1 of 46 @oloriswank via Instagram
Rich royal hues like this one really make your melanin pop.
2 of 46 @blacchyna via Instagram
This head-turning shade looks stunning on the bride-to-be.
3 of 46 @tymetheinfamous via Instagram
Darker roots add rock'n'roll edge to turquoise locks.
4 of 46 @lonicely via Instagram
Inky midnight blue is a chic alternative to boring black.
5 of 46 @nqobiledanseur via Instagram
Spearmint blue is a refreshing pick-me-up to run of-the-mill hair hues.
6 of 46 @nickiminaj via Instagram
Nicki Minaj’s razor sharp platinum bob is all business—there’s no cutting corners here!
7 of 46 @neneleakes via Instagram
The Bravo multi-media mogul proves that she can pull of platinum with ease.
9 of 46 @zendaya via Instagram
To say our favorite CoverGirl is a hair chameleon is an understatement—what’s not to love about this tousled bob?
10 of 46 @ciara via Instagram
Bone straight (and just right), Ciara lets her color do the talking.
11 of 46 @mmmbuttah via Instagram
Multiple tones of blonde make color look natural (even when you’re faking it!)
12 of 46 @boomkack via Instagram
What's not to love about a platinum pixie? It's guaranteed to turn a few heads.
13 of 46 @thejenniejenkins via Instagram
Dark chocolate fades perfectly into icy grey. Bonus points for voluminous buoyant curls!
14 of 46 @sevyn via Instagram
Sevyn Streeter doesn’t keep a style for too long, but we hope she brings back this fierce charcoal soon.
15 of 46 @kekepalmer via Instagram
We love KeKe Palmer’s experimental streak. Her graphic grey-meets-black bang is at the top of our list.
16 of 46 @karrueche via Instagram
Karrueche has been slaying the hair game lately—and this Storm-inspired ‘do is no exception.
17 of 46 @thejenniejenkins via Instagram
Dark chocolate fades perfectly into icy grey. Bonus points for voluminous buoyant curls!
18 of 46 @badgalriri via Instagram
RiRi rocks red like a boss; soft waves make the often-intimidating shade super feminine.
19 of 46 @zoezeigler via Instagram
Make your natural coils pop with a bold, vivid red.
20 of 46 @monicabrown via Instagram
Singer Monica makes bright red look effortlessly easy.
21 of 46 @kmichelle via Instagram
Can you imagine singer K. Michelle in any other hair color? We can't!
22 of 46 @karinjinsui via Instagram
Sombré (otherwise known as soft ombré) should be in your hair color vocabulary.
23 of 46 @tiarramonet via Instagram
Afraid to go all the way? Dark cherry red (with a hint of brown) is an easy entrance to bold hair color.
24 of 46 @cynsantana via Instagram
Subtle mahogany is a classic that never goes out of style.
25 of 46 @kelisofficial via Instagram
Kelis' milkshake may bring the boys to the yard, but her wild reddish-orange curls make her our hair muse.
26 of 46 @donedo via Instagram
Make your 'fro look fantastic with a stunning deep ombré shade.
27 of 46 @heathersanders_ via Instagram
The ultra feminine hue looks super cute pulled up in a genie-inspired pony.
28 of 46 @themartista via Instagram
Bubblegum realness is back—again, darker roots make the look more believable.
29 of 46 @theicstyles via Instagram
Candy-colored curls channel sweet and sophisticated at the same time.
30 of 46 @efikzara via Instagram
Mermaid hair has no signs of slowing down, and this pink lemonade version is perfect for sunnier days ahead.
31 of 46 @miss.chrissyjaye via Instagram
Serious “My Little Pony” vibes are happening here, and we mean that in the best way possible.
32 of 46 @africancreature via Instagram
A purple mohawk? This is a win-win look in any style playbook.
33 of 46 @justineskye via Instagram
A traditional bob gets a major upgrade in a rich wine hue.
34 of 46 @peakmilll via Instagram
Shades of violet help make strands look multi-faceted instead of flat.
35 of 46 @breenylee via Instagram
Amethyst locks look good on any block.
36 of 46 @aleshaofficial via Instagram
Periwinkle complements touches of grey.
37 of 46 @serenawilliams via Instagram
Tennis star Serena Williams surprised us all when she debuted this forest green ombré look.
38 of 46 @lilmama via Instagram
Lil Mama’s soft turquoise shade complements her beautiful hazel eyes.
39 of 46 @teyanataylor via Instagram
New mom Teyana Taylor looks stunning with dark green waves.
40 of 46 @keyshiacole via Instagram
Taking a departure from her well-known red hue, signer Keyshia Cole’s proves she can pull of any color.
41 of 46 @msroshposh via Instagram
Go long or go home—tousled waves look super sexy in any shade.
42 of 46 @sonjdradeluxe via Instagram
Shaved sides plus deep emerald locks are the perfect pairing.
43 of 46 @zonniquejailee via Instagram
Juicy hues like Zonnique’s brightly colored locks make us long for warmer weather.
44 of 46 @amberrose via Instagram
It’s rare to see Muva Rosebud rocking longer strands, but these do her justice.
45 of 46 @dgooods via Instagram
We have to say it—orange is the new black!
46 of 46 @ronkeraji via Instagram
What’s not to love about this citrus-inspired ‘fro (and matching top?)
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