Even if you are not in school anymore that line from the classic 1972 Alice Cooper song epitomizes the thrill and excitement for the start of summer. Summer is the perfect time to try something new and exciting, like a hair color change. You can go bold, trendy or opt for a subtle change. If you need some inspiration, here are six hair color ideas to consider for summer.
Office Appropriate Hair Color Changes
At the office, make a hair color change that will still allow you to maintain a professional appearance. One of the easier changes is to give your hair a sun-kissed look by adding subtle highlights or lightly frost your hair. Or go in the opposite direction and deepen your color by changing it to a rich espresso brown shade that is full of shine.
Make Heads with Red Hair Color
Red is still a very hot hair color that adds spice to your appearance. Even stars who are known for their blonde hair have gone red or reddish, like Jennifer Morrison and Michelle Williams. Take a cue from the “Once Upon A Time” star and try a cherry coke red. Perhaps add some spice and try a dark, strawberry blonde look like Williams.
Go Bold with Hair Color for Summer
Going bold for the summer, especially if you have the summer off, is a new way to update your look. Right now the pastel hair trend is still gaining momentum with stars like Katy Perry going back and forth with pastel hair shades. Most recently pastel hair reigned at the Chanel cruise 2013 collection. The colors that are hot in pastels are pink, blue and purple.
Of course there is always the permanent color route. This is what you need if you are making a drastic color change like going from dark to light or light to dark. Rinses or semi-permanent color can enhance or deepen your shades so if you are a lighter blonde but want to add some red tones a semi-permanent color kit will suit you well. For those not willing to fully commit to bold color like pastel hair or dip-dyed tips, you can use temporary color to go bold for a short period of time.
