2013 Hair Color Trends

Blended Ombré

There’s no denying that last year was all about ombré. “We saw more of the severe-looking ombré trend in 2012,” says Dumas. “There was a distinct line separating the dark and light hair.” But for 2013, Dumas predicts that the new version of the ombré trend will be subtle and not so in-your-face. “If the old ombré was a scream, then the new ombré is a whisper,” says Dumas. “The new ombré is all about bringing the lighter color strands closer to the roots, creating a blended, softer look.”

If you have brunette hair, Dumas suggests you go for a contrasting shade in caramel; if you are a redhead she suggests strawberry; and if you are blonde she recommends going for platinum or champagne-colored tips. “What makes the blended ombré style so great is that it’s one of those rare looks that is truly available to everybody,” says Dumas.