Whether you’re thinking of switching up your hair colour in 2026 or you’re in the mood to dream, we talked to some of our top colourist in salon to find out the trends they think will be big this year. Here they are:
“Golden Dune blends sandy beige with wheat-gold highlights, anchored by a soft neutral root. This isn’t beachy blonde – it’s more considered, with a subtle sun-kissed feel that works year-round. There’s movement without excessive contrast, and brightness without losing depth. It’s ideal for natural blondes or mid-level brunettes who want warmth with understated dimension.” – Marley Xavier, Hershesons Belgravia
“Cinder Brunette is a velvet-rich deep brown layered with cool charcoal and soft mushroom lowlights. It’s multi-tonal and quietly structured – less shine, more tone. Think of it as the return of the serious brunette: nuanced, tailored, never flat. It’s great for clients who want darker hair with depth and edge, without the maintenance of high-contrast colour.” – Marley
“With Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights, I see a muted, grey-powdered blonde coming through. Whether that’s embracing natural greys or stepping away from warm golds, it has an almost 18th-century feel – matte, dense and intentionally flat in tone. It’s about leaning into natural ash undertones and treating colour globally, inspired by a time before heavy dimension. Think runway blondes – soft, mousey, antique. If anything lifts, it’s only half a shade at the ends, just to gently brighten. The goal is an old-world, dusty finish.” – Nicole Kahlani, Hershesons Fitzrovia
“This shade blends 2011 sea-punk Tumblr with today’s evolving AI influence. Back then it was turquoise, cyan, aquamarine – aquatic, digital, hyper-real. Now, with people experimenting with AI versions of themselves, nothing feels more artificial than aqua hair. It’s futuristic but nostalgic, and we’re seeing it on artists like FKA Twigs and French artist Penelope Medioun. It’s bold, yes – but concept-driven rather than decorative.” – Nicole
“This red is everywhere this winter – a hard mix of deep cherry and brown. The key is richness without brightness, creating depth that feels natural rather than extreme. It’s bold, but grounded. The kind of red that feels expensive, not loud.” – Hannah Gayle, Hershesons Belgravia
“Blending grey is so in. What makes it low-maintenance is working with cool tones through the mid-lengths and ends, rather than warm shades that fight against the grey. It’s about harmony – letting the natural colour lead, and supporting it properly.” – Hannah
