19 Best Blonde Hair Colors for Every Skin Tone, According to Professional Hairstylists

For Olive Undertones: Sandy-Beige Blonde

People with olive undertones have a slightly golden or green tint to their skin. This darker shade of blonde is a beautiful mix between neutral brown tones and sandy beige blonde. In Aniston’s case, her colorist also incorporated bright, honey-hued pieces around her face to make her complexion shine. 

“This gives off that warm, natural looking glow while adding dimension as well,” says celebrity stylist Bradley Leak. “ The depth in this color works well with olive skin, as it does not compete with natural warmer undertones.” 

For Olive Undertones: Caramel Blonde

Beyonce’s iconic caramel blonde is one of the prettiest shades of blonde for olive undertones. “Olive undertones look best with a more golden, slightly beige blonde because it compliments the neutral warmth of the skin and can help to brighten features,” explains Tylor Johnson, expert hair colorist and founder of Nous Haircare.

This shade of blonde is great for dark complexions since it doesn’t require your colorist to go too heavy on the bleaching process and allows for a more seamless grow out. 

For Olive Undertones: Dark Honey Blonde

Even though Ariana Grande has shared that she wore blonde wigs when playing Glinda in the movie Wicked, she also dyed her hair—and brows—lighter for the role. This serves as a great reminder to talk to your colorist about tweaking your brows when undergoing a hair color transformation. The lighter brows not only match Ari's new honey hue but they give her a softer look overall, proving just how impactful your golden arches are.

For Cool Undertones: Platinum Blonde

Cool undertones tend to lean more pink, red, and even perhaps a bit blue. One way to tell if you have a cool undertone is to look at the veins on your wrist. If they appear blue or purple then you likely have a cool complexion. 

Platinum blonde is obviously one of the most high-maintenance blondes out there, but when it works and works. This shade complements cool undertones best, though the right treatments can also look great on other skin tones, as well. 

“It essentially is a blank slate and toneless if lifted to the correct lightness,” notes  Tiffanie Richards, master colorist at Louise O’Conner salon. “It will make any eye color pop and love to sit next to any blush color you choose to apply.” Leak adds that it’s especially beautiful on people with dark complexions since it creates a striking contrast without clashing.

For Cool Undertones: Grainy Blonde

For blondes who want to keep things more natural and low-maintenance, "grainy blonde" is the way to go. Hillier says it works best on a flat or ashy natural base, and allows depth to be perceived as movement.

"I love this for the clients that don't come in for highlights very often," she says. "It's perfect for a lived-in vibe and easy to grow out, but will still keep you feeling blonde and contrasted."

For Cool Undertones: Soft, Baby Blonde

This soft, baby blonde color features a dark root and multi-dimensional combination of dark and bright tones throughout. The brighter face-framing layers lend a pretty sunkissed look as well. “This look pairs perfectly with especially fair skin, which often has pink undertones,” notes Leak. “The darker root prevents fair skin from looking washed out, while also blending the skin and hair colors for a completed look.”

For Cool Undertones: Walnut Blonde

Here's the perfect hue for anyone who prefers to lean more toward darker shades. Walnut blonde is a neutral, ashy blonde with subtle depth, making it ideal for cool or neutral skin tones, according to Rogério Cavalcante, owner of The Second Floor Salon in NYC.

"Walnut blonde is warm and creamy all at the same time—a perfect balance of rich and golden blonde," says Bianca Hillier, celebrity colorist and ambassador for Olaplex. "It's not too bright, but is still noticeably blonde."

She recommends opting for this hue if you don't want to feel overly blonde or stray too far from your natural base. It's also a good option if you want to slowly work your way to a lighter shade of blonde in the future.

For Cool Undertones: Champagne Blonde

Champagne, a super-light blonde with a kiss of soft pearl. "Here, soft pink mixed with a pale gold glistens and shines," says Aloxxi colorist Jessica Wall Innella. She says this color is perfect for a long-time blonde who wants to mix things up a bit.

It enhances pink or cool skin undertones, giving a refined and elegant effect, Cavalcante adds.

For Cool Undertones: Frosted Cream

"Frosted cream is an icy, pale blonde with a creamy finish, ideal for cool or neutral skin tones," says Cavalcante. "It brings out cool pink undertone skin or blue eyes, adding a fresh and vibrant touch. This blonde is best suited for cool undertones with its high-contrast brightness."

"On a lighter natural canvas, this is super-low-maintenance with a high-end expensive look," adds Hillier. If you have a darker base, it can still be accomplished, but you'll need to commit to more upkeep. (We say it's worth it.)

