27 Trendy Hair Color Picks You'll Want to Try

From icy platinum to warm copper, this roundup covers 27 trendy hair color picks — most shown on a shaggy, layered cut that shows off every shade beautifully. Use the table of contents to jump to your favorite color and find your next look.

Dark Shag Layers with Volume

Deep, near-black tones give this shaggy layered cut serious depth and contrast. Dark colors show off precision layering especially well, since every layer catches the light differently.

Black Shag with Wispy Fringe

Jet black hair and a wispy, face-framing fringe give this shag serious texture. It’s styled to look deliberately undone, which makes it forgiving for busy mornings.

Brunette Shag with Subtle Balayage

Soft balayage highlights woven through this brunette shag add dimension without a dramatic color change. Balayage grows out gracefully since it’s hand-painted rather than uniform.

Brunette Shag, Side Profile

Seen from the side, this brunette shag shows off subtle highlights catching the light throughout the layers. This kind of understated highlighting grows out well.

Brunette Shag Layers

Heavy layering throughout gives this brunette shag serious movement without added length. It’s a versatile cut that works air-dried or with a light curl for definition.

Platinum Blonde Shag

Icy platinum makes every layer in this shag stand out in sharp contrast. Platinum requires regular toning to stay this bright, so a purple shampoo routine helps between salon visits.

Icy Platinum Shag

This bright, icy platinum shade shows off the shag’s layers at their most dramatic. Bold platinum like this fades fastest, so plan on regular root touch-ups.

Dark Shag, Side Profile

This side profile shows how a shaggy cut builds volume and texture from crown to ends. Dark colors like this benefit from a weekly gloss to maintain their shine.

Black Shag with Full Fringe

A fuller, wispy fringe paired with jet black hair gives this shag extra texture up top. The fringe blends into the surrounding layers rather than sitting as a separate blunt piece.

Platinum Shag with Volume

Full, voluminous layers give this platinum shag serious body at the crown. A volumizing mousse applied to damp roots helps recreate this kind of lift.

Soft Platinum Shag

A softer, less stark platinum tone gives this shag a gentler finish than icy white-blonde. It’s a slightly warmer take on platinum that can be easier to maintain.

Golden Brown Shag with Side Fringe

Warm golden-brown tones and a side-swept fringe give this shag a sun-kissed quality. This color placement is forgiving as it grows out since the tones blend naturally.

Brunette Shag with Wispy Fringe

Wispy, piece-y layers and a soft fringe give this brunette shag effortless texture. A texturizing spray on damp hair before air-drying enhances this kind of movement.

Brunette Shag with Caramel Highlights

Caramel highlights woven through this brunette shag add warmth and dimension to the layers. This kind of subtle highlighting grows out more gracefully than a solid color.

Jet Black Shag

Deep, glossy black hair makes the choppy, shaggy layers of this cut read with extra definition. A shine serum helps keep black hair looking reflective rather than flat.

Golden Blonde Shag

Warm golden blonde tones give this shaggy cut a sunny, dimensional finish. This shade tends to be especially flattering on warm and neutral skin tones.

Copper Shag Layers

Vivid copper makes every layer of this shag pop with warmth and contrast. Copper is one of the fastest-fading colors, so a color-depositing conditioner helps maintain the vibrancy.

Brunette Shag with Face-Framing Layers

Face-framing layers cut around the cheekbones give this brunette shag a softer, more sculpted finish. It’s a flattering shape for round and heart-shaped faces.

Ash Brown Shag

Cooler, ash-toned brown gives this shag a slightly muted, sophisticated finish compared to warmer brunette shades. Ash tones tend to require a purple or blue shampoo to stay cool.

Brunette Shag, Caramel Dimension

Rich caramel dimension woven through this brunette shag adds depth without straying far from the base color. It’s a low-maintenance way to add warmth.

Platinum Shag, Side Profile

This side profile shows off how platinum blonde catches the light differently at every layer of the shag. It’s a striking, high-contrast cut for anyone ready for the upkeep of platinum.

Honey Brown Shag

Warm honey-brown tones give this shag a soft, golden glow. This shade sits right between blonde and brunette, offering a gentle, low-commitment way to add warmth.

Golden Blonde Shag, Side View

Seen from the side, this golden blonde shag shows off how the layers stack for extra volume and movement. Warm blonde tones like this photograph especially well in natural light.

Brunette Shag with Dimension

Subtle highlights add dimension to this brunette shag without looking like an obvious color job. It’s a low-maintenance placement that grows out gracefully.

Dark Brunette Shag, Side Profile

This side profile shows off the layered texture of a dark brunette shag from crown to ends. Deep brunette shades like this benefit from a weekly gloss to maintain their shine.

Brunette Shag with Soft Highlights

Soft, natural-looking highlights give this brunette shag extra depth without straying far from the base shade. It’s a flattering, low-commitment way to add dimension.

Brunette Shag, Warm Tones

Warm caramel tones woven through this brunette shag round out this list of trendy hair color picks. It’s proof that a shag cut works beautifully with almost any color placement.

FAQ

What haircut works best for showing off a new hair color?

A shag or heavily layered cut is one of the best choices, since the layers catch the light at different depths and show off highlights, balayage, or color dimension more than a single-length cut would.

How do I decide which hair color trend suits me?

Consider your skin’s undertone as a starting point — warm undertones tend to suit golden, copper, and honey shades, while cool undertones often suit ash, platinum, and cooler brunette tones. A colorist can also do a consultation to find your best match.

Is it expensive to maintain a trendy hair color?

It depends on the shade — bold colors like platinum or vivid copper need more frequent toning and touch-ups, while soft balayage or subtle highlights can go 8-12 weeks between salon visits.

Can I try a bold hair color without committing long-term?

Yes — semi-permanent glosses, toners, and even temporary color sprays let you test a shade before committing to a permanent color service.

Final Thoughts

A shag cut is one of the best ways to show off a new hair color, since the layers catch the light at every angle. If you’re drawn to the warmer tones above, check out our honey blonde hair ideas, and if you love the shaggy texture, our choppy shag cut ideas have even more inspiration.

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