Refreshing Hair Colour for Spring 2026
Spring 2026 hair colour trends featuring glossy blondes, brunettes and healthy shine at Novum Hair & Beauty Tarvin Chester
Spring 2026 Colour Trends with Health, Shine & Innovation in Mind
This blog explores Spring 2026 hair colour trends, focusing on modern blondes, brunettes, creative shades and scalp-friendly colour systems designed to enhance shine, condition and long-term hair health.
Spring is the season of renewal — lighter days, softer wardrobes, and a natural desire to refresh how we look and feel. For many clients, that starts with hair colour. After winter, hair can feel dull, heavy, or in need of a reset, which is why spring is one of the most popular times to explore a new tone, enhance natural colour, or simply restore shine and vibrancy.
At Novum, our approach to spring colour isn’t about chasing trends for the sake of it. Instead, we focus on intelligent, personalised colour — shades that feel modern and flattering, while supporting the long-term health of your hair and scalp.
Spring 2026 colour trends reflect this shift perfectly: softer tones, luminous shine, and a growing emphasis on healthier, more considerate colouring choices.
1. Sunlit Blondes: Soft, Warm & Light-Reflective
Spring blondes for 2026 move away from icy extremes and lean into warmth, softness and light reflection. Think honey blonde, beige blonde and golden pearl tones that feel natural, effortless and beautifully wearable.
These shades work especially well for clients wanting a brighter look without over-processing, creating dimension and freshness while maintaining condition.
Our expert approach:
Using advanced blonde systems from Wella, we prioritise controlled lift, tonal precision and hair integrity. This allows us to achieve luminous blondes that feel light and refined, while protecting the structure of the hair throughout the process.
Blonde should feel fresh, not fragile and expert formulation makes all the difference.
These tones are ideal if you want to feel brighter for spring without committing to high-maintenance or fragile blonding.
2. Pastels & Creative Colour — Reimagined with Elumen
Creative colour continues to evolve, and spring 2026 pastels are softer, cleaner and more refined than ever before. Rather than bold blocks of colour, this season focuses on subtle expression with a high-shine finish.
Trending shades include:
Dusty Rose
Muted Lilac
Pearl Peach
Soft Sapphire tones
These looks require more than creativity alone, they demand colour systems that deliver vibrancy without compromising comfort or condition.
Why Elumen is key:
Elumen is a high-performance, oxidative-free colour system that works without ammonia, peroxide or PPD. Instead of opening the hair cuticle aggressively, Elumen uses a magnetic attraction process, allowing pigments to bind securely to the hair.
This results in colour that is:
Exceptionally vibrant
Ultra high-shine
Long-lasting with reduced fade
Gentle on both hair and scalp
Elumen is particularly well suited for:
Clients with sensitive scalps
Clients with colour sensitivities or allergies
Anyone seeking expressive colour with maximum comfort
It allows us to offer creative, modern shades in a way that feels inclusive, considered and healthy.
3. Elevated Brunettes with Depth & Shine
Brunettes for spring 2026 are rich, glossy and multidimensional, moving beyond flat colour into layered depth and reflective finish. Perfect for clients who want richness and polish without looking flat or heavy.
Popular looks include:
Chocolate brown with subtle warmth
Espresso softened with amber tones
Natural brunette balayage
Our colour philosophy:
Using Wella’s true-to-tone colour systems, we create brunettes that feel balanced, glossy and refined, ideal for clients wanting depth without heaviness.
An Elumen option:
For clients seeking exceptional shine or a gentler colouring process, Elumen offers deep, reflective brunette shades with beautiful softness and vibrancy, without oxidative processing.
4. Copper Renaissance — Balanced & Beautiful
Copper continues to thrive this spring, evolving into warmer, more wearable variations that feel elegant rather than overpowering.
Expect to see:
Ginger amber
Copper gold
Auburn warmth
Expert execution matters:
Copper tones require precision to ensure warmth remains rich and flattering. With professional formulation and tone control, we create copper shades that glow without tipping too bright or brassy.
