Ash blonde hair color is actually a cooler shade of blonde, which in combination with shades of golden blonde and sometimes with the natural hair color creates the sensation of three or more colors appearing on your hair in the form of strands. Ash blonde color encompasses several shades of gray and can incorporate root shadows, balayage and highlights to create a darker or lighter look.
Whether you’re a pixie haircut enthusiast or wear your hair in stunning long styles, ash blonde hair is a great option to highlight your natural beauty. The ash blonde look can be created even if your hair has a dark color such as black or dark satin, but also if your hair has a light color such as blonde.
Hairstylists recommend that, depending on the hair color, you repeat the hair dyeing two or three times until you reach the desired result. Everything depends on the shade of gray you want to achieve, but also on the pattern of strands, the intensity of the color and so on.
Sometimes all you need is to add a little bit of ash blonde highlights to your hair to give yourself a whole new look. Changing up your hair is a sure-fire way to add a little pep to your step. Make sure to find yourself a good salon where the hairdresser you choose has worked with ash blonde color before. Sometimes you might have to pay a little extra, but the results should last you a few months.
Ash-blonde hair is one of the most popular hair color in trend. It is such a versatile look because it looks great when you add in some highlights with your natural color hair. It doesn’t matter if you have black, brown, or blonde, and this color even looks good with natural redheads.
1. Ashy Blonde with Shadow Root
Shadow roots are so classy and they are one of the best ways to make sure that your new highlights look natural, and not streaky. In the photo above they made sure to keep the roots a natural dark color and finished the look off with a messy curl.
2. Wavy with Bangs
If you have naturally wavy hair, this is the perfect hairstyle for you in 2023. To enhance this look even more ask for bangs at your next hair appointment.
3. Well-blended Light Balayage
Another great ash blonde technique is the well-blended style. When you ask for this kind of highlight you get a more all-over look with your color, than the normal foil highlight treatment.
4. Lavender Tints
Lavender is by far one of the prettiest colors to add to your hair. It will also make you stand out and show your creative side. They kept the hair long and added in some beach waves to this look and it is gorgeous.
5. Very Light Highlights
Ash-blonde comes in so many different hues, in the photo above they went with a very light tone. This look would be best for women who already have lighter hair.
6. Platinum Highlights
Going platinum blonde is never a bad idea, just take a look at the photo above if you need more proof. The hair is bright and beautiful, add in some low curls to so off your new highlights.
7. Dark Based with Streaks
One subtle way to add a lighter tone to your hair is to keep your dark base and put in a few streaks of color. This technique adds texture and definition to whatever way you decide to style it.
8. Face Firming Ash Blonde
Face firming is a style that will make your face appear slimmer, and who doesn’t want that. In the photo above they used face firming along with an ash blonde tone and she looks so beautiful.
9. Icy Highlights
Vanilla ice has nothing on this style. Try an icy hue in your hair for your next look and you will be ready for the summer.
10. Dark-toned
This is a perfect example of dark-toned hair color. In the photo above they kept the hair at shoulder length and added full coverage highlights, and the results are flawless.
11. Ombre Highlights
Ombre hair is always a good choice for your next salon day. Ombre is a style that was very popular in 2022, it is a French word that means that the color is a little shaded throughout.
12. Beige Touches
The color combos of beige and ash-blonde are perfect together. The proof is in the photo above, her hair looks natural and shiny.
13. Lights on Shag Bob
If you are searching for your next new short hairstyle look, we have found it for you. Try out a shag bob haircut with ash blonde highlights, you are going to love the way you look.
14. Cool-toned
Cool-toned hair color is perfect for summer. It keeps your hair light and bright, but not quite platinum. Try keeping your hair straight like in the photo above for a sleek finish.
15. Warm Ash Blonde Highlights
If you like a warmer tone in your hair, this look was made for you. The highlights take on a more natural color, this would be a great hair color for the fall or winter months.
16. Bright Blonde
Bright and beautiful are the perfect words to describe this look. They added in a bright blonde hue here and the results are so gorgeous. Try finishing it off with a neat spiral curl to get the look in the photo above.
