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Home • Hair Color

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now

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By Janell Hickman · Updated April 3, 2024
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Into The Blue

Rich royal hues like this one really make your melanin pop.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@oloriswank via Instagram
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Into The Blue

This head-turning shade looks stunning on the bride-to-be.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@blacchyna via Instagram
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Into The Blue

Darker roots add rock’n’roll edge to turquoise locks.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@tymetheinfamous via Instagram
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Into The Blue

Inky midnight blue is a chic alternative to boring black.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@lonicely via Instagram
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Into The Blue

Spearmint blue is a refreshing pick-me-up to run of-the-mill hair hues.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@nqobiledanseur via Instagram
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Blonde Ambition

Nicki Minaj’s razor sharp platinum bob is all business—there’s no cutting corners here!

 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@nickiminaj via Instagram
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Blonde Ambition

The Bravo multi-media mogul proves that she can pull of platinum with ease.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@neneleakes via Instagram
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Blonde Ambition

The Queen B shows off her signature blonde shade, even while rocking cornrows. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@beyonce via Instagram
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Blonde Ambition

To say our favorite CoverGirl is a hair chameleon is an understatement—what’s not to love about this tousled bob? 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@zendaya via Instagram
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Blonde Ambition

Bone straight (and just right), Ciara lets her color do the talking. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@ciara via Instagram
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Blonde Ambition

Multiple tones of blonde make color look natural (even when you’re faking it!) 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@mmmbuttah via Instagram
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Blonde Ambition

What’s not to love about a platinum pixie? It’s guaranteed to turn a few heads.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@boomkack via Instagram
13
Silver Lining

Dark chocolate fades perfectly into icy grey. Bonus points for voluminous buoyant curls! 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@thejenniejenkins via Instagram
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Silver Lining

Sevyn Streeter doesn’t keep a style for too long, but we hope she brings back this fierce charcoal soon. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@sevyn via Instagram
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Silver Lining

We love KeKe Palmer’s experimental streak. Her graphic grey-meets-black bang is at the top of our list. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@kekepalmer via Instagram
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Silver Lining

Karrueche has been slaying the hair game lately—and this Storm-inspired ‘do is no exception. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@karrueche via Instagram
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Silver Lining

Dark chocolate fades perfectly into icy grey. Bonus points for voluminous buoyant curls! 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@thejenniejenkins via Instagram
18
Red Alert

 Make your natural coils pop with a bold, vivid red. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@zoezeigler via Instagram
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Red Alert

Singer Monica makes bright red look effortlessly easy.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@monicabrown via Instagram
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Red Alert

Can you imagine singer K. Michelle in any other hair color? We can’t!

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@kmichelle via Instagram
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Red Alert

Sombré (otherwise known as soft ombré) should be in your hair color vocabulary.  

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@karinjinsui via Instagram
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Red Alert

Afraid to go all the way? Dark cherry red (with a hint of brown) is an easy entrance to bold hair color.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@tiarramonet via Instagram
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Red Alert

Subtle mahogany is a classic that never goes out of style.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@cynsantana via Instagram
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Red Alert

Kelis’ milkshake may bring the boys to the yard, but her wild reddish-orange curls make her our hair muse.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@kelisofficial via Instagram
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Red Alert

Make your ‘fro look fantastic with a stunning deep ombré shade.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@donedo via Instagram
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Think Pink

The ultra feminine hue looks super cute pulled up in a genie-inspired pony. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@heathersanders_ via Instagram
27
Think Pink

Bubblegum realness is back—again, darker roots make the look more believable. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@themartista via Instagram
28
Think Pink

Candy-colored curls channel sweet and sophisticated at the same time. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@theicstyles via Instagram
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Think Pink

Mermaid hair has no signs of slowing down, and this pink lemonade version is perfect for sunnier days ahead. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@efikzara via Instagram
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Think Pink

Serious “My Little Pony” vibes are happening here, and we mean that in the best way possible. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@miss.chrissyjaye via Instagram
31
Purple Reign

A purple mohawk? This is a win-win look in any style playbook. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@africancreature via Instagram
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Purple Reign

A traditional bob gets a major upgrade in a rich wine hue. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@justineskye via Instagram
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Purple Reign

Shades of violet help make strands look multi-faceted instead of flat.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@peakmilll via Instagram
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Purple Reign

Amethyst locks look good on any block. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@breenylee via Instagram
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Purple Reign

Periwinkle complements touches of grey.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@aleshaofficial via Instagram
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Green With Envy

Tennis star Serena Williams surprised us all when she debuted this forest green ombré look. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@serenawilliams via Instagram
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Green With Envy

Lil Mama’s soft turquoise shade complements her beautiful hazel eyes. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@lilmama via Instagram
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Green With Envy

New mom Teyana Taylor looks stunning with dark green waves. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@teyanataylor via Instagram
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Green With Envy

Taking a departure from her well-known red hue, signer Keyshia Cole’s proves she can pull of any color. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@keyshiacole via Instagram
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Green With Envy

Go long or go home—tousled waves look super sexy in any shade. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@msroshposh via Instagram
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Green With Envy

Shaved sides plus deep emerald locks are the perfect pairing. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@sonjdradeluxe via Instagram
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Little Miss Sunshine

Juicy hues like Zonnique’s brightly colored locks make us long for warmer weather.

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@zonniquejailee via Instagram
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Little Miss Sunshine

It’s rare to see Muva Rosebud rocking longer strands, but these do her justice. 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@amberrose via Instagram
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Little Miss Sunshine

We have to say it—orange is the new black! 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@dgooods via Instagram
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Little Miss Sunshine

What’s not to love about this citrus-inspired ‘fro (and matching top?) 

Be Bold, Be Bright: 40 Hair Colors to Try Now
@ronkeraji via Instagram