Somewhere between full-on pink, strawberry blonde, and the redhead is our new favorite color: rose gold hair. Whoever figured out that shimmery gold and soft pink blended together this perfectly deserves hugs and chocolate. The amazing thing about rose gold shades as a hair color is how surprisingly natural it can look. The rose gold tones are so close to many natural colors that the pink blends right in! You can get a little bolder by upping the intensity of the color and placement, but the bottom line is that it’s gorgeous and can look almost like the color your mama gave you.

49+ Amazing Rose Gold Hair Color Ideas That You Need to Try

Rose gold hair color is the bold color trend of the year, just flip through any fashion magazine and you’ll come across celebrities from Kylie Jenner to Rita Ora rocking the look. Like going blonde vs getting highlights, there are many variations on this rose gold trend that involve more or less bleach (read: damaging chemicals). You’ll be “taking away” the color and replacing it with rose gold hair color which requires some chemical processing. Definitely leave the color to a professional. You could try to DIY, but you may end up with hair that’s more orange than rose and have to pay to get that fixed anyway. Why not pay someone who knows what they’re doing and get awesome hair from the jump?

Finally, let’s talk about maintenance. Get and use color protecting shampoo and conditioner and a weekly color-safe hydrating mask or treatment. This should really go without saying, but use a heat protectant on your hair before styling. We know it’s summer but try to stay away from chlorine and saltwater which can damage your rose gold color.

With the right maintenance, your rose gold locks will stay in tip-top shape. The year is already halfway over, let’s get to that color!