year round.

Brown highlights & caramel balayage

Brunettes of the world, this is your time to shine! Because 2021’s code word will be “all things brown”. Subtle highlights scattered around the hair, and especially towards the ends, just a few shades lighter than the natural base color, are a great way to get a natural, sun-kissed look that grows out beautifully, without requiring all that much maintenance.

Baby pink & silver lilac

Many celebs have rocked pink hair back in 2019-2020, but this trend is far from over. Baby pink is expected to make a full comeback into 2021 hair color trends. And once it’s done, it can be easily maintained with a color conditioner. But that’s not all! 

Amongst pastel hues, silver lilac is gaining popularity: it can be styled in either an ombré effect, with purple on the ends, or with a faint tint of purple throughout all the hair. A true dream!

Silver gray

Silver gray is expected to be a big one amongst hair color trends in 2021. Ironically, gray hair can make anyone look fresher and younger, and it looks great at any age. This trend is especially interesting for those who want to rock their natural grays and embrace their natural hair color by enhancing it. Also, silver gray can be easily maintained at home with the help of a purple shampoo.

Copper red

2021 is the right year for everyone who’s always dreamed about dying their hair red. Red, and especially copper, is having its moment of glory and it looks like it's here to stay. 2021 hair color trends will include a coppery-ginger hue, that is especially flattering on fair and golden skin tones. This shade can be maintained with an acid-based shampoo, to help preserve the "delicate" copper molecules.

Lived-in blonde

2021 is going to be a little tougher on blondes, which usually require a high level of maintenance. However, not all hope is lost: more lived-in blondes - like ash blonde, blonde highlights, and blonde balayage - will be trending this year, making it all about the grow-out. People are looking for a shade of blonde that will seamlessly grow out, freeing them from the burden of having to touch up their roots constantly.

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