The Secret to High-Gloss Summer Color
The most noticeable summer color isn’t always the brightest blonde, the boldest copper, or the deepest brunette. What’s trending now is color that looks healthy. Because when hair is smooth, reflective and glossy, every shade looks more polished. Whether the goal is brighter blonde, soft bronze, rich brunette, dimensional copper, or a subtle refresh—this season, it’s all about high-gloss hair.
Summer 2026 Blonde Hair Color Trends
Summer 2026 color is not defined by just one shade. Some clients are warming up their blonde with soft gold or strawberry reflects, while others are staying cool, but with a more balanced, dimensional finish. Overall, brunettes are keeping their depth and adding just a touch of lightness, while shades like bronze and copper continue to gain popularity.
Celebrity Stylist Nikki Lee on Healthy Hair as the New Luxury
We spoke with Nikki Lee, co-owner of Nine Zero One Salon and Wella Professionals Global Ambassador, about what healthy hair means in today’s clean beauty landscape, why clients are paying closer attention to damage prevention, and how products like SmoothFiller and BlondorPlex 9 are helping stylists deliver beautiful results with hair health in mind.