Should You Update Your Hair Color?

WHAT TO TRY

Strawberry blond highlights.
WHY IT WORKS Don’t get us wrong-Jessica Chastain’s rich red hair was absolutely show-stopping. But a few tawny ribbons of gold gave her look a flirty freshness that’s perfect for warmer months.

WHAT TO TRY

Pink highlights.
WHY IT WORKS If you’re a natural blond like Chloe Moretz, going darker, redder, or blonder feels like a big, scary commitment. Pink highlights on the other hand-on the underside of the hair, in a semi-permanent formula-are a lot easier to stomach.

WHAT TO TRY

Lighten up the ends.
WHY IT WORKS Rich espresso hair like Salma Hayek’s needs no improvement, unless the gloss-factor is starting to fade. A few well-placed highlights-that is, on the ends and around the face-in a shade one to two notches lighter than your base can attract light and give your hair instant dimension.

WHAT TO TRY

Go red.
WHY IT WORKS Bernice Bejo wasn’t chocolate brown and she wasn’t dirty blond. A single-process warm auburn tone took her away from that middle ground into a fiery, head-turning zone.

WHAT TO TRY

Multi-colored highlights.
WHY IT WORKS Elizabeth Olsen is a natural blond with plenty of natural dimension. But chunky highlights in a range of blond hues-platinum, honey, and gold-perked up her look immeasurably.

WHAT TO TRY

A red gloss.
WHY IT WORKS Katie Cassidy ditched her sunny blond for a sultry brunet, but with summer right around the corner, the tone could have felt a bit Morticia Adams. A ginger gloss toned down the severity without compromising the sexiness.