17. Medium Blonde Highlights
For a more neutral take on this color try out the medium hue. This style would be great for women who have darker black or brown hair because it would appear to be more natural.
18. Long Wolf Cut
Wolf haircuts are right on trend for 2023, and after seeing this photo you can tell why. You can get this style by asking for different lengths of layers and adding in ash blonde highlights.
19. Inverted Bob
After your next inverted bob haircut, you should add in some light-colored highlights. In the photo above they were able to add enough color to give her haircut some dimension, but she still looks so natural.
20. Sleek Straight Cut
Sleek, straight, and shiny are words every woman wants to hear when they get their hair done. This style would look great on women of any age.
21. Bouncy Layered
Adding layers to your hair is a classic way to get more volume, or bounce to your look. In the photo above they parted her hair in the middle and added a few layers and she looks flawless.
22. Lob Ash Blonde
For your next haircut, why not try a lob style. In the photo above they kept the length at about shoulder length, for the perfect lob cut and added in ash blonde highlights and she looks beautiful.
23. Layered on Ends
Another great way to add some color to your life is to add color to the ends of your hair. In the photo above they gave her long layers with a pop of color on the ends and she looks amazing.
24. Ash Caramel
Adding caramel highlights to your style is never a bad idea. In this look, they also gave her a lighter money piece, which is right on trend for women’s hairstyles in 2023.
25. Face Framing
If you have a rounder face one way to slim it out is to try the technique of face-framing. To get this look to add more color to the front of your hair than in the back, you will love the way you look.
26. Swedish Bob
Bobs are the perfect haircut for summer, they keep your hair short, but so stylish. Try adding highlights in some Swedish ash blonde color to be ready for those long summer nights.
27. Balayage Ombré
Two of the best hairstyle techniques are the ombre and balayage, and when you add them together you are going to love the way you look. They kept the hair long in the photo above and finished her look off with beach curls.
28. Silver Streaks
Silver hair color is one of the most popular requests at the salon in 2023. If this sounds like something you would like to try out the slive with ash blonde highlights, the results are so pretty.
29. Smokey Dark Accent
Smokey and dark hair is right on trend for 2023. In this photo above they finished the look off with straight hair, but you could really wear this style any way you wanted and still look flawless.
30. Long Ashy Beach Blonde
If you are a woman with long locks you are going to love this hairstyle, it is a long ashy beach blonde look. In the photo above they kept most of the hair at one long length and finished it off with loose beach curls, and it is so gorgeous.
31. Ashy Root Shadow
Root shadows are the perfect way to add color to your hair without people knowing about it, for a more natural finish. Try this look for your next big event, you will be so happy.
32. Pixie with a Purple Touch
Pixie haircuts look wonderful on more mature women. This look would be perfect for those women who never want to grow up because they added a youthful purple hue to their bangs.
33. Dark in Beach Waves
It doesn’t matter if you live at the beach or not, beach waves look beautiful on all types of hair. In the photo above they added in a darker tone of the ash blonde and kept it at all one length so the curls look uniform.
34. Silver with Blue Tints Ends
Silver and blue go together so beautifully, just look at this style above. They kept most of the hair a dark natural color and added fun, vibrant colors to the ends. Try finishing your ends off with a loose curl to show off the highlights.
35. Lengthy Layered Highlights
If you love your long locks, then a lengthy layered hairstyle is perfect for you. The way they added the color to this style was done perfectly, the roots are natural dark color and the color gets brighter as the hair gets longer.
36. Curtain Bob
Curtain bangs are such a fun hairstyle, and this cut is no different. This bright blonde hair color and bob haircut would be a wonderful style for summer.
37. Icy Lob
A new color trend is the icy ash highlight for women. In the photo above she paired her new color with a lob-style haircut and she looks so gorgeous.
38. Color melt
Color melts are right on trend in 2023, in the photo above they kept her hair long with no layers. Try finishing your look off with some messy curls and defrizz spray to look fresh all day long.
39. Grey and Blonde Ash
The grey and blonde color combo are so classy. It will enhance your style and leave you feeling like a goddess.
40. Blonde Ashy Dark tone Highlights
A dark ash tone is a wonderful way to add a little color to your hair but still remain dark. This look would be great for those long winter and autumn months.
