Try this trend because: No matter what your skin tone or hair color, it’s likely this is one of the hair dye trends for 2021 that will work for you.

2. Shiny Golden Highlights

When we say ‘shiny’, we don’t mean, like, glossy shiny. We mean metallic shiny! This golden hue will warm up your skin tone, if you’ve got curls, it will really make them pop! Rose gold? Yellow gold? Or more brassy/gold? Talk to your stylist about the best shade that works with your skin tone.

Tip: Be sure your hair stays healthy with a good color protecting shampoo that’s free of nasty chemicals, like this one. You’ll also need a hair toner to maintain the purity of the highlights. Try one of these.

Try this trend because: This is one of the hair dye trends for 2022 that’s actually pretty classic, and is unlikely to go out of style soon.

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3. Cotton Candy Pink

Love the colour pink, but a bit worried about having an entirely cotton candy coloured mane? Bleach the tips then dye them just a little bit for an ultra-trendy look!

No matter what your skin tone, dyeing the tips won’t make a difference to your look. Your main hair color will still dominate. Regard the colored tips as a kind of ‘accessory’, not the ‘main outfit’.

Tip: Not keen on cotton candy pink? Any bright rainbow hue can be subbed in for this dip dye look! Violet is one of our favourite options.

Try this trend because: Frankly, it seems pink is the new blonde. This color was hot last year, and it’s not going anywhere for awhile!

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4. Strawberry Blonde Highlights

Think blonde is a bit passe? Why not add a pinkish touch? Just as rose gold is hot for jewelry this coming year, so are strawberry blonde hues bang on trend for hair dye styles!

Tip: This look really suits any style. For shorter locks, dye the strands surrounding your face in a contrasting strawberry blonde shade. Use a hair mask or deep conditioner in between visits to keep your strands strong.

Try this trend because: It’s a bit different than your typical blonde highlights

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5. Auburn

Auburn hair colors suit most people and can easily be achieved multiple ways. Some organic henna brands provide a copper colored tint to the hair, and are possibly the most natural way to get this look. Alternatively, you can use a commercial hair dye, but we’d recommend a brand that’s as natural as can be, since many are, in fact, full of nasty toxins.

Some of the best shades we’ve found for auburn hair are:

1. Rose Brown Henna Based Dye by Saachs Organics
2. Sardinia Red by Madison Reed 
3. The Henna Guys Auburn

Note that these are all different shades of auburn red. It’s important to consider your skin’s undertones when selecting the right tone for your hair. For example, if your skin has fair or warm tones, try to stick to warmer copper colors and highlights, while those with darker and cooler skin tones are advised to try deeper auburn hair colors with touches of ruby to them.

Tip: Stay out of the sun if you dye your hair this color, as the sun will quickly fade it and make it look brassy.

Try this trend because: Auburn hair is a happy medium. It’s not quite as punky radical hair colors like cotton candy, but not as boring as your average natural hair color.

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6. Temporary Fantasy Colors

A look that was seen on many catwalks last season was fantasy hair colors. But given that models have to keep their personal looks as neutral and flexible as possible, you can rest assured that the teal, pink, lavender and green hair on display was 100% temporary – or extensions.

The great news is that this is one of the hair dye trends you can do yourself easily! Just purchase a semi-permanent or temporary dye, and see what happens! Try a vegan friendly semi-permanent dye at home. Two brands we love are Arctic Fox and Manic Panic – they both have a wide variety of paintbox-inspired hues.

Tip: These dyes don’t require bleaching before application, but note that the resulting color may vary, depending on your natural hair color.

Try this trend because: There’s no major commitment required, it’s just temporary fun, so why not?

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7. Black And White Hair

Call it the Cruella effect! This year, pairing a ‘extreme’ blonde hue that’s almost white or platinum with black hair is super chic.

It isn’t for everyone. Depending on your skin tone, this could really wash you out. This look works best on those with blue undertones in their skin. To ‘dip your toe’ in this trend, just place white streaks on either side of your face. If you really want to be extreme, you can add more and larger alternating chunks of black and white.

Tip: You will definitely need a hair toner to maintain the purity of the white chunks. Try one of these. You will also need to maintain the roots of the lighter chunks really often, if you have dark hair.

Try this trend because: This is one of the hair dye trends for 2022 for those with some dramatic flair!

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8. Jet Black

Whenever I think of jet black hair, I think of witches, Veronica Lake (from the Archie comics), and geishas. But that’s just me!

This is a great look to experiment with in winter, so you don’t need to worry about potential fading from the sun exposure. And if your hair is fairly dark naturally, you don’t need to worry much about roots, either, and you can do this pretty easily at home. Natural blondes may want to go to the salon to be sure they don’t miss a bit. The trend here is jet black – not black with lighter patches.

Tip: Did you know you can achieve black hair with gentle, plant based dyes? Check this out, for example!

Try this trend because: This is one of those hair dye trends for this year that’s easy to do for brunettes and blondes alike – this color will dominate over any other! It basically suits anyone with ‘winter’ skin tones. It looks absolutely stunning with silver shadow and a bright red lip, and is a great way to cover up growing out dramatic highlights, like those mentioned above in number 7.

9. Honey Blonde

Looking for a hair dye trend that’s wholesome and natural? Try Honey Blonde! This is a gorgeous, natural blonde hue that’s perfect for women who want to add a little more warmth to their look. It works best if you’re naturally blonde and want to go a bit darker, or if your hair color is light brown and want to go a bit lighter.

Tip: If you’re not straying too far from your natural color, why not try an organic dye to achieve honey blonde?

Try this trend because: It could easily transform itself into another one…number 10, below!

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10. Blatantly Dark Roots

From Madonna to Hailey Bieber, everyone seems to want them. Yep, we’re talking about dark roots. Whether you’re dyed your hair a cotton candy pink or a honey blonde, you’ll want to show off your color with contrasting dark roots. This is a low-maintenance look that doesn’t have to be touched up as often, so you can go longer in between salon visits. Ask your stylist for “shadow roots”.

Tip: Any contrasting color – be it a neutral blonde or fantasy blue – is great for this look. But note: blonde roots are not the idea here! They should be dark!

Try this trend because: Well, it’s one of the super easiest hair dye trends! Walk out of the salon with it, or just let your roots grow out a few inches.

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11. Hair Products That Reverse Grey

Here’s a bonus trend for you! Thanks to new technology, you don’t need to dye your hair if it’s getting grey. Instead, you can get rid of white hair or grey hair naturally.

Some innovative new products, such as Mayraki Anti-Gray Hair Color Restoring Treatment, use the power of the latest hair care technology to restore gray or white hair to its original shade.

Mayraki’s patented active ingredient boosts melanin production at the bulb and helps stimulate the natural pigmentation of hair during regrowth. The hair is then re-pigmented and restored to its natural colour. This formulation increases the melanin synthesis and boosts the melanin transfer from our scalp to hair, reversing the greying. Plus, it’s 100% vegan, and free of all nasty chemicals!

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Tip: You’ll need to use an anti-greying product regularly to see results.

Try this trend because: It’s much healthier for your hair than dye. Even organic dyes!

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