Hair color trendswith hues that throw a little smoke are on the rise to the top.

Traditional blondes and brunettes covered with a veil of gray are the ultimate cool girl hair color now.

These ash blonde hair colors are all over Instagram and Pinterest, too.

Subtle Ombré

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Take a peek at 17 ash blonde hair colors to take to your stylist now.

In answer to the question, “What does ash blonde go with?

“, the obvious answer is, “Everything.”

Ribbons of Platinum

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You get all the brightness of being a blonde without having to give up your roots.

Ash Blonde Highlights on Brunette

Ash blonde isn’t off limits to brunettes.

Balayage highlights won’t overwhelm darker hair, and the dimensions of your color will set your look apart.

Ice Melt

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This choice is an excellent way for a brunette to experiment with ash blonde.

Cream Bronde

No base color is off limits when embracing the cool tones.

For a low-maintenance take on ice blonde that works on everyone, try a subtle cream blonde color melt.

Vanilla Cream

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Keep a shadow root going to ensure less frequent touch-up appointments.

Get the look with balayage.

This provides lovely dimension, and takes the ash blond color choice to a gorgeous level.

Cream Blonde Ombré

Rose Tinted Ash Blonde

Are you bold enough to choose rose gold?

How about combining tinges of rose gold hair and ash blonde?

Chocolate Ash Blonde

Going gray and not ready to fully commit?

Rooty Ash Blonde

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Chocolate ash blonde is a great way to address that transition in color.

Ash Blonde Ombre

Ombre looks can be intense, but they’re also easy to grow out.

This one fades from dark gray hues to platinum ash blonde, highlighting your well coiffed choice.

Pearly Platinum

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If you get impatient with growing out the ombre, there is room to experiment with another color.

Ash Bronde

Combining more than two colors can result in a stunning look.

This moody hue is a striking merge of blonde, brunette, and ashy tones.

Pearl Blonde

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With this approach, ashy blonde with notes of copper result in a shiny, multi-faceted look.

This may also complement your complexion in a beautiful way.

Consult with a knowledgeable stylist about which ash blonde choice best matches your skin tone.

Flipped Bob

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Barely There Ash Blonde

These gorgeous locks are creamy blonde with just a hint of moody gray.

This color eases into the ash blonde trend without going totally silver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ash blonde colors have a cooler tone than honey or golden blondes.

Platinum Ash Blonde

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They can range from icy white to a darker blonde with gray undertones.

An ashy color complements cool-colored skin by cutting down on brassiness.

However, hair stylists can tweak the color with warmer or cooler highlights to suit your skin color.

Ash Blonde Babylights

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While an ash blonde color can approach brunette, it can also be nearly white or silver.

Chocolate Ash Blonde

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Buttery Ash Blonde

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Ash Blonde Ombré

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Ash Bronde

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Coppery Ash Blonde

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Barely There Ash Blonde

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