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Blonde and Beyond: The Top 15 Blonde Hair Colours

Go blonde and beyond with the best blonde hair colours! - by Rhys McKay
  • 05 Dec 2019
Blonde and Beyond: The Top 15 Blonde Hair Colours

Don’t think you can pull off bleach blonde hair? Think again!

Whether you’re a brunette or redhead, getting the Barbie hair you’ve always wanted is possible with the right salon treatments. But before you join the blonde brigade, it’s important to find the perfect shade! There are over 50 shades of blonde to choose from, ranging from dark ashy tones to bright, flashy white. If you aren’t sure where to start, here’s everything you need to know before taking the platinum plunge!

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Why Blonde Is Beautiful

Why stick to your natural hair colour when going blonde can change your life? Blonde fashion icons like Marilyn Monroe, Madonna, and Gwen Stefani have proven that golden locks are always in season. Even male celebrities like Channing Tatum, Jared Leto, and Kanye West have jumped in on the trend! If these celebs can put in hours at the salon to achieve their blonde hair goals, then so can you!

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How It Works

There are different methods used to strip your hair of its original pigment, but it takes some patience to get them as light as possible. You can go the DIY route with bleaching products, but it’s best to consult with your hairstylist so they can give you their recommendations. Here’s a general guide to how most professional salons get the job done:

  • Pre-bleaching - they treat your hair with special products to keep moisture.
  • Bleaching - they coat individual sections of hair with bleach and wrapped in foils.
  • Heating - they apply heat for several hours until they achieve the desired colour.
  • Post-bleaching - they style your hair with post-bleaching products to repair it from any damage.
  • Re-bleaching - you might need several sessions depending on how light you want your hair.

Before booking an appointment, it’s important to have healthy hair that can withstand bleaching or highlights. Otherwise, you may experience frizz, brittleness, or hair fall.  The journey to your perfect shade might not be easy, but if done right, all the effort will be worth it!

Tips On Going Blonde

If you think going blonde is too drastic, you can try a wide range of colours that will make you glow with confidence! Blonde hair can work with any complexion, but some colour shades might work better with others. If you have a cooler skin tone, go with lighter shades – while medium to dark skin tones look better with golden colours and copper tones. Here are some tips for the most popular hair colour combinations:

  • Black to blonde - depending on your shade, you’ll need three to six sessions to get the colour you want.
  • Brown roots to blonde hair - you can keep your roots brown and gradually turn blonde towards the tips.
  • Blonde with hair tint - blonde bases are ideal for introducing bright colours like red, green, blue, or pink.

Once you’ve gone blonde, you might experience unwanted yellow hair or brassy hair over time. This happens when your hair gets exposed to harsh chemicals, excess heat, or sun exposure. To correct your hair colour in between appointments, make sure you use a hair toner and purple shampoo to maintain your blondeness.

The 15 Best Blonde Hair Colours

There’s more to being blonde than having fair hair – it’s full of playful hues, shades, and colours that can suit any style out there. Here are all the best blonde ideas for men and women!

15. Ash Blonde

You can achieve Taylor Swift’s cool gradients with a blend of three to four blonde shades from the roots to the tips.

Taylor Swift with ash blonde hair at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards
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14. Dark Blonde

Chris Hemsworth is a golden god as Thor, but he likes to keep his hair dark with a few subtle highlights.

Chris Hemsworth in a black floral suit
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13. Dirty Blonde

Far from dirty, Jennifer Lawrence cleans up good with the perfect balance of brown and blonde ombre highlights!

Jennifer Lawrence at the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award
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12. Ashy Blonde

Ashy can be flashy! Rachel McAdams is a natural brunette, but she looks even better with hints of ashy blonde.

Rachel McAdams pictured with ashy blonde hair at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival
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11. Brown Blonde

Hilary Duff gets the best of both worlds with a beautiful balayage that goes from brown to blonde.

Hilary Duff in a red silk dress
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10. Honey Blonde

Paris Hilton looks like a true heiress rocking a shade of blonde that’s sweet as honey with copper tones.

Paris Hilton at the WCRF's "An Unforgettable Evening" event
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9. Light Blonde

Brad Pitt’s smile can light up a room and melt hearts, but he brightened up our lives when he debuted his light hair in 2005!

Brad Pitt with blonde hair at the premiere of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith'
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8. Golden Blonde

Queen Beyoncé is a golden goddess with curly, gold locks to match – and it goes great with her dark roots!

Beyonce at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
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7. Silver Blonde

Kim Kardashian is as stunning as a silver fox! This futuristic shade is achieved with subdued blonde hues.

Kim Kardashian with silver hair
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6. Icy Blonde

Lady Gaga loves chilling out in her icy locks! The muted colours are relaxing and cool on the eyes.

Lady Gaga with icy blonde hair at the 57th GRAMMY Awards
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5. Sandy Blonde

Is Blondette a thing? Jennifer Aniston’s iconic sandy hair is a mix of beach brown and sun-kissed highlights!

Jennifer Aniston pictured at the "The Break-Up" Press Conference
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4. White Blonde

Cara Delevingne’s hair is white as snow! Get her edgy hair by going a few shades lighter than platinum.

Cara Delevingne with white blonde hair
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3. Strawberry Blonde

Rita Ora’s combo of pink and blonde is super cute! Red hair colour is used to tint the bleached hair.

Rita Ora at the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2019
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2. Platinum Blonde

Eminem’s iconic platinum hair sparked a trend in 1999! It’s as simple as bleaching your entire head to look like the real Slim Shady.

Eminem at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards
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1. Beach Blonde

Drew Barrymore’s effortless beach waves are to die for! She plays it up with soft curls in several shades of light and dark blonde.

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Better Blonde

Blondes have more fun because they aren’t afraid to break the rules and stand out! It isn’t as intimidating as you think – it’s all about being adventurous enough to try something new. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to go blonde and beyond!

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