THE BEST NEW HAIR COLORS FOR SUMMER

5 haute hues to refresh your locks.

As summer approaches, and your beauty look takes on a more minimalist approach (think fresh makeup and naturally textured tresses)—there is one appointment you'll want to keep—the visit with your colorist. Here, we compiled the top hair color trends (plus insider pro secrets) to keep your look pretty and polished.

Natural Nude

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WHO CAN WEAR IT: Those with neutral and golden complexions and naturally blonde hair colors. Avoid this hue if you have a cool skin tone, cautions George Papanikolas, a Matrix celebrity hair colorist, who works with the brand's SoColor line. "It can look drab and wash you out."

WHAT THE PRO SAYS: "The idea is to create a monochromatic neutral look with your skin and hair. Earthy sandy tones feel edgy yet elegant," suggests Papanikolas.

LOOKS WE LOVE:

Cara Delevingne's sandy finish creates a modern, mattified effect.

Taylor Swift stays close to her natural hue with a glossy shade that flatters her golden coloring.

Amanda Seyfried sticks with beige undertones to compliment her warm complexion.

STYLE TIP: Pair this color with a sophisticated cut. Ask your stylist for an angled lob dried with soft waves.

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Rich Brown

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WHO CAN WEAR IT: Shades of brown suit every skin tone. Those with fair to golden complexions look best with warm milk chocolate colors, while olive and red-based skin should opt for a cool, deeper hue, explains Papanikolas. Ask your colorist to adjust the tone (think mocha, cocoa, or espresso) depending on your natural hair and skin coloring.

WHAT THE PRO SAYS: "Adding lighter accents with a tone-on-tone finish gives the hair dimension and movement," says Papanikolas.

LOOKS WE LOVE:

Jourdan Dunn's minimal highlights add an overall brightness that suit her complexion and born-with-it texture.

Kendall Jenner's olive skin is flattered by cool espresso hair tones.

Emily Ratajkowski warms up her dark base with subtle milk chocolate highlights that pop against her golden skin tone.

STYLE TIP: Unlike flashier color choices, high-shine brunette shades lend a classic element to any look.

Red Hot

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WHO CAN WEAR IT: If your complexion is fair and cool, go for warm, more intense copper shades, advises Papanikolas. Warm skin tones look best with auburn tints.

WHAT THE PRO SAYS: While there's no shortage of red color variations, "copper undertones are the most popular this season," says Papanikolas. Lighter versions will take on a golden tone and deeper shades will appear more auburn.

LOOKS WE LOVE:

Emma Stone's fair skin is a perfect complement to her copper-auburn locks.

Isla Fisher can easily pull off this intense warm copper since shade she's a natural redhead with golden skin.

Amy Adams relies on warm copper highlights to soften her features and keep her skin from looking washed out.

STYLE TIP: Take the time to blow dry your locks for a fresh and glossy finish.

Rooted Blonde

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WHO CAN WEAR IT: Since the depth of the natural base color is what gives the skin its richness, this look pretty much works on everyone.

WHAT THE PRO SAYS: "This is a great way to stretch out highlights and minimize brassiness since you aren't lifting the base," suggests Papanikolas.

LOOKS WE LOVE:

Emma Roberts's roots may seem like a drastic contrast to her base, but the depth is what makes this a low-maintenance dye job. Plus, "it gives the color a modern edge rather than looking like a Barbie if she went solid blonde," notes Papanikolas.

Jennifer Lawrence nails this look by blending her natural base to give her color tons of dimension. Ask your colorist to paint delicate highlights at the root so that your hair doesn't appear as one solid color. 

Drew Barrymore's richness at the root keeps her warm base color looking youthful and allows her to space out time between salon visits.

STYLE TIP: The key here is to highlight the dimension. Try center-parted tousled waves that easily segue from day to night.

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Subtle Highlights

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WHO CAN WEAR IT: All skin tones and hair colors can benefit from the multi-dimensional effects of understated highlights.

WHAT THE PRO SAYS: "It's a great way to accent the hair and create definition," says Papanikolas. Remember: strategic placement is key, he adds. Focus on framing the face, the natural part, and the ends.

LOOKS WE LOVE:

Kerry Washington goes for tone-on-tone milk chocolate highlights to give her hair soft movement.

Priyanka Chopra's mocha ombré is heavier towards her tips allowing for easy upkeep and tons of dimension.

Joan Smalls chooses all-over baby fine highlights that blend and soften her naturally black hair.

STYLE TIP: When donning understated highlights, make sure your strands are sleek and shiny. Finish off your look with a luxe berry lip.

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