For Warm Undertones: Buttery Blonde

Warm complexions lean more peachy or orange and have a naturally honeyed appearance. If you look at your wrists and your veins appear greenish then you probably have warm undertones. 

True to its name, this buttery blonde color has a warm and creamy tone. At the same time, it also has a few cool-toned highlights mixed in to create some nice dimension and movement. "This look is best on skin that is on the pale side with warm undertones. It creates beautiful depth and movement in the hair without looking harsh or washing you out as very icy blondes can," says Johnson.

For Warm Undertones: Blended, Golden Blonde

There's no bad chem when it comes to Sabrina Carpenter's signature bombshell hair, which almost always includes a bouncy blowout, Brigitte Bardot-esque curtain bangs, and her California, golden blonde color. Colorist Laurie Heaps (who does the pop queen) says the key is balanced highlights that are not chunky or super thin and adding brighter pops of blonde in her bangs and around her face. We have a feeling Sabrina is being shown as a reference to colorists everywhere.

For Warm Undertones: Chantilly Blonde

While Beyoncè's cowgirl core is still influencing fashion everywhere, her hair color is also trending. Long time colorist Rita Hazan created this gorgeous, chantilly blonde hue, which is bright but with some warmer tones in it. The milky white blonde totally pops on warmer skin tones like Queen Bey's.

For Warm Undertones: Strawberry Blonde

If you were waiting for a copper moment, this is it. Strawberry blonde takes your standard bombshell blonde and elevates it with fine, peek-a-boo flares of soft copper underneath at the crown. "The mix of the thin copper highlight on a beautiful blonde gives it that gorgeous apricot tone," says Innella. "It's a great option for blondes seeking a high-fashion look that's still 'work-appropriate.'"

"It enhances peachy, golden, or warm pink undertones, providing a vibrant and youthful effect," Cavalcante says.

For Warm Undertones: Gray Blonde

If you like the idea of a cooler-leaning blonde for your warm skin tone, opt for a gray-blonde like the one Khloe Kardashian is sporting here. “By adding dark toned lowlights to previously double processed blonde hair, it gives the hair dimension and adds depth at the root,” she says. The cool tones also enhance a naturally warm complexion and create a flattering contrast. 

For Warm Undertones: Turmeric Blonde

Yellow is having a real moment in the hair color world, but we totally get it if you don't want to go full banana just yet. Enter turmeric blonde, a deep blonde base that's diffused with micro-fine weaves of bright and warm blonde.

"I love this blonde hair color for those looking to transition from a bold chunky look in the front to a softer, highlighted, dimensional look," says Innella. "This is the answer to staying lighter around the face, but incorporating today's warmer tones."

For Warm Undertones: Buttercream Blonde

If you're into the warmth of turmeric but don't want to go too yellow, buttercream blonde is the perfect choice. "This blonde is about embracing that warmth in the most beautiful way," says Smith. "I think it looks best when there are still highs and lows throughout the hair to help create movement and dimension."

For Any Skin Tone: Neutral Blonde

When in doubt, you can always go for a blonde hair color that flatters every skin tone. A neutral blonde effortlessly combines a spectrum of undertones, which makes it inherently flattering for every complexion. “It’s one of my favorites because it’s not one single flat color, but still offers softness to help emphasize features without being overpowering,” says Johnson. She adds, “The neutral blonde is one of the most versatile blondes and looks great on any skin tone since it lands somewhere in the middle of golden and cool tones.” 

For Any Skin Tone: Icy Blonde

For a statement blonde that makes every complexion look great, opt for an icy blonde like Ciara. It’s created with back-to-back foiling and toner to neutralize yellowness. Warriner says that an icy white can work well on pinky, fair skin, but that it also adds beautiful contrast on darker skin tones and people with warm complexions. She adds, “If you have a warmer undertone, try a platinum with a tinge of yellow to better complement your skin tone.” 

For Any Skin Tone: Rooted Blonde

Rooted blonde is a hue that adds a bit more depth to your hair, no matter your skin tone. "It’s a versatile shade that suits warm, neutral, or cool skin tones, depending on the root and highlight balance," Cavalcante says. If you commit to this route, you can create a beautiful contrast of highlights and lowlights. Also, the darker root can help create an illusion of fullness. Cavalcante recommends asking for a cooler or warmer blonde shade depending on your undertone.

"This is great for the blondes who don't want to commit to a scheduled appointment every six to eight weeks, or who want to transition into being a brunette," adds Jalyn Park Smith, a colorist at SPACE by Alex Brown.