30 Dark-Blonde Hair Colors That Prove Platinum Is on Hiatus

Caramel Blonde

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@amagodson_a

This glossy caramel-blonde shade with honey ribbons throughout complements the golden tones in deeper skin tones like a dream.

Long and Blonde

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@annasarlvit

If you wear your hair in long layers, consider sticking to your darker roots and creating a lengthy ombré that ends in a cool shade of blonde. The result will include cooler-looking ponytails.

Summer Blonde

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@amy_lawrenson

Something about a medley of blonde and caramel tones painted in unison gives summer vibes all year round. It's almost that lemon-in-hair, bleached-by-the-sun look that screams beach days and poolside hangs.

Lighter and Brighter

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@polliani

Gradual, hand-painted highlights throughout your ends and around your face will brighten up your look in a totally natural-looking way. Try it and see for yourself.

Mushroom Blonde

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@annaaborisovna

Mushroom blonde is just that—a hue that mimics the natural color gradations found on the undersides of mushrooms. It's a gorgeous, ashy shade with cool dark-gray tones woven throughout.

Breaking Bronde

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@badgalrara_

The perfect in-between, bronde is the happy place between a lighter, brighter blonde and warm-toned brunette. While the dark roots almost skew more brunette, the honey-toned ends definitely qualify as a blonde.

Beach Bleach

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@annawinck

Painted-on golden streaks are exactly that back-from-the-beach look you should strive for. A few bleached pieces frame the face in a summery kind of way.

Natural-ish

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@hollyjone_s

If your brown hair is on the lighter end of the spectrum, you can still keep your sun-kissed ends while trying the ash trend up top. Ask your colorist to incorporate more silvers and work on toning the warmer tones. Just remember to keep toning products in your regular hair routine to avoid brassiness.

Bangin' Blonde

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@_jeanettemadsen_

Shades of blonde boast plenty of dimension on their own, but a blunt bang just ups the cool factor in a snap.

Copper Blonde

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@ebonyboadu

You can easily brighten up your look with ribbons of warm-toned copper painted throughout if you're on the darker end of the brown-hair spectrum. A good rule of thumb is to find shades in your skin tone and incorporate them into your hair for a complementary look.

Blonde Balayage

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@alexisforeman

Truthfully, going blonde can require some serious upkeep. If an all-over dye job is too high-maintenance for your busy schedule, opt for an easy-to-maintain balayage, like this cool-toned look.

Half and Half

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@justinemarjan

Is it brunette, or is it blonde? It's difficult to tell, but this dark bronde is 100% gorge.

Cool Blonde

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@hannahlewisstylist

This biscuit beige-gray balayage blends with creamy ecru strokes, creating a cool tone that transcends seasons.

Ashy Blonde

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@ariellanyssa

While ashy tones can get a bad rap, the ash-blonde look is a gray-based shade that works best on people with cool or neutral skin tones. And the best part is it looks completely natural.

Low-Key Balayage

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@dinahansen

Try this warm-toned balayage for an easy-to-maintain look.

Blonde Texture

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@anoukyve

Curls and waves are dynamic enough on their own, but a perfectly executed dark-to-light ombré and some highlights painted throughout add tons of dimension.

Brunette to Blonde

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@annelauremais

This look nails the dark-roots, golden-ends ombré, proving that natural brunettes can get in on the blonde action without having to keep up with biweekly salon visits.

Blonde Ombré

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@ariel_hauck

Lighter on the ends and lighter around the face, this dark-blonde color job is a prime example of a blonde ombré done right.

Short Ombré

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@ariel_hauck

For those who love the dark-to-light ombré but boast a short cut, here's proof even short-haired beauties can get in on the trend.

Golden Streaks

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@cassdimicco

A medley of golden streaks painted in sections and on the ends of hair are exactly that back-from-the-beach look we strive for in warmer months and beyond.

Strawberry Blonde

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@charlottekuhrt

This blonde pixie cut with reddish undertones makes it the perfect candidate for strawberry-blonde inspiration at your next color appointment.

To the Berry End

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@thelondonchatter

A warm shade of strawberry blonde is so dynamic that you can keep your roots natural and still make a splash.

Warm Balayage

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@chasemarieee

The blonde and caramel tones here give summer vibes. And who doesn't want an eternal summer?

Believable Blonde

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@emilisindlev

One rule of thumb for making your dark strands pass as a believable, natural blonde (if that's what you want) is to have a few highlights extend all the way up to the roots.

Hot and Cold

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@emmarosestyle

We love this look that stunningly combines warm brown and silvery gray, making it look and feel incredibly edgy. It looks especially good on warm skin tones and gives hair tons of dimension.

Cool Blonde

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@joannacoops

For fairer skin with cool undertones, try weaving in silver highlights and lowlights throughout to give your hair dimension without washing out your complexion.

Root of It All

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@karodall

A perfectly executed dark-to-light ombré is as dynamic as it gets, and this blonde with dark-brown roots is it.

Cool and Sandy Blonde

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@kitkeenan

A masterpiece if we've ever seen one, this blonde paint job is full of dimension thanks to cool, sandy tones blended into a light-brunette base.

On the Dark Side

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@annabelrosendahl

Weave in ribbons of golden caramel, strawberry blonde, and ashy hues with formerly dark strands for a look that feels totally natural.

Peel Back the Layers

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@laurencrowe88

Layering shades of blonde highlights ranging from cool to warm with neutral grays and lighter ends is the secret to the perfect foray into blonde for natural brunettes.