Brightening Up: The Colours You’ll Want to Bookmark

Brightening up your hair colour used to mean adding highlights or aiming for a “blonde,” finish. But today, brightening up can mean so many things to so many individuals. Bespoke colour and harnessing the power of your natural tone has never been more powerful, which means as we head into the sun kissed months, we’ll see new colours emerging as a way to reinvent our summer selves.

There are the classics and then there are the outliers, and whether you’re adding a hint of colour or going for a total transformation, these hair colour trends are a great place to look for inspiration this season.

As a great way to stand out or simply enhance a new haircut, warm tones that span from strawberry blonde to vibrant copper are finding their footing. And with the latest release from KEVIN.MURPHY, there’s a new CODE of colour this season. KEVIN.MURPHY+CODE is an innovative colour range that marks a new era of high-performance, smart colour. With high-fashion colours that are able to define creativity, it’s unveiling a new way to deliver the latest trends.

It wouldn’t be summer without a brand new reason to be blonde. And as we gear up for summer 2025, we’re bound to see a return to a classic blonde shade—that coveted banana-peel blonde, at tone that allows you to find neutral ground. Utilising a variety of highlighting or high-lift techniques, the best way to keep your blonde bright this season is by pairing with with BLONDE.ANGEL.WASH + BLONDE.ANGEL to combat any signs of brassiness.

Brunettes want to have fun too, and if you’re looking for a way to add a pop of colour without too much lift, a copper brunette is your perfect match. Add this tone to previously highlighted hair or utilise the ability of KEVIN.MURPHY+CODE to lift up to 4-5 levels,³ while depositing colour that’s as even as it is intense. ³Up to 4 levels of lift when using KEVIN.MURPHY+CODE and 5 levels when using KEVIN.MURPHY+BLONDE HIGH.LIFT.

We’ve never met a bronde we didn’t fall head over heels for. And this season, we love the influence of the Pantone Colour of the Year –Mocha Mousse– for brunette bases. Adding a brightening effect that keeps things dimensional, this tone allows you to create a look that highlights all your best features without being to bright—meaning it’s on the low-maintenance list. For best results, ask for a natural blend and face-framing highlights. Because your stylist doesn’t need to lift too high, this tone also promotes a healthy, shiny finish.

Heading into the sunny season, hair colour needs extra protection. For best results, pair your new shade with EVERLASTING.COLOUR WASH, RINSE and LEAVE-IN. And, even throw in a TREATMENT to ensure hair is as healthy as can be. Designed to preserve and extend the life of your colour while rebuilding bonds and delivering strength and shine, this is an essential add-on for any tone.