Making Headlines: The Top Celebrity Hair Colour Trends 2026

When deciding on your next hair colour transformation, one of the first places we always turn to for inspiration is our favourite celebs – from scrolling Instagram to watching award shows.

Whether they’ve burst onto the scene with a bold signature style, switched things up from their usual look, or wear a shade that’s always in vogue, the latest celebrity hair colours often provide a perfect guide for your own future style. And 2026 is no exception, with many new hair colour trends sparked from the red carpet to the silver screen.

But which shades stood out from the crowd and really made the headlines? Here we highlight 11 celebrity hair colour trends that ruled 2026, who popularised them, and which of our 60 semi-permanent, vegan-friendly hair colours will help you best recreate these attention-grabbing shades at home.

Lights, camera, action…

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Forgive us for blowing our own trumpet, but we can’t overlook the time when our own hair colours made the front page of Cosmopolitan! Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson was styled for the Netherlands’ edition, her well-known buttery blonde uplifted by multicoloured streaks.

Purples, oranges, pinks – this rainbow of colours offered plenty of inspiration for festival season hair, where Zara was owning stages worldwide with fine strands of bright pink, yellow and orange running through her long blonde hair.

Who suits this celebrity hair colour?

Streaks can complement any skin tone or style, depending on which colours you choose. In Zara’s case, the hotter tones of her oranges and yellows mesh well with warmer complexions, while pinks and purples are more tied to cooler undertones. Either way, this style’s perfect for festival-goers and anyone looking for a low-commitment way to try vivid colour.

How can I have this celebrity hair colour?

We’d recommend speaking to a professional colourist to achieve Zara’s stylish streaks. But if you’d like to try it at home, separate the hair you wish to colour into sections using hair clips to produce the distinctive streaks.

For the colours, Zara’s were a mix of Flamingo Pink, Pastel Pink, Flame, Wisteria and Ebony. However, feel free to experiment with different shades depending on your personal preferences.

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Proving that hair colour has no age limit, 85-year-old Martha Stewart entered her “rose gold” era in 2026, trading her famous blonde bob for a warm, glowing pink with golden undertones.

Premiered in an Instagram post with celebrity stylist Chris Appleton, Martha’s rose gold demonstrates the more subtle, sophisticated side of pink. This dreamy shade delivers a gentle, radiant tint that brightens the complexion, making it a perfect gateway shade for anyone curious about pink.

Who suits this celebrity hair colour?

If you’re ready to start your own rose gold era, this shade is most flattering on fair to medium skin with warm or neutral undertones, where its golden warmth adds a healthy glow. It’s ideal for those with a polished and elegant style who still love a pop of colour.

How can I have this celebrity hair colour?

To recreate Martha Stewart’s trending rose gold hair, we recommend reaching for our Pastel Rose. Its dusty pink tones are perfectly suited to produce a classic rose gold finish. If you want to lighten it up to mirror Martha’s golden glow, introduce a little Peach or Coral Crush until you find the right balance.

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Back to the world of music, where FKA Twigs arrived at the 2026 Grammys with a red so intense it seemed to vibrate on camera. 

Sculpted into a crown of flame-like spikes, with long, flowing lengths trailing behind, FKA Twigs’ full-volume, near-neon shade brought electric red back into focus, making this ever-popular hair colour even more desirable in the weeks and months that followed.

Who suits this celebrity hair colour?

A true crimson red is especially flattering on cool and neutral undertones, and is particularly breathtaking against deeper skin tones. It’s an in-your-face shade made for bold, fearless and theatrical personalities – people who like being the centre of attention wherever they go.

How can I have this celebrity hair colour?

Poppy Red and Neon Red are our personal picks to best emulate the richness and vivacity of FKA Twigs’ fiery creation – both ultra-bright and blowing hot.

If you’d like something a little more crimson-like, Pillarbox Red has a slightly darker, cherry undertone. Moving further towards a classic cherry cola colour, you could include a touch of Rubine for added depth and dimension.

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Sometimes a celebrity hair colour trend comes out of the blue. That was the case when actress Teyana Taylor, in the run-up to Oscar season, switched her dark brown pixie-mullet for a sleek, silver bob.

Cool, polished and metallic, it showed silvery-grey in a futuristic, fashion-forward light. Paired with this sharp cut, Teyana’s statement-making shade speaks for itself, and is still inspiring similar looks many months later.  

Who suits this celebrity hair colour?