Elumen’s intensity and luminosity make it an excellent option for clients wanting copper that feels vibrant yet healthy, with long-lasting shine.
5. Natural Greys & Silver Enhancement
Spring 2026 also celebrates individuality, including embracing natural greys and silver tones. Rather than full coverage, many clients are choosing softer, more considered approaches that enhance what’s already there.
Techniques include:
Soft grey blending
Silver-enhancing glosses
Seamless grow-out solutions
Elumen can be used to enhance grey and silver hair by adding clarity, depth and shine, while remaining gentle on sensitive scalps, an ideal option for clients seeking refinement without harsh processing.
Why We’ve Introduced Elumen at Novum
Over time, more clients have asked for colour solutions that prioritise comfort, scalp health and long-term hair condition, without sacrificing vibrancy or longevity. Introducing Elumen allows us to meet those needs with confidence.
The benefits of Elumen include:
✔ No ammonia
✔ No peroxide
✔ No PPD
✔ Ideal for sensitive scalps
✔ Suitable for many clients with colour sensitivities
✔ Intense vibrancy and shine
✔ Long-lasting colour results
✔ Improved hair feel and condition
By offering Elumen alongside our expert Wella colour services, we’re able to recommend the right system for each individual, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Why Consultation Matters More Than Ever in 2026
Hair history & scalp health
Lifestyle & maintenance preferences
Long-term colour planning
Ready for a Spring Colour Refresh?
From sunlit blondes and glossy brunettes to creative pastels, vibrant coppers and beautifully enhanced greys, Spring 2026 is about personalised colour that supports both style and hair health.
Whether your colour journey leads you to Wella or Elumen, every service at Novum begins with a professional consultation, ensuring your colour choice aligns with your hair condition, lifestyle and long-term goals.
Book your Spring Colour Consultation and step into the new season feeling confident, refreshed and expertly cared for.
Frequently Asked Questions – Spring Hair Colour & Elumen
Is spring a good time to change my hair colour?
Yes. Spring is one of the most popular times to refresh your hair colour. Lighter tones, added shine and softer dimension help hair look fresher after winter, and it’s an ideal time to reassess colour condition and long-term goals during a professional consultation.
What is Elumen hair colour and how is it different?
Elumen is a professional, oxidative-free hair colour system that works without ammonia, peroxide or PPD. Instead of chemically opening the hair, Elumen pigments bind magnetically to the hair, delivering vibrant, long-lasting colour with exceptional shine while remaining gentle on the hair and scalp.
Is Elumen suitable for sensitive scalps or allergies?
Elumen is particularly suitable for many clients with sensitive scalps or those who have experienced reactions to traditional hair dyes containing ammonia or PPD. A consultation and, where appropriate, a patch test will always be carried out before colouring.
Do you still offer Wella hair colour?
Yes. We continue to offer expert hair colouring using professional Wella colour systems. Elumen has been introduced alongside Wella, allowing us to recommend the most suitable colour system for each individual’s hair, scalp, lifestyle and desired result.
Can Elumen be used for natural shades as well as creative colours?
Absolutely. While Elumen is well known for vibrant and creative shades, it also offers beautiful natural tones, brunettes, coppers and grey-enhancing colours with exceptional shine and softness.
Will Elumen damage my hair?
Elumen is designed to be gentle and supportive of hair condition. Because it works without oxidative processing, many clients find their hair feels softer, healthier and shinier after colouring.
How do I maintain shine and colour health between appointments?
Professional aftercare
Home care guidance
Glossing / refresh appointments
Do I need a consultation before booking a colour appointment?
Yes. Every colour service at Novum begins with a professional consultation. This allows us to assess your hair and scalp, discuss your goals, and recommend the most appropriate colour system — whether Wella or Elumen. Book your Spring Colour Consultation and let our experts guide you to a colour that feels fresh, flattering and genuinely healthy for your hair.
Written by Novum - Hair & Beauty, Tarvin, Chester