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Hair Colors for Spring Seasons

Nov 23, 20245 min read

The Spring season is light, bright and warm and the natural hair colors of Springs can range from golden blonde to dark auburns or even blacks. There is a lot of variety but what all of the Spring hair colors have in common is their warmth and vibrance.


This article will explore some of the more common natural hair colors of Springs as well as some of the options for dying your hair and the best hair colors for spring seasons.



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Natural Hair Colors of Spring Seasons


1. True Spring


The natural hair colour of a True Spring can range from a medium-golden brown to a warm golden blonde to a fiery red. The hair colours are typically between levels 4-8N and have natural golden or red undertones. Many natural redheads will fall into the True Spring season. True Spring, along with True Autumn, is also one of the few seasons where individuals can pull off fiery red locks. 


2. Light Spring


Light Spring (along with Light Summer) are the season for natural blondes! The natural hair of light spring will typically be between a level 7N and level 10N with a slightly warm golden undertone. Light Springs will almost always be blonde in childhood and for some the hair stays blond but for others, it darkens to a dark blonde or light brown. Light Springs can also have strawberry blonde or red hair.


3. Bright Spring


Bright Springs have the most variety in terms of natural hair colors ranging from black to brown to red. One thing they have in common though is that they are vibrant saturated colours with warm undertones.  


Dyeing Your Hair as a Spring


The general rule in hair dying is to stay around 1-2 levels of your base level (learn more about hair levels). So for example, if you're a natural level 7, then you could dye your hair a medium chestnut brown level 5 or lighten your hair up to a level 9 light blonde. Going any lighter or darker would damage your hair more, need more maintenance and might look off with the rest of your features.


You hair color level is determined on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being the darkest of blacks and 10 being a pale Scandinavian blonde. If you're unsure about your level, ask your hairstylist.


As a Spring your hair color could technically be any level, for Light Springs it'll usually be on the lighter end of the spectrum from level 7-10, as a True Spring from level 4-8 and as a Bright Spring from level 1-5.


Hair colors for Spring should focus on warmth and vibrancy - think caramel browns, golden blondes, reds, auburns, copper, and strawberry blondes. Stay away from tones that are too ashy, cool or muted like mushroom brown, cool browns, and ashy blondes.


It is actually easier for Springs and Autumns to dye their hair because hair dye and bleach often pick up warm pigments in the hair like gold, orange and red. This means that you don't need to worry too much about brass and purple shampoos as cooler seasons might.




1. True Spring Hair Colors


Suggested Hair Colors:

  • Golden Brown (Level 4–6): Light to medium brown with golden undertones.

  • Golden Blonde (Level 7-8): Rich, sun-kissed blonde shades.

  • Warm Honey Blonde (Level 7–8): A golden tone with depth.

  • Strawberry Blonde (Level 7–8): A soft reddish-blonde hue.


Hair Color Products for True Spring:


Avoid: Ashy blondes, dark browns, or black, as these can look harsh and wash out your natural warmth. Stay away from colors that are more than a level darker than your natural tone, or darker than a level 4. Also, avoid blonde tones that are too cool, like platinum blonde or ash blonde.


Look for keywords like "golden", "honey", "caramel", "toffee", "copper", "reddish" which are usually marked with G at the end for gold, for example 7G. These tones complement your natural coloring well.




2. Light Spring Hair Colors


Suggested Hair Colors:


  • Medium Honey Blonde (Level 7-8): A medium blonde with hints of honey and gold.

  • Champagne Blonde (Level 8-9): A soft, light blonde with a golden sheen.

  • Strawberry Blonde (Levels 8-9): A vibrant light blonde with red undertones.

  • Light Golden Blonde (Level 8–10): A subtle blend of warmth and lightness.


Hair Color Products for Light Spring:


Avoid: Deep or dark shades, cool ash tones, or overly bright, neon colors that overpower the softness of your palette. Stay away from colors that are darker than your natural color, or a level 6, as well as colors that are too cool.


Look for keywords like "golden", "warm", "pearl", "champaigne", "honey". These will usually be marked by G at the end for gold, for example 9G.





3. Bright Spring Hair Colors


Suggested Hair Colors:

  • Warm Black (Level 2-3): A vibrant and deep black with warm undertones.

  • Warm Chestnut (Level 4-5): A rich, warm and vibrant brown.

  • Rich Golden Brown (Level 5–7): A medium brown with golden hues.

  • Warm Auburn (Level 6–8): A bright reddish tone with warmth.


Hair Color Products for Bright Spring:


Avoid: Muted tones, overly dark colors, or ashy shades, which can dull the brightness of your appearance.


As a Bright Spring, you can explore a variety of fun colors ranging from soft black to deep mahoganies and chestnut browns. Stick to vibrant colors with a hint of warmth and depth.


Highlighting and Balayage for Springs


For all Spring types, highlights and balayage can add dimension and vibrancy to your hair, creating the perfect sun-kissed look. Keep these tips in mind:

  • Use warm golden or honey tones for highlights.

  • Avoid overly ashy or silvery tones, as these clash with Spring’s warm undertones.

  • For subtle contrast, choose sun-kissed balayage or highlights that blend naturally with your base color.





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