UndertonaMost flattering shades
Ash blonde
Your signature shade, cool and soft.
#C2B39A
Beige blonde
Neutral enough to avoid looking grey.
#CDB894
Pearl highlights
Brighten light ash brown hair around the face.
#DCD3C6
Light ash brown
Low maintenance and still cool.
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Champagne blonde
A luminous option for lighter hair.
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Coloring tips
- Use a purple or blue toning shampoo to keep ash tones from turning brassy.
- Ask for babylights instead of chunky highlights.
- Light Summers often grey beautifully; silver blending looks elegant.
Hair colors to avoid
- Copper and auburn
- Golden or honey blonde
- Very dark brown or black
Light Summer hair color FAQ
What is the best hair color for Light Summer?
Ash blonde and beige blonde are the most flattering for most Light Summers. Your signature shade, cool and soft.
What hair colors should Light Summer avoid?
Copper and auburn, Golden or honey blonde, Very dark brown or black. They fight the neutral cool undertone or low contrast of Light Summer coloring.
How should Light Summer handle grey hair?
Light Summers often grey beautifully; silver blending looks elegant.
Not sure you are Light Summer?
These seasons share a quality with Light Summer and are the most common mix-ups.
Light Spring
Delicate, warm and fresh: think a sunlit morning, not a heatwave.
Cool Summer
Cool, calm and elegant, with soft blue-based color.
Soft Summer
Muted, misty and sophisticated, cool leaning but never icy.
Side by side: Light Spring vs Light Summer · Light Summer vs Cool Summer · Light Summer vs Soft Summer