30+ Best Ash Blonde Hair Ideas To Try Now

There’s no one-size-fits-all shade of ash blonde hair. But no matter your skin tone or desired level of maintenance, there’s definitely a shade that will work for you. Read on for (more than) a few of our favorite ash blonde hair ideas for all skin tones and hair types. 

Ashy Blonde Lob

Short strands and a blonde color are a match made in heaven. These brilliant highlights, in particular, will totally brighten any winter day when paired with a dark base.

Cool Ash Blonde Hair

We recommend this shade to the ladies who already have some experience maintaining brass-free locks. To keep cool ash looking fresh, you should be ready to commit to a full hair care routine. That includes using a purple toning conditioner, such as the aforementioned Redken Color Extend Blondage Color Depositing Conditioner.

Honey Ash Blonde Hair

Like a speck of white on a painting, a bright honey blonde hair color creates the illusion that there’s more depth to your hair than really exists. The result? Your hair will look thicker without any extra work (or extensions).

Caramel Ash Blonde Hair

Trade dark strands for a flattering caramel shade with hints of ash blonde throughout.

Crystal Ash Blonde Hair

When it comes to balayage, we’re fairly obsessed with the shade crystal ash. The color made the rounds of social media last year and involves a gradual transition from medium ash brown to very bright, ashy white ends.

Pearl Ash Blonde Hair

Unlike white ash blonde, this close cousin is about finish rather than shade. Pearl ash is a shimmery, luminescent shade with an ultra-cool silvery hue. It’s especially striking against very pale and medium skin tones.

Dark Ash Blonde Hair

We call this shade dark ash blonde, but you also may know it as light ash brown. There’s very little difference between the shades, which combine a beige-y nutmeg base with light ash top notes.

Dirty Ash Blonde Hair

Dirty ash blonde is a surprisingly wearable color. Like dark ash blonde, it brings in notes of medium brown while still maintaining pristine coolness. It’s a shade made for medium and medium-dark skin tones.

Golden Blonde Ash Blonde Hair

As with all very light hair colors, golden ash blonde hair requires regular maintenance to stay bright. If you’re a blonde veteran, that’s no added inconvenience for you.

Platinum Ash Blonde Hair On Darker Complexions

Against darker complexions, platinum ash blonde hair is striking and modern.

Ash Blonde Hair On Olive Skin

Make olive skin look its most gorgeous with a customized ash shade.

Ash Blonde Hair On Tan Skin

Whether you have medium skin or have just been spending a lot of time in the sun, you’ll love the way ash blonde hair color looks against your complexion.

Ash Blonde Hair With Honey Highlights

Instead of just going honey, ask your stylist for an ash blonde shade that just barely has hints of honey throughout. You’ll get a stunning, reflective finish.

Strawberry Ash Blonde Hair

This ultra-cool hue combines a light red with ash blonde, creating a rich blonde that’s made for fair and medium skin. Because it’s such a stunner, we love this look for all hair lengths and textures.

Blue-Tinted Ash Blonde Hair

If you’ve experienced bleach-related hair damage and are trying to salvage what’s left of your hair with a lob, we suggest adding some spice with an unexpected pop of color. Here, we’ll even make the decision easy for you: Pastel blue is the way to go.

Pink-Tinted Ash Blonde Hair

You thought we were just going to leave it at a single pastel shade? Not a chance. This cool rose shade is all the best parts of the pastel trend, without any of the harsh neon hair color influence.

Chocolate Ash Blonde Hair

Bright blonde hair isn’t for everyone, nor is it your only option for cool-toned hair. For something darker, we love the look of chocolate blonde ash.

Brown Ash Blonde Hair

Natural brunettes, this one’s for you. If you’re thinking of giving this shade of brown ash blonde hair a try, make sure your stylist places a few bright highlights throughout for maximum movement and depth.

Ash Blonde Hair Ombre

For everyone on the hunt for a sleek way to try out a new color, ash blonde ombre is our best recommendation.

Smoky Ash Blonde Hair

When blended with ashy blonde hair, silver turns into a moody, smoky hair color that’s unforgettable.

Ash Blonde Hair With Brown Lowlights

If you’re hoping to go lighter for summer but aren’t set on a full head of blonde, brown lowlights are the right choice for you. It’s modern and chic without becoming excessive. It also looks picture-perfect framing tan or dark skin.

Rose Gold Ash Blonde Hair

Fact: We are truly and utterly obsessed with rose gold ash blonde hair. Second fact: We very rarely see people actually wearing it. If you’re interested in being a follicular rebel, then rose gold is the right shade for you.

Ash Blonde Hair On Fair Skin

On fair skin, ash blonde is summer-appropriate and totally beachy.

Long Ash Blonde Hair

Let those ashy inches flow, baby. Of course, if you’re embracing lots of length, you may want to invest in liter bottles of your favorite shampoo and conditioner.

Ash Blonde Hair With Brown Highlights

Pairing an ashy blonde base with a brown balayage treatment, this hair color idea allows you to take ash a little darker while still remaining a blonde.

Short Ash Blonde Hair

Here’s another reminder that ash isn’t only good for long hair. Shorter hair looks equally lovely in cool tones.