41. Stunning Dark Tone
Try out this stunning dark tone during your next hair appointment. This hair color would be perfect if you are searching for the right color to cover up those grays.
42. Long Layers Lights
Mix up your old boring hair with some long layers and a new color. This style adds most of the new color to the bottom of your hair. This technique is great if you are on a budget because you won’t has to run back to the salon to color your new growth.
43. Blueish Babylights
Move over granny, blue hair color is not just for you anymore. This beautiful blue and gray hue are so on-trend right now, and for obvious reasons, the results are amazing.
44. Blonde Mix Highlights
Ashy blonde highlights look so great on women of all ages. In the photo above they added loose waves into her hair to make the new color really pop.
45. Soft Curls
One way to wear your new hair color is in soft curls. In the photo above they kept the hair at about shoulder length with a few messy layers and the results are stunning.
46. Bright Ombre
Bright blonde hair is perfect for summer, add in an ombre and you will be ready for whatever life throws at you. This look would be so beautiful worn down in waves like in the photo above or even thrown back in a pony.
47. Dimensional Ash Blonde Balayage
Dimensional hair with a balayage style highlight is one of the best ways to wear your hair in 2022. This look is right on trend and is not going anywhere, anytime soon.
48. Subtle Highlights
If you are more of a laid-back type of gal, this subtle ash blonde color is perfect for you. You will still look your best but it is a much more toned-down style.
49. Shaggy Balayage
This shaggy haircut is sexy, or at least this next hairstyle is. They added color with a balayage and kept the layers long and messy for a laid-back and beautiful style.
50. Olivier Highlight
An Olivier highlight style is so versatile, that it would look fantastic on any woman. In the photo above they kept her hair long, added in some layers, and finished with a loose curl. She looks so flawless.
51. Light Short Messy Hairstyle
The beauty of this cropped edgy bob is highlighted by the stunning ash blonde hair dye. Rest assured, the almost icy look of this short messy hairstyle is among the hottest and most daring hairstyles. A fringed look with flawless ash blonde hair.
52. Light Pixie Cut
Pixie cuts are youthful and edgy all on their own. But the almost silver ash blonde hair color adds an extra edgy notch. Easy to style, fabulous to wear, this is the way to go if you’re looking for en-vogue hairstyles.
53. Curly Short Ash Blonde Hair
Light ash blonde hair dye for short curly hair? Yes, please! Curly hair already has a reputation for its romantic and playful allure. Add some ashy tones and it will look absolutely irresistible! We love the dark roots daringly showing with this hairstyle idea.
54. Short Bob
This look has a warm feeling to it and it’s all thanks to the natural blonde tones of the highlights. The ash blonde highlights lighten up the bob haircut while those perfect beachy waves frame all these deliciously warm tones.
55. 70’s Dark Color
Taylor Swift rocked this look in classy gala outfits, on the red carpet, in jeans and t-shirts, or in post-punk outfits. Do it too simply by choosing a uniquely gorgeous dark ash blonde hair dye.
56. Baby Blonde Look
The baby doll look continues to make waves. If blonde is your natural hair color, then take it up a notch with this light ash blonde hair color. Notice how the dark blonde fades into light ash blonde to the tips? That’s what you’re after for the perfect baby blonde hues!
57. Lights for Long Hair
If you have long wavy locks, one of the best ways to highlight them is by adding a contrasting color. For darker hair colors, ash blonde highlights and tips are ideal to bring out the natural beauty of your dreamy wavy hair.
58. Natural Dark Balayage
The balayage technique took the front stage for achieving beautiful natural looks. This creamy hair color is based on a natural mix of light brown and dark ashy blonde tones.
59. Long Ombre Hair
We simply love the way the color fades from the natural light brown of the roots to the delightful tones of ash blonde hair. It’s this perfectly natural look with a daring edge that got the ombre technique its good rep and applying it to ash blonde hair adds extra points.
60. Visible Dark Roots
Flaunting your dark roots is no longer a fashion faux-pas, especially when the naturally dark roots are outgrown and complemented by this beautiful light to medium ash blonde hair color applied middle-length to the tips.
