The Summer Hair Colour Trends of 2026
Published date 15 June 2026
The shades your clients will be asking for this summer…
There’s a wave of hair colour trends coming straight to your salon this summer, and we have the lowdown on how you can create these exact shades with your clients. This summer, the trends are bringing glossy finishes and expensive-looking tones that add warmth and vibrance. What more could your clients want for summer? With creamy blondes, rich brunettes, and vibrant coppers that are giving golden hour vibes, summer 2026 hair is embracing warmth and shine in every form.
Teaming up with our Quif Educator, Sara Simpson, let’s dive into the summer hair colour trends of 2026 and how you can recreate them with Quif Professional.
Copper Sunset
Copper lovers, this one is for you! This summer is turning up the heat with the trending shade Copper Sunset, a brighter and more radiant take on the traditional copper tone. Inspired by golden hour, this shade blends rich copper with red and gold to create a multi-dimensional finish that screams summer sunset.
For existing copper clients, Copper Sunset is the perfect way to refresh and intensify their colour. And for those looking to experiment with warmer tones, Copper Sunset offers the ideal balance of vibrance and wearability, which will only turn heads all summer long!
How To Create The Look
Quif Magi:colour Formula
- 20m 7.3
- 20ml 7.4
Quif Quint:essential Formula
- 40ml 6.4
- 2 inches 0.33 Amplifier
Buttercream Blonde
Buttercream Blonde is the ultimate ‘it’ girl hair colour for summer 2026, giving clients that soft and luxurious look for the new season. This creamy blonde shade is everything clients love: bright and light without the icy finish. With buttery ribbons of colour, subtle warmth, and a glossy finish, this shade gives bombshell from every angle. It’s bright enough for a summer change-up but soft enough to remain wearable all season long.
So, if your client loves their hair to be beautifully bright as soon as the sun comes out, then Buttercream Blonde is the ultimate choice. Plus, it works perfectly for clients who want that low-maintenance, lived-in look too!
How To Create The Look
Quif Magi:colour Formula
- 20ml 10.3
- 20ml 10.0
Quif Quint:essential Formula
- 20m 10.0
Quif Magi:gloss Formula
- 40ml 10.03
Cinnamon Spice Brunette
Brunette clients looking to add a bit of spice to their look for summer? Why not introduce them to Cinnamon Spice Brunette?
This warm-toned brunette combines rich brown tones with subtle reddish undertones that add a whole lot of dimension to the hair. The finish creates a rich and glossy look without venturing too much into the copper territory. It’s ideal for clients who are looking for a touch of warmth for the summer, as well as existing copper clients who want to go slightly deeper. Cinnamon Spice is definitely one of the easiest ways to update your clients' colour this season, and we are truly obsessed!
How To Create The Look
Quif Magi:colour Formula
- 20ml 8.03
- 20m 7.34
Quif Quint:essential Formula
- 20ml 8.34
- 20ml 7.4
Quif Magi:gloss Formula
- 10ml 7.03 20ml 6.04
Glossy Espresso
Rich, glossy, and extremely luxurious, Glossy Espresso is proof that dark brunette hair is just as impactful as blonde this summer. This trend combines deep coffee tones with subtle ribbons of lightness throughout the hair, which creates depth and dimension without sacrificing any richness. The result creates a glossy brunette that feels expensive and also looks incredibly healthy. It’s bold without looking harsh and creates that stunning glass hair finish that clients are constantly requesting.
How To Create The Look
- 60ml 4.11
Pro Tip: The key to achieving Glossy Espresso is the shine, so by using Quif’s Magi:gloss, you can create a reflective finish that enhances every dimension within the colour.
Hair has never looked so good this summer, with glossy, dimensional and expensive finishes throughout. So, depending on whether your clients are going to add some spice to their look or want to brighten up their locks for the warmer weather, Quif Professional has your back to achieving the best colour possible. Now, the only question is… which trend will be taking over your salon chairs first?
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