25 Best Hair Colour Ideas for 2018

Let’s face it, after a while hair colours become old and boring. While you may have loved your hue when you first received it, after spending months (or even years) staring at it in the mirror, it’s only natural to want something new. Luckily, colouring hair has become more sophisticated and innovative than ever. This means, there are plenty of new and exciting colours just waiting for you to give them a try, and they’re better than ever. Rich and filled with vibrancy, today’s coolest colours are full of life. Multi-tonal and dimensional, they’re unique and somewhat mysterious. These are the best hair colours that are trending today.

Hair Colour Ideas

1. Bold Coloured Hair

Boldly coloured hair is in its prime and set to continue throughout 2018. While this two-toned, purple and blue look may be intense, it’s also right on trend.

2. Red-Brown Hair

This year is all about blending hair colours. If you’re not into the “bronde” look that’s currently on trend, why not try this lovely red-brown colour instead?

3. Two-Toned Hair

Two-toned hair doesn’t have to be half and half. By concentrating a dose of contrasting colour in one area, such as a fringe, you can create a look that’s exciting without being over-the-top.

4. Platinum Blonde with Purple Roots 

This eye-catching look combines platinum locks with rich purple roots. Now that’s one stylish way to cover regrowth!

5. Strawberry Blonde Ombre

Sticking with the standard dark-to-light ombre effect, this strawberry blonde style features a richer, orange hue at its roots.

6. Reverse Strawberry Blonde Ombre 

This reverse strawberry blonde ombre features light blonde roots growing into deep copper ends.

7. Red with Blonde Highlights 

By mixing in blonde highlights, red hair can become a sophisticated multi-tonal hue.

8. Light Strawberry Red Hair

Light strawberry red hair easily becomes a gorgeous warm, blonde hue with the addition of highlights.

9. Red Hair with Blonde Highlights

This red hair is radiant and sun-kissed with the addition of some super subtle blonde highlights.

10. Red and Blonde Highlights

These chunky blonde and light red highlights create a unique and modern look on rich brown strands.

11. Lowlights for Brown Hair 

This amazing hair colour concentrates dark lowlights on the ends of strands to create a cool, reverse ombre appearance.

12. Honey Brown Hair

Unlike colours such as chocolate and dark mocha, honey brown hues are infused with plenty of warmth, which brings out a gorgeous glow in all complexions.

13. Highlights for Brown Hair

While highlights are great for creating the appearance of naturally sun-kissed hair, they can also be used to create unique looks, such as this trend-worthy style.

14. Rich Cherry Red

Rich, cherry-red hues can also look stunning when used to highlight black hair.

15. Blonde with Highlights

This glamorous, multi-tonal blonde appears to glow and project light with the simple aid of some shine spray or serum.

16. Golden Brown Hair Colour

Golden-brown hair creates a light and youthful appearance that looks best paired with plenty of shine.

17. Deep Cherry Red Hair

A deep cherry red hue provides the perfect option for those who want dark hair but can’t pass up the luminosity of a vibrant colour.

18. Jet Black Hair

This sultry jet black hair colour is as dark as they come. While the deep hue always works well for dark skin tones, we also love its striking appearance when paired with fair complexions.

19. Dark Hair Balayage

Although balayage typically involves brown hair that gradually becomes blonde, this dark brown to light brown version is a stylish alternative.

20. Dark Brown Hair with Highlights

If your dark brown hair is looking a little dull, consider adding some intense golden highlights to frame your face and brighten things up.

21. Chestnut Hair

Brown hair is made exciting again with this luxurious chestnut look. Worn with classic, glamour waves, this look is perfect for your next big party.

22. Brunette Balayage

This glamorous hair colour features a dark blonde balayage that perfectly blends with its brunette base to create a “bronde” effect.

23. Brown Hair with Blonde Tips

While curled hair blends blonde tips into brown locks, straight styles show off the bold contrast.

24. Brown Hair with Blonde Highlights

For ladies who love a bold hair colour, this deep brown base with chunky golden highlights is the perfect option.

25. Black Hair with Highlights

Black hair looks amazing with the addition of vibrant highlights. These blue-green strands create an edgy and modern look when paired with the cool backdrop of black locks.