Trust the Experts—These Are the 6 Hair Colour Trends to Have on Your Radar for Spring

I am in a very good mood. Why? Because whilst I'm sitting here writing this article, the sun is streaming through my living room window. Could it be that spring is finally on its way? It certainly feels like it, which is why we've been busy reporting on the biggest spring hair trends of 2026. But today, I'm here to go into a little more detail and focus solely on the biggest spring hair colour trends of the year.

Whilst I'm not one for experimenting with my haircut, I do love trying out new hair colour trends, which is why I was excited to dive deep into spring-like hues. As a beauty editor, I study hair trends for a living, so I already have some pretty stylish shades on my radar. However, I also wanted another expert's take and reached out to Christel Barron-Hough, award-winning colourist and founder of Stil Salon. Christel shared so many amazing insights with me that I'm practically counting down the days till my next appointment.

Below, we've rounded up what we believe to be the six biggest hair colour trends of the upcoming season, and I'd like to think there's something for everyone to enjoy. Keep on scrolling to find out more.

6 Biggest Spring Hair Colour Trends 2026

1. Mid-Way Blonde

First up, Barron-Hough tells me that mid-way blonde hair is huge news this season. "A new colour trend I’m really excited about for spring is mid-way blonde," she says. As explained to me by Barron-Hough, this trend sits somewhere between a cool and warm-toned blonde and can be achieved using hand-painting balayage techniques to get that beautiful blend of blonde and brunette tones. If you want to go lighter this spring but don't want anything too bright, this is definitely the hair colour for you.

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2. Cascading Colour

As mentioned, I'm always studying hair trends, and I always see techniques such as balayage thriving in spring, as it's a low-maintenance way to lighten your hair. However, this season, I've noticed hairdressers creating a much softer blend between darker roots and lighter ends, with a glossy finish that creates this almost cascading effect.

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3. Truffle Brunette

Another trend Barron-Hough predicts will be huge this spring? Truffle brunette. "This is the key direction for brunettes as we head into spring," she says. "It’s all about achieving a rich, full-bodied colour and depth combination—think really luxe, velvety hues with a slightly warm, red glow." Yes, it seems we are moving away from cooler tones that dominated this winter and embracing warmer brunette shades for the sunny weather.

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4. High-Shine Finish

Look, I know this trend is nothing new, but it's going nowhere this spring. In fact, if the recent red carpets are anything to go by, high-shine hair is going to be even more popular this spring. No, it's not technically a colour, but it complements every spring hair shade. Invest in a good at-home hair gloss and nourishing hair oil to help create this glass-like finish.

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5. Blanche Blonde

Blonde hair colours always have a moment in spring, and according to Barron-Hough, this is the blonde to go for if you're into that super reflective finish. "It’s perfect for making a real style statement as the season evolves and we move closer to spring," she says. It's certainly a lot brighter than the warm, golden tones we expect to see at this time of year, but it's ideal for those of you who want your hair to pop.

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6. Carnelian Orange

Last but by no means least, Barron-Hough says that carnelian orange will bring about the perfect pop of colour this spring. I recently spotted this shade on Ellie Bamber, and I've been obsessed ever since. "Influenced by the semi-precious stone known as 'the stone of fire', it blends mood-boosting oranges and warm reddish hues for a vibrant finish," says Barron-Hough. Wave goodbye to cowboy copper, as there's a new reddish hue in town.

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