Hair Color Trends for Women to Try in 2026

Hair Color Trends for Women to Try in 2026

Color is where the biggest changes happen each season — a cut grows out gracefully, but color is how you really refresh your look. Here's what our colorists are mixing most often for clients right now, and who each one suits.

Warm balayage highlights on brunette hair

1. Warm Balayage

Hand-painted, sun-kissed highlights that grow out without a hard line — still the most-requested color service in the studio. It's low-maintenance (touch-ups every 3–4 months instead of every 6 weeks) and flatters almost every base color.

2. Rich Chocolate Brunette

A move away from flat, one-note brown toward a multi-dimensional chocolate with subtle warmth woven through. It reads as glossy and healthy in person and photographs beautifully.

Soft copper highlights on wavy hair

3. Soft Copper Highlights

Copper is back, but softer — think warm auburn woven through your natural base rather than an all-over dye job. It's a great way to try a bold color change without fully committing.

4. Face-Framing Money Pieces

A few brighter, lighter pieces placed right around the face — the single fastest way to brighten your whole look without touching the rest of your color.

Tip: Bring Reference Photos, Not Just a Color Name

"Balayage" and "copper" mean different things to different people. Bring 2–3 photos of tones you like (in similar lighting to your own hair) and your colorist will map out the right formula and maintenance schedule for you.

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