Our Team Predicts Colour for Spring Summer 2024 September 4, 2024 14:57

As we head into the brighter, warmer days of spring, we're all on the lookout for ways to refresh our hair colour for 2024. Bronde feels a bit wintery, copper’s been done, Hollywood blonde is so last month, and antiqued blues and greens are just too sleepy for the season.

The spring hair colours of 2024 are all about shaking up the tired trends and embracing fresher, more vibrant hues. It’s time to brighten up your blondes and brondes with icier tinged platinum. Give muted coppers a new life by going bold with flashy apricot red. Swap out the dusty mushroom brunette for a sexy, glossy espresso. Don’t just go black – go blue-black. And if you’re all about making a statement with your colour, step away from your usual palette and think acidic neon.

We asked all the team at Morgan & Morgan The Hair Collective to give us their favourite look or prediction for the coming spring summer trends

Whipped Cream Blonde

Imagine the lightest, fluffiest swirl of whipped cream, with just a hint of lemon zest on top. That’s exactly what this platinum blonde reminds us of — bright, fresh, and very cool. Jennifer Morgan suggests this lighter-than-air colour for those with warmer skin tones to help the bright blonde pop. But it’s a double-process colour, so those with textured hair should take care. “Lightening your hair like this can weaken or loosen your curls,” she says. For that clean, whipped cream colour, you’ll need to commit to touch-ups every four weeks.

Apricot

Where Natasha Lyonne takes her red hair, we’re keen to follow. Her strands have shifted from rose gold and tangerine to, in early 2024, a saturated apricot red. “It’s a rich red with peachy and orange-y tones, like terracotta,” says Alex Kenny. “It works well with most skin tones because the level of warmth can be adjusted.” But as with most reds, the colour fades quickly, so you’ll need to book in for a monthly appointment with your colourist to keep it fresh. “While this shade isn’t naturally occurring, the goal is to make it look like you’re the only person lucky enough to have this as your natural colour,” she adds.

Rich Mochaccino

If quiet luxury were a hair colour, it would be a rich, chocolatey brunette with just a dash of hazelnut. It’s a sophisticated trend that Emma Bleakley describes as a “delicate balance between single-processes and partial highlights or lowlights.” The base should be a true espresso brown, but the dimension — that rich hazelnut finish — can range from milk chocolate highlights to reddish chestnut lowlights. “Shiny and healthy is key for this look,” Emma emphasises. She suggests asking for a conditioning treatment at the salon if your hair is feeling dry or tired, and finishing with a gloss to lock in that expensive sheen. “Get the whole package,” she insists. “It’s called expensive for a reason.”

Golden Ginger

Apricot is a bold statement, so if you love the allure of red hair but aren’t ready for something quite so vibrant, a soft ginger is a great way to dip your toes into the red-headed pool. This muted copper colour “exudes confidence and charisma,” says Rachel Mackessack. You can ease into the colour with all-over coppery dimensional highlights or fully commit to the look. But like apricot, you’ll need regular touch-ups to keep this copper looking polished.

Lived-In Blonde

In 2024, blonde hair can be like a leather jacket. It’s impressive when it’s still stiff and brand new, but there’s something effortlessly cool and comfortable about it after a bit of wear and tear. Luckily, lived-in blonde won’t take years — just a couple of months of skipping salon visits, making this colour low maintenance. “It’s a natural blonde look that’s more melted, low-key, and diffused,” says Georgia Head. If you want to skip the wait for the rooty, relaxed colour, or if you don’t have naturally dark hair under the blonde, you can ask your colourist for dark blonde roots brushed seamlessly into the blonde lower parts of your hair.

Caramel Texture 

Sprinkling some caramel colour all over your hair? We can definitely get behind that. “So many clients want to go blonder without going full blonde, and I think a dimensional caramel is a great way to test the waters,” says Tania Courtney. “You can try caramel tones in either subtle highlighting ribbons or as money pieces framing the face.” Courtney particularly likes this 3D colour for darker skin tones and curlier hair types, but notes that curls will need more pronounced dimension. “Small strands of caramel will blend in too much, so you need strong stripes of golden colour,” she explains. Don’t be shy if you have curls. Adding money pieces is a great way to ensure you’re getting the full effect of creamy golden colour.

Cherry Cola

This stylish take on red hair is as playful as a refreshing cherry cola and much like drink, it’s the perfect unique twist on a classic flavour — not red, but deep brunette with a mahogany-purple tinge. Steve Morgan expects to see this a lot more this spring as we’re still loving reds but looking for something outside of the orange and copper spectrum. He suggests asking your colourist for a dusty, faded volcanic red. “The only downside to this colour is that you have to keep up with the grow-out line,” Morgan says. “You should be getting your colour touched up every four to six weeks.”

Strawberry Rose

Fresh strawberry blonde is making a comeback in spring 2024, after several seasons of bronde and honey. “This blend of blonde and pink hues creates a soft, romantic look,” says Ali Ngaia. “Go for just a tinge of pink if you want to lean blonder, or ask for a splash of rose gold if you want a slightly more vibrant look.”

Acid Neon

Not everyone is keen on 10 different shades of blonde and brunette. For those looking for something different, acid green is a street style favourite this year, bringing a punkier edge to the 90s grunge trend. “It’s time to liven up the cool, soft mints and antiqued blues we saw in autumn and winter and go full-on battery-powered,” says Emily Watt. All-over day-glo looks sharp, but you can also try an ombre blonde with just the tips of your hair dipped in the glowstick colour. Watt particularly likes this shade on a short, buzzed cut. The colour will look grungier over time, which might not be a bad thing if that’s what you’re after. However, you’ll need a monthly refresh to keep the vibrant, extraterrestrial vibe.

Midnight Blue

A healthy, shiny black with cool blue undertones is a great way to experiment with colour without delving into a crayon box. “It’s like a shimmery blue veil over darker hair tones,” says Erin Walters — a blink-and-you’ll-miss it flash of navy or denim-blue. Walters recommends returning to the salon every six weeks to keep the subtle hue fresh. Once the blues fade, you’ll be left with a classic raven black, giving this trend some longevity if you’re hoping to keep your colour low maintenance.