4 Trending Hair Shades For Summer

If there is one thing we know about summer in the salon, it’s that 9/10 of your clients are wanting to be lighter. No matter if your clients are blonde or brunette, we have a trending shade that’s going to tick every box: dimension, luxury, and shine.

This summer, we’ve teamed up with Quif Educator and BHBA nominee Georgia Mountain to break down four shades you need to know for the season. With these being highly requested shades and trending all over social media, Georgia has curated her favourite shades along with her go-to formulas using Quif Professional to ensure you can create the perfect colour every appointment. Including the infamous Butter Blonde shade and a dreamy Mocha Blonde, discover these trendy hair shades you can start using in the salon.

Vanilla Ice Blonde

If your clients want blonde that’s icy without looking too harsh, Vanilla Ice Blonde is the ultimate choice. This summery shade combines bright platinum blonde with soft, creamy vanilla tones to create a multi-dimensional finish. The result feels cool, clean, and seriously luxurious! The mix of icy ribbons with subtle neutral warmth keeps the blonde looking soft, rather than too exposed. For that vanilla ice cream tone, Georgia recommends:

Quif Magi:gloss: 10.0 + 9:02 (2:1)

Create an elevated icy blonde with just enough warmth to keep it wearable all summer long!

Butter Blonde

It would be rude not to mention the ‘it-girl’ blonde shade of summer! Butter Blonde creates the soft, golden warmth that most clients crave in summer, with glossy ribbons of brightness that are truly irresistible. Unlike the icy blonde trends, this shade embraces a little more warmth, which gives clients that classic ‘Victoria’s Secret’ bombshell look. It's the perfect option for clients who want to brighten up their look without committing to an ultra-light blonde, with a soft, blended grow-out that keeps it natural. Add some subtle dimension through the hair, and you've got a seamless, lived-in finish. Georgia uses:

Quif Magi:gloss: 9:02 + 10:03 (1:1)

Add a buttery soft glow to your clients’ hair this summer that will sparkle in the sun!

Teddy Bear Bronde

It’s not quite blonde, and it’s not quite brunette… but Teddy Bear Bronde sits perfectly inbetween. Inspired by the warm, golden tones of your childhood teddy bear, this shade combines rich caramel and brown tones, with soft ribbons of lightness throughout the hair. The result is dimensional and low maintenance with colour that’s packed with warmth. To recreate Georgia’s Teddy Bear Bronde, use:

Quif Magi:gloss 3.0 + 6.03 (1:2)

This formula creates a soft caramel-toned finish without being too light or too dark.

Mocha Blonde

And finally, for clients who love a little more depth, Mocha Blonde is the perfect mix of brunette and blonde. With creamy, sun-kissed blonde highlights paired with a rich, coffee-inspired base, this look creates a stunning finish without making the overall colour feel too dark or heavy. Mocha Blonde works particularly well with a root melt or root smudge, helping to create a softer grow-out. Fine foils around the face and crown can then be used to bring brightness back through the hair, creating that balance of depth and lightness. Georgia’s Mocha Blonde formula combines:

• Quif Quint:essential 6.7
• Quif Magi:light+ Premium Lightener in Violet Tone to lighten
• Quif Magi:gloss 8.03

Watch as the creamy, coffee-inspired blonde comes to life, giving your client the best of both worlds for summer!