61. Summer Blonde Ash Hair
This hairstyle right here is a summer style goal (or all seasons one, really). The ultra-light ash blonde tips and the barely noticeable blonde highlights add a playful note to otherwise beautiful long dark hair.
62. Ash Brown with Blonde Highlights
Chunky chocolate or brown highlights mix with delightful blonde tones and the ash blonde ombre just adds an extraordinary luminosity to this style.
63. Highlights for Long Hair
This style goes perfectly for both wavy hair and silky smooth straight hair. The rich nuances highlight each other exquisitely. The secret to this hairstyle? Is a mixture of natural ash blonde hair, a blonde base, and blonde highlights.
64. Golden Ombre for Rapunzel
The natural blend of colors ranges from brown to golden blonde ash hair color to platinum ash blonde hair. The almost silver nuances lighten up the style and add extra shine to the hair.
65. Black to Ash Blonde Hair
Achieving this dramatic look requires master level skills. The gorgeous ombre is done flawlessly and you can wear your hair in perfectly defined curls and bring out the color gradient.
66. Lightest Ash Blonde in Highlights for a Dramatic Look
This ash blonde hairstyle is eye-catching and worthy of attention. Not everyone can pull it off, but if you’re one to dare when it comes to dramatic look changes, go for it! The highlights are well-defined while the dark base is clearly visible.
67. Black to Silver
Were you always a fan of chrome silver? The good news is that you can try it out just on the tips of your hair or start at mid-length. Take this gorgeous photo of black to silver ash blonde hair as an example and let it inspire you!
68. Light Ash Blonde on Brown Hair
Ash blonde hues added to sweet brown hair to the point of an almost complete coverage isn’t a bad idea at all. Wear your hair in bouncy waves and emphasize the fabulous texture and hues of your hair.
69. Dark Brown Long Hair
Another match made in heaven for those looking to soften the sober dark brown color of their hair. Ask the hairstylist for medium ash blonde highlights and enjoy wearing this stylish look!
70. Light Ash Blonde on Orange Hair
Too often light brown or golden blonde turn to dreaded orange hues. But light ash blonde hair can save you the painstaking hours spent with your hairstylist trying to reduce those pesky orange hues.
71. Ash Blonde Dye Hairstyle
Ash blonde hair can look absolutely romantic and playful even if it’s not highlighted or enhanced by lowlights. This cool toned, almost gray-looking hair dye is simply stunning and all-seasons appropriate.
72. Laid Back Bob Cut
Casual and daring, this is one of the best ways to style your short ash blonde bob. The light ash blonde hue transforms this cut into an edgy statement.
73. Pink Highlights
Pink, purple, violet – playful highlights fit for teens but not only. Women’s styles with a blonde base get beautifully complemented by these light-enhancing colors.
74. Dark Hair Color
There is no better way to boost the hues of dark hair than to complement it with blonde hues. Naturally dark hair with ash blonde tips offers an eye-catching transition that can be as subtle or as blonde as you want it to be!
75. Layered Ash Blonde Hair
Remember how Rachel from Friends became famous for her layered cut highlighted by natural ash blonde hair? This look is pinned in the hall of fame for its beauty, its natural take, and the many compliments it attracts.
76. Silver Pixie Cut
A pixie cut with an ultra-modern twist: the undercut. Blonde hair in silvery tones complemented by the strong violet color of the undercut is your way of embracing the edgy side.
77. Light Color for Summer Romance
Sun-kissed hair never looked better! This ash blonde in light hues is ideal for soaking up the sun this summer. It’s the sheer embodiment of summer romance and evenings spent on the beach.
78. Lowlights Colors
There are several different shades of blonde and they look great when skillfully combined. The highlights and lowlights complement each other perfectly in this fringed cut!
79. half do high bun ash blonde color
Take a look at this half updo with an ultrachic look. The dark roots aren’t purposely left undyed – they turn the spotlight on the perfectly executed ash blonde ombre. This style for women uses an under color – dark in this case – to achieve this eye-catching style.
80. Silky Smooth Ash Blonde
Notice how balayage made it possible to blend medium, light ash blonde, and soft brown and chestnut hues in a natural transition? This skillful play of hues is highlighted on this silky smooth rich hair.
