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The 5 Blonde Hair Colors Everyone's Asking For This Summer
August is the perfect time to switch up your signature hair color, whether that means going bright summer blonde or opting for a subtly highlighted version of your natural hue. That's right—the season of your-hair-but-better blonde tones is back, and with it comes a generous lineup of statement summer hair color trends to try right now. Whether you're into a raw bleached finish (think It-girl buttery tints that look effortlessly cool) or a believable bronde that maximizes that healthy, post-gloss shine, there's a summer blonde shade for everyone in 2025—it's just about finding the one that works for you.
Here, blonde expert and celebrity colorist Harriet Muldoon breaks down her top five blonde hair color trends to try this summer—including the celebrity reference photos you need and exactly what to ask your stylist for.
The go-to blonde hues of Beyoncé and Jennifer Lawrence may lean toward bronde, but they never lose that luminous golden tone.
'We've seen this look evolve over the last few years, but it's officially here to stay,' says Muldoon. 'The base is lifted to a rich, warm blonde, allowing the natural warmth to shine through. Balayage highlights are painted through the midlengths and ends to create contrast. The weaves are slightly thicker so they don't get lost in the hair—you want those pieces to pop!'
To capture the luxurious, gilded tones of Sienna Miller and Margot Robbie, go for a bright, dimensional blonde that pairs perfectly with a natural root.
'This look is all about working with the real you,' says Muldoon. 'It's about embracing your roots—still adding lighter pieces, but layering them over your natural base. The highlights are skinny, light weaves that keep everything soft and seamless.'
If you're into Sabrina Carpenter's bombshell gold tone, this captivating blonde is the one to try. Need more references? Look to Dakota Fanning—or even Pamela Anderson's latest hue.
'These girls are the highlight queens,' says Muldoon. 'Super-blonde, super-creamy highlights create a full-impact look. But instead of a scalp bleach, the highlighting technique keeps it softer at the base. For this look, I'd use a combination of weaves and slices. It's finished with a gloss of pearl, gold, and clear to give a creamy—but not overtoned—effect.'
While this daring shade may lean copper, there's still something quintessentially blonde about the vibe of Lindsay Lohan's latest update. If you're after a warmer color but aren't ready to commit to auburn or strawberry blonde just yet, try this transitional, citrus-inspired toner.
'This look is all about copper meets blonde,' says Muldoon. 'It's where my two favorite tones collide. The mix of gold and copper gives it a chic, subtle finish that could almost pass for natural. Copper blonde is a great way to introduce clients to the copper family.'
This vibrant blonde is a bold choice, but for anyone craving an edgier finish to their summer shade, its grungy appeal is limitless. Feeling extra playful? Try a temporary color dip-dye like Kristen Stewart's blushed tips—perfect for celebrating the bright, sunny months.
'This trend is the bleach girl with a modern twist,' says Muldoon. 'We're seeing bleach girls going for less toner to get a grungier effect. I love the pink panels worked through the ends—they add softness, but still make a bold statement.'
