Summer is in full swing, and it’s all about hair that feels lighter, brighter, and effortlessly fresh. This season’s colour trends aren’t about dramatic changes, they’re about enhancing what you’ve already got. Think soft glow-ups, sun-kissed warmth, and subtle shifts that refresh your look while keeping it wearable.
With award-winning expertise and a focus on bespoke colour, HOB Salons are the go-to for anyone seeking confidence-boosting, salon-crafted shades. Here’s your definitive guide to the top trends, expert techniques, and the little upgrades that make the biggest difference this summer.
Bronde is everywhere this summer, a mix of blonde and brunette that brings instant radiance and versatility to your look. At HOB Salons, your expert colourist will use micro-foiling, root shadowing, and precision lowlights to craft a custom blend for your features and skin tone.
‘’Bronde is the perfect balance of light and dark and allows for a super natural and blended result. This is the perfect way for natural brunettes to feel lighter without straying too far from their brunette roots!’’ - Jake, Colour Director from HOB Salons Northwood
Expert advice: To maintain your look book a glossing and toning top-up appointment every 6-8 weeks to keep a seamless result.
For added shine and to keep the tones luminous between appointments, your stylist may suggest a gentle mask - System Professional's Color Save Mask.
Butter blonde is this summer’s essential update, creamy, bright, and designed to flatter every skin tone. At HOB, we create modern blondes with low-contrast toning, shadow roots, and custom-mixed gloss.
‘’Our creamy blondes are soft and luxurious, they reflect light beautifully and complement so many skin tones, giving brightness and radiance.’’ - Liane, Colour Director from HOB Salons Whetstone
Pro tip: Protect your blonde when heat styling with GHD’s Heat Protector Spray, and keep your next toning appointment in the diary to maintain brightness.
If you’re ready to embrace a fresh new blonde, book your complimentary colour consultation and let our colour experts tailor the look to you.
Caramel and toffee ribbons add instant light and depth to brunette hair, no full transformation needed. At HOB, your colourist uses multi-tonal foils and glossing to add a natural, luminous finish.
‘’Caramel brunette is the perfect choice for summer, adding warmth and depth that beautifully complement the season’s sunshine. Unlike cooler tones, it stays vibrant and can even deepen with sun exposure, creating a natural, sun-kissed glow. It’s especially flattering on darker skin tones and tans, and suits almost everyone by effortlessly enhancing your features. Versatile and wearable, you can opt for a full colour, subtle highlights, or a tonal glaze to add dimension. Caramel brunette offers a radiant, natural look that’s ideal for summer’s relaxed, glowing style.’’ - Mike, Salon Director from HOB Salons West Hampstead
Expert tip: Add Color Wow's Shine Spray to your routine for a just-left-the-salon finish.
Pastel peach, apricot, and soft copper are this summer’s standout shades for those looking to switch it up. These colours are blended by your HOB colourist to suit your features and bring out natural glow.
‘’Peach and soft copper is a great way to make a statement whilst still keeping a natural finish. It’s perfect for existing blondes who want to switch it up and try something a little different!’’ - Scarlett, Stylist and Colourist from HOB Salons Northwood
Expert advice: Book in for your next toning top-up and ask your stylist about a colour-safe mask to keep your shade bright between visits.
Book a complimentary colour consultation to explore how a custom peach or apricot tone could brighten your summer look.
Glossing is the secret to salon-fresh colour, whatever your base. This quick service revives dull tones, adds depth, and delivers glass-like shine in under an hour, perfect between bigger colour appointments.
‘’Glass hair is the perfect service for anyone looking for ultimate shine, whether we are enhancing natural colour or giving a final top coat to colour treated hair this really is for everyone looking for instant glass like results.’’ - Liane, Colour Director from HOB Salons Whetstone
Pro tip: Book your gloss every eight weeks to keep your shade looking vibrant.
Every HOB colour journey starts with a complimentary consultation. We’ll match your ideal shade, plan your maintenance, and recommend the best technique for your lifestyle and hair type, so your colour always feels like you.
Many of our clients have been with us for years, join the HOB Family and experience five-star hair, every time.
Whether you want a full transformation or a subtle gloss refresh, your summer look starts with expert advice and a bespoke consultation. Book your complimentary colour consultation and let HOB Salons create a colour that’s made for you.
This summer’s most-requested shades include butter blonde, bronde, caramel brunette, and pastel copper, each tailored for you in-salon.
Absolutely! Techniques like face-framing highlights, semi-permanent colour, or subtle tonal refreshes can instantly brighten your look for summer, no drastic change needed.
Every HOB colour journey begins with a complimentary, in-depth consultation. Our expert colourists will help you find a shade and technique that flatters your features, fits your routine, and enhances your individual style. Book your complimentary colour consultation now.
Yes, HOB Salons offer ammonia-free and gentle, semi-permanent colour options, perfect for finer, mature, or previously coloured hair. Your stylist will always recommend the best approach for your hair’s health and needs.
Using a professional colour-protecting shampoo and mask, minimising sun exposure, and following your stylist’s aftercare advice are the best ways to keep your colour vibrant. Your HOB colourist can recommend specific HOB Homecare products for your new shade.