Silver hair colours tend to shine brightest against cool undertones, and are particularly striking on deeper skin tones where the contrast looks sleek and sophisticated. Fairer skin tones should pivot to a smokier shade of grey. This is a style made for the minimalist and fashionable, and shows that going grey doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

How can I have this celebrity hair colour?

As the name suggests, our Silver hair dye is the obvious choice to recreate Teyana’s incredible tone, with the same metallic, icy-cool aesthetic.

Remember that Silver needs the palest possible canvas to appear as intended, so use a hair lightening kit to lift your hair to a very light blonde first. If any brassy tones remain, apply White Toner before your chosen shade for the cleanest, coolest finish.

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Addison Rae hopped around the copper-red hair spectrum in 2026, from a barely-there golden ginger at the Grammys to a deep cherry for a February magazine cover. But the shade that took on a life of its own was the one she wore for her Coachella set, which was later named “Desert Rose Red”.

A multi-dimensional blend of warm copper, soft rose gold, and beige-gold tones, Desert Rose Red became THE copper hair colour for 2026, with stylists worldwide asked to recreate Addison’s vibrant, reflective shade for the summer, autumn and beyond.

Who suits this celebrity hair colour?

As a warmer, red-orange-leaning copper, Desert Rose Red complements fair to medium skin with warm or neutral undertones, and especially highlights freckles. It's a dream shade for boho, festival-loving and sun-kissed styles with a touch of glam, yet natural enough to still shine on once the music dies down.

How can I have this celebrity hair colour?

Ready to embrace your desert glow? Start with our Fire Opal, our boldest copper-red with warm undertones that glow in the sunlight. For that signature rose-gold shimmer, mix in a small amount of Pastel Rose or Peach.

Prefer your shade of copper slightly deeper and softer? Try Sunstone for a rich copper with rusty orange sparkle.

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Move over icy platinum blondes; 2026 belonged to warmer, buttery sunrise blonde and honey blonde shades. From Bella Hadid to Beyoncé, some of the world’s biggest celebrities have made this their hair colour of choice, with glossy ribbons of amber, gold and caramel that shine in the light and look effortlessly lived-in.

Sunrise blonde is all about warmth and dimension. Deeper roots melt seamlessly into lengths lightened to a rich, golden honey. It's glowy, natural-looking and far easier to live with than a full bleach-out.

Who suits this celebrity hair colour?

If you have warm and golden undertones, sunrise and honey blondes are a brilliant match, and they’re particularly radiant on medium and deeper complexions. It brings brown, amber and hazel eyes to life, and is made for anyone who enjoys a look that’s relaxed and low-maintenance, but stays forever glamorous.

How can I have this celebrity hair colour?

To wake up every day with a golden glow, Honey Quartz is the way to go. Our signature golden honey blonde shade brings natural-looking, sun-kissed warmth to your hair with amazing shine and depth. Whether it’s enhancing your existing blonde base, or going in a completely different direction, it guarantees a smooth, seamless finish.

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Let’s start with one of 2026’s boldest celebrity hair colours, inspired by the rise of pop newcomer Adéla. As her debut album PRIMA stormed the charts, the Slovak singer-songwriter turned heads with her trademark hot pink ombré, putting bold, punchy pinks back in the spotlight and making it one of this year’s most requested looks.

What makes Adéla’s pink so sought-after is that it has dimension. A softer baby pink sits at the roots, deepening into bolder, more saturated hot pink hair at the ends. That graduation gives it remarkable depth and makes the shade shift as it catches the light.

Who suits this celebrity hair colour?

Adéla’s hot pink ombré best suits those with fair to medium skin with cool or neutral undertones, as this creates a striking contrast with the vibrancy of the pink. It’s perfect for those who like a playful, pop and edgy aesthetic that complements this in-your-face colour.

How can I have this celebrity hair colour?

To achieve Adéla’s signature style, start with a Pastel Pink at the root of your hair to emulate the singer’s baby pink base. Then go strong with Carnation Pink or Flamingo Pink from mid-lengths to ends, depending on how bright or deep you’d like your pink to sit.

We recommend using a hair lightening kit if your natural base is deeper than a dark blonde to help ensure the pink pops as intended.

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For brunettes, 2026’s celebrity hair colours leaned toward the dark side. Back in January, celebrity colourist Matt Rez gave Mia Goth a rich black-coffee shade that set the tone for the year. Then Off Campus star Ella Bright arrived at the 2026 VMAs with her own deep espresso, sitting comfortably between chocolate and black.

