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Home · Hair Color

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

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By Janell Hickman · April 20, 2016October 27, 2020
01
Into The Blue

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

@oloriswank via Instagram
02
Into The Blue

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

@blacchyna via Instagram
03
Into The Blue

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

@tymetheinfamous via Instagram
04
Into The Blue

Inky midnight blue is a chic alternative to boring black.

@lonicely via Instagram
05
Into The Blue

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

@nqobiledanseur via Instagram
06
Blonde Ambition

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

 

@nickiminaj via Instagram
07
Blonde Ambition

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

@neneleakes via Instagram
08
Blonde Ambition

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

@beyonce via Instagram
09
Blonde Ambition

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

@zendaya via Instagram
10
Blonde Ambition

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

@ciara via Instagram
11
Blonde Ambition

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

@mmmbuttah via Instagram
12
Blonde Ambition

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

@boomkack via Instagram
13
Silver Lining

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

@thejenniejenkins via Instagram
14
Silver Lining

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

@sevyn via Instagram
15
Silver Lining

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

@kekepalmer via Instagram
16
Silver Lining

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

@karrueche via Instagram
17
Silver Lining

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

@thejenniejenkins via Instagram
18
Red Alert

RiRi rocks red like a boss; soft waves make the often-intimidating shade super feminine. 

@badgalriri via Instagram
19
Red Alert

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

@zoezeigler via Instagram
20
Red Alert

Singer Monica makes bright red look effortlessly easy.

@monicabrown via Instagram
21
Red Alert

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

@kmichelle via Instagram
22
Red Alert

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

@karinjinsui via Instagram
23
Red Alert

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

@tiarramonet via Instagram
24
Red Alert

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

@cynsantana via Instagram
25
Red Alert

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

@kelisofficial via Instagram
26
Red Alert

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

@donedo via Instagram
27
Think Pink

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

@heathersanders_ via Instagram
28
Think Pink

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

@themartista via Instagram
29
Think Pink

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

@theicstyles via Instagram
30
Think Pink

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

@efikzara via Instagram
31
Think Pink

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

@miss.chrissyjaye via Instagram
32
Purple Reign

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

@africancreature via Instagram
33
Purple Reign

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

@justineskye via Instagram
34
Purple Reign

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

@peakmilll via Instagram
35
Purple Reign

Amethyst locks look good on any block. 

@breenylee via Instagram
36
Purple Reign

Periwinkle complements touches of grey.

@aleshaofficial via Instagram
37
Green With Envy

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

@serenawilliams via Instagram
38
Green With Envy

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

@lilmama via Instagram
39
Green With Envy

New mom Teyana Taylor looks stunning with dark green waves. 

@teyanataylor via Instagram
40
Green With Envy

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

@keyshiacole via Instagram
41
Green With Envy

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

@msroshposh via Instagram
42
Green With Envy

Shaved sides plus deep emerald locks are the perfect pairing. 

@sonjdradeluxe via Instagram
43
Little Miss Sunshine

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

@zonniquejailee via Instagram
44
Little Miss Sunshine

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

@amberrose via Instagram
45
Little Miss Sunshine

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

@dgooods via Instagram
46
Little Miss Sunshine

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

@ronkeraji via Instagram

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