Spring 2025 Hair Color Trends: Fresh Looks in Full Bloom! April 18, 2025

Spring is the season of renewal—and this year’s hair color trends are all about soft vibrance, wearable warmth, and fresh takes on classic looks. Whether you’re behind the chair or in cosmetology school learning to perfect your technique, these trends are perfect for clients looking to shake off the winter blues and step into something brighter.

Here’s what’s hot for Spring 2025:

Student Stylist: Karleigh F.

1. Buttery Blonde

This season’s blonde is warm, soft, and full of shine. Buttery tones with hints of champagne and gold are replacing the icy blondes of seasons past. Think “natural sun-kissed” rather than “frosted.”

Why it’s trending: People are ready to move away from harsh, cool tones and embrace softer, more flattering warmth. Buttery blondes bring life to the skin and feel natural and sunny—perfect for spring. Plus, they grow out more gracefully than icy or platinum shades, making them easier to maintain.

Student Stylist: Megan G.

2. Soft Peach & Coral Pastels

Spring pastels are getting a warm makeover with soft peach, coral, and rose tones. These colors work beautifully on pre-lightened hair and are perfect for clients wanting a playful but subtle transformation.

Why it’s trending: Pastels have always been a springtime staple, but this year they’re shifting warmer. These hues feel romantic, fresh, and less “cotton candy” than the past—more wearable for adults while still being playful.

Student Stylist: Sophie T.

3. Honey Caramel Melt

Dimensional color is in—and this blend of honey blonde and warm caramel is perfect for brunettes wanting a little spring brightness without a dramatic change.

Why it’s trending: This is the go-to for brunettes who want to lighten up without going full blonde. It gives a natural sunlit glow and feels rich and low-maintenance. Expect lots of requests for this as clients come out of winter looking for something bright but easy.

Student Stylist: Bridget W.

4. Mushroom Blonde

Cool, earthy, and effortlessly chic. This neutral-toned blonde-brown hybrid continues its reign in spring with slightly softer, lighter hues to reflect the season.

Why it’s trending: It’s a great transitional color for people who went warm last year and now want something cooler—but not icy. It’s also incredibly flattering on a wide range of skin tones and pairs well with spring wardrobes that lean soft and neutral.

Student Stylist: Ella B. 

5. Face-Framing Highlights (“The Money Piece”)

Still going strong, the face-framing highlight is being reimagined this spring with softer, more blended placements. Think brightening the face without harsh lines—perfect for that natural springtime glow.

Why it’s trending: Clients love this because it’s fast, affordable, and delivers instant brightness. For spring, people want that refreshed, sunlit look without a full balayage or foil. It’s also a great upsell for stylists and an easy win for students learning color placement.

Student Stylist: Jenna M.

6. Rose Beige Brunette

This is spring’s version of romantic color—a soft, rosy undertone added to light brunettes for a unique but subtle shift. It looks fresh, modern, and glowy.

Why it’s trending: This trend taps into the “romantic beauty” vibe that’s big in fashion and makeup right now. It’s also a subtle way to play with color for brunettes who don’t want to go red or pastel but still want something different and seasonal.

Student Stylist: Emily G.

7. Dimensional Strawberry & Copper Tones

From soft strawberry to light copper, red shades are having a moment. These aren’t the bold crimsons of fall—they’re airy, luminous, and layered for a lighter seasonal feel.

Why it’s trending: Red is always bold—but spring 2025’s reds are softer, more wearable, and full of movement. Clients who want to stand out but still look natural will love this. Plus, copper continues to trend on TikTok and Pinterest, keeping it highly requested in salons.

Final Thoughts:

Spring 2025 is about soft shifts, glowing warmth, and low-maintenance brightness. These colors are easy to customize, flattering across skin tones, and give stylists and students room to play with placement and toning techniques.