These shades take brunette as far as it can go without tipping into black, but it's the finish that makes them so special. Glassy, glossy and velvety-smooth, with a reflective shine that keeps the colour looking rich rather than heavy. Timeless, luxurious, and perfect for the cooler months of the year.

Who suits this celebrity hair colour?

Black Coffee and Velvet Espresso hair is the ultimate season switch-up for anyone with medium to dark brown hair who wants to go deeper for autumn and winter. Its cool, glossy depth sits beautifully against cool and neutral undertones, and on fair skin it’s a softer alternative to true black. It also lines up nicely with sophisticated, moody wardrobes.

How can I have this celebrity hair colour?

For a velvety espresso finish, Bloodstone is your best brunette – an intensely dark brown with subtle red tones that smoulder beneath the surface.

If you want to go even deeper into black coffee territory, add a small amount of Onyx or Ebony to the mix. Just a little can noticeably deepen the brown, providing greater depth and intensity than Bloodstone can offer alone.

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Turning to the world of TV for our latest hair colour trend, FX’s Love Story delivered a dramatic retelling of the romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. It’s the latter we’re focusing on, though, as the series led to a reignited interest in what has become known as the “Bessette Blonde”.

Beautiful, buttery and lived-in, it’s the kind of blonde that looks absolutely effortless. Throughout the series, actress Sarah Pidgeon’s locks change from warm and sunny with bold, chunky face-framing pieces into something sleeker and brighter. Now, the Bessette Blonde is widely emulated among blonde lovers, much as it was during the 1990s.

Who suits this celebrity hair colour?

Bessette Blonde was made for the “less is more” crowd – those who prefer quiet luxury to loud colours. Its buttery warmth works beautifully on fair to light-medium skin with neutral or warmer undertones, adding a soft glow that icier, cooler blondes may wash out.

How can I have this celebrity hair colour?

To recreate Carolyn’s iconic shade, we suggest Champagne Topaz to provide that soft, sun-kissed champagne base with rich golden undertones. Adding a touch of Honey Quartz also helps if you prefer the chunkier face-framing sections of her earlier hair colour.

If your natural hair is darker than a light brown, use a hair lightening kit first. As Sarah Pidgeon's transformation proves, the best blondes are worth the wait!

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From the red carpet to the ice rink, Alysa Liu won fans worldwide when she captured gold at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. But beyond her fabulous skating skills, her striped hair became just as big a talking point, with Alysa adding a new lightened band each year, much like the rings of a tree.

A throwback to the “raccoon stripes” that sparked celebrity hair trends in the noughties, Alysa’s take is a bold, graphic, and grown-up evolution of this, with creamy, milky blonde halos wrapped horizontally around her deeper brunette base.

Who suits this celebrity hair colour?

Because this look is all about contrast rather than tone, it’s one that can match any skin tone. The trick is choosing the right shade for your stripes: warm undertones suit a creamy milk-tea blonde, while cool undertones look striking with a more platinum blonde. It's most effective on medium to dark brown or black hair, where the bands really stand out.

How can I have this celebrity hair colour?

For the brunette base, Brown Jasper and Bloodstone deliver a rich, chocolatey result that will contrast wonderfully with the blonde bands. For these, you can turn to Champagne Topaz for a soft, champagne blonde that will ensure a clear distinction.

Feeling more adventurous? You could swap out the blonde bands for a Neon Red or Fluorescent Green, much like Billie Eilish flaunted a few years back.

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We end now with something not from the red carpet or the silver screen, but from the comic strip. This year, celebrity colourist Chad Kenyon drew inspiration from the inked hair of Superman and Wonder Woman to create the “Superman Shade” – a rich, unique blue-black combination.

Featured by Big Mistakes actress Taylor Ortega, this deep, jewel-toned black features a cool, glossy blue undertone that appears when light hits it. The blue adds dimension, so it avoids the flat look black hair dye can have. The result is all the drama of raven hair, with a little extra superpower.

Who suits this celebrity hair colour?

The blue-black blend makes this shade a natural fit for goth-glam, alternative and editorial styles, while still staying sleek enough for a polished, everyday look. Cool undertones link up best with the deep blue sheen, and it looks especially dramatic against porcelain skin and deeper skin tones.

How can I have this celebrity hair colour?

For your own Superman Shade, start with Onyx, our darkest jet-black shade with a sumptuous mirror-like finish. Mix it with Navy Blue for that ink-like effect that underlines this interesting tone. If you’d like a more visible blue sheen, swap Navy Blue for Midnight Blue.

Start with a little blue and build it up. A strand test will help you find your perfect balance between black and blue before going all over.