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81. Dramatic Ash Blonde Ombre
You need a serious dose of courage to ease into the idea of ash blonde ombre starting from entirely dark hair. Yet this woman proves it’s possible, and with fantastic results! The transition from dark roots to the light ash blonde tips is simply stunning.
82. Balayage on Waist-Long Hair
Medium, light, dark, and dirty ash blonde meet to create this stunning balayage. The naturally wavy locks look so healthy thanks to the light hues while the dirty, dark ash blonde is enhanced by the braid.
83. Purple Tips
Fairy dust just got caught in these beautiful ash blonde locks. The platinum hair color complements the fair skin and lightens the features.
84. Medium Ash Blonde on Brown Hair
Ash blonde highlights have the power to offer a stylish boost to brown hair. This dark honey look right here is nothing short of delicious.
85. Brown Hair Sweet Mix
This hairstyle can be either formal or – when styled right and with just a few hair accessories – casual and bright.
86. Silver Ash Blonde Hair
Silver or platinum ash blonde isn’t a good fit for every skin tone. However, if you’re among the lucky ones who can experiment with these ash blonde hues, go ahead! Take it up a notch with ombre or balayage.
87. Nearly White Hair Color
While it’s quite close to the ice queen look, the medium ash blonde hues in this balayage confer the look a sweet honey tone. Notice the naturally beautiful transitions from golden to the nearly white of the highlights.
88. Asian Ash Blonde Hair with Silver Overtones
The richness and health of her hair are the perfect bases for this silvery style. What a stunning look!
89. Golden Ash Blonde Locks
A short cut highlighted by the charming blonde tones. Fringes and well-defined tips work wonders when it comes to easy styling.
90. Long Ash Blonde
An uniform hair color like this ash blonde shines in all its splendor when applied to beautiful, stylish long hair. This is one dazzling example!
91. Reverse Ombre
This look entered the scene a few years ago and its audacious transition from light ash blonde roots to pitch-black tips helped it stick around.
92. Reinvented Baby Look
From the medium ash blonde hue of the roots to the light hues of the tips, this is a romantic reinvented baby doll look perfect that you an wear in summer and winter alike.
93. Red Hair Ash Blonde Style
Some may find blonde highlights on red hair a tad tacky. Rest assured though, they’re anything but and this gorgeous example goes to prove it!
94. Dark Brown Hair
These perfect wavy tresses are the ideal base to experiment with light ash blonde. The look is eye-catching and complements darker complexions too.
95. Semi Short Hair with Lowlights
This messy and seemingly careless hairstyle wouldn’t have worked out as well hadn’t it been for the lowlights that enhance the hues.
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96. Reverse Ombre Ash Blonde to Dark Brown
Not as dramatic as the reverse ombre we presented a few pictures above, but still exquisite. The gentle curls take off the edge out of this one.
97. Silver Ash Balayage
The blend of light ash blonde hues above is simply dazzling! It looks natural, and healthy, and adds a beautiful luminosity to the lovely gal sporting it.
98. Youthful Semi Long Hair
Goldilocks or even Rapunzel would be jealous of this healthy hair in such an alluring tone of ash blonde.
99. Winter Tones
It’s not just the hat and the warm clothing that gives her away. The shade of the hair will beautifully reflect those pleasant rays of winter light. Still, despite its name, you can also sport this shade in the hotter months and during fall too!
100. Medium Ash Blonde Hair
The medium ash blonde hues in this balayage are the most prominent tone and for a good reason. The transition from dark Asian hair to Asian ash blonde is ideally achieved with these tones while light hues serve to highlight the final result.
Ready to Change Your Look?
Ash blonde hair has many hues, tones, and overtones – and this wealth of hues offers you the perfect opportunity to try on a new hair color!
Surprise yourself and others: go for an ash blonde hair color and completely change your look this season!
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Betty has over 15 years of experience in writing and editing for hairstyle publications. Her career started soon after graduating, leading her to winning many awards and opening her own salon at a very young age. She specializes in hair coloring techniques and hair care. In her spare time, Betty enjoys running outdoors, learning new languages, and occasionally binging a Netflix series.
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