Trends come and go, but there’s something unshakeable about classic natural blonde hair. Blonde is one of those looks that go through several iterations, depending on what’s in vogue at the moment. During the 1950s, coiffed platinum locks took the stage, as bombshell screen sirens sported the hue. Just 20 years later, grown-out, sunnier golden blondes became the look during the hippie, free-loving ’70s. In the early 2000s, stripey blonde highlights (inexplicably) became the hottest thing ever, which gave way to more natural blonde hair shades like balayage and ombré during late 2010s.
Natural Blonde Hair Colors to Try
Even though there’s something special about every shade of blonde out there, it’s this latter natural blonde hair color that’s been quietly doing its job since day one. Scroll on to get inspired and find a variety of natural blonde shades to try:
1. Café Au Lait Curls
Cream in your coffee never looked so chic, especially when rendered as a clean, ashy single-process shade—and finished off with on-trend curls.
2. Flaxen Sombré Waves, Long
Nexxus
Nexxus Blonde Assure Purple Shampoo
Opt for a creamy, cool-toned perfection that really makes pink undertones glow. To avoid brassiness and keep this shade, use Nexxus Color Assure Purple Shampoo and Conditioner.
3. Golden Balayage
This bright, sunny blonde, with its natural sun-streaky highlights, also works well with a bit of a dark root.
4. Ash Brown with Bleached Ends
Blink and you’ll miss it. This natural blonde hair color is popular on surfer girls everywhere and features an ash brown base that’s been lightened at the ends.
5. Dusty Flaxen Blonde
Ask your stylist to smudge your highlights (typically by backcombing as they’re being foiled) to get rid of any telltale edges, as above.
6. Bright Champagne
This beige blonde doesn’t quite read as strawberry but retains a definite pink tone that registers really well on peach and neutral complexions.
7. Sandy Lowlights
Ash brown lowlights provide more dimension to a baby blonde base.
8. Bleached
Bottle blondes can join in on the fun too, provided the shade is on the cooler side (it’ll brass up naturally anyway, virtue of your shower) and is given a bit of dimension with a few lowlights.
9. Smudgy Root
Brunettes that want a natural—but still super bright—blonde look can opt for a smudgy root, with features the color starting lower on the strand (bonus: easier touchups too).
10. Natural Highlights
Thin foil highlights are a more wearable and grown-up version of the streaks of yesteryear.
11. Creamy Ash
TIGI
Bed Head by TIGI Headrush Shine Hair Spray
A single-process ash-blonde finds a gorgeous, gleamy finish with a glossing treatment after the fact. Give your hair some at-home shine by misting your final look with Bed Head by TIGI Headrush Shine Hair Spray.
12. Skinny Highlights
The ultimate (and upscale) Cali-girl look features paper-crisp highlights on a sandy base. A tan also helps!
13. Bleached Blonde with Messy Waves
If there were ever an iconic surf-to-turf shade, this would be it.
14. Beige and Textured
Suave
Suave Hair Refresher Dry Shampoo
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Who said beige was boring? Rendered with a modern-day texture, it loses all its stuffy references. Create this look by first sopping up any excess grease with dry shampoo (we love Suave Hair Refresher Dry Shampoo), then giving locks a bit of a tousle.
15. Angel Blonde
Young kids typically have natural blonde streaks that are scattered all throughout the hair, depending on sun exposure. Mimic this cherubic vibe by asking your stylist for a baby blonde balayage starting on the mid-lengths and ends.
16. Honey Blonde Balayage Hair
Not ready to try a bright blonde shade? This honey blonde hue is the perfect way to lighten your hair while still looking natural.
17. Cool-Toned Blonde
TRESemmé Gloss Light Blonde Color Depositing Conditioner
A great way to keep a very light blonde shade of hair looking natural is by opting for a cool-tone. Keep this shade looking light by using TRESemmé Gloss Light Blonde Color depositing Conditioner after you’re shampoo.
18. Sandy Blonde Hair
Pair this sandy blonde balayage color with effortless beachy waves, and you have the perfect natural-looking combo!
19. Baby Blonde Hair
Baby blonde hair is all about resembling that natural light blonde look. It’s not quite platinum, but still a few shades lighter than dirty blonde.
20. Strawberry Blonde Hair
Looking for the perfect mixture of blonde and copper? Try out this strawberry blonde shade. This color compliments pale skin tones very well if you’re looking for a blonde shade that will still appear very natural.
From a café au lait color to smudged roots, there are so many ways you can show off a natural blonde hair color this season!
