25 Best Spring Hair Color Ideas for Freshening Up Your Look

When are we not looking to Julia Roberts for inspiration? The movie star's butterscotch hair color has notes of auburn and true blonde, and it's perfect for spring.

"Just a hint of sun" is the best way to describe this Jennifer Garner look. It's also the perfect description for springtime. A perfect match!

We're fans of anything buttery—and Cameron Diaz's hair is no exception. Painted with natural-looking blonde colors, it's hardly stark yellow, but still has hints of the warmth of butter.

Strawberry blonde, who? This shade is far more exciting, featuring true pink undertones and serious shine.

Notice how the strands that frame Beyoncé's face are brighter than the rest of her head? These highlights are where the money is! "They're perfect if you have old highlights from the previous summer you want to revive," says Shannon O'Mara, a colorist and stylist at Kinloch Salon in Brooklyn.

How pretty is this? Jessica Chastain's lighter red hair is an excellent choice as the warmer months roll around.

"This look is a softer, more natural version of the ombré/balayage hair color trend," says Nadia Vassell, owner of Nadia Vassell Salon in New York City. "It’s a low-maintenance technique and works well for just about anyone."

If you want to naturally blend highlights into gray hair like Mariska Hargitay, ask for them closer to the root, says O'Mara."You can still see some grays around the hairline but the highlights give your color some dimension so they look less noticeable," she says.

Yes, it's unclear if J.Lo has aged in the past 20 years! This honey blonde hue doesn't hurt. "The warmth in her hair and her skin just complement each other so beautifully," says O'Mara.

A warm blonde shade looks great on Margot Robbie, too. "It's closer to the gold end of the spectrum so it doesn't look flat," says O'Mara. The result is equally flattering on warm skin and fair skin like Robbie's.

If you want to brighten up dark hair without going totally blonde (they don't always have more fun!), try highlights that start at the mid-shaft of your hair. These subtle copper highlights complement Sandra Bullock's warm skin tone, says O'Mara.

Natural brunette Jessica Biel also opts for subtle highlights that brighten toward her roots. If you have a cool skin tone like Biel's, cool, neutral, or beige tones will look best, says O'Mara.

Marine Cosseron, a hairstylist and colorist at Jean-Claude Biguine Salon & Spa in New York City, loves this red color for fair skin and blue or green eyes. Nicole Kidman's hue is subtle, but when you're dyeing your hair red, consider getting it dyed brighter than the intended shade—it fades fast!

Cosseron loves this look for brunettes. Salma Hayek's fade-in to a reddish brown hue is oh-so-subtle, making it perfect for dark-rooted beauties. Find more highlight ideas for brunettes here.

Want to go full-on blonde like natural brunette Scarlett Johannson? Start lightening your hair now, says O'Mara, so you can work toward a bright blonde hue for the summer. A stylist can help you figure out the ideal shade for your skin.

Asking your stylist for caramel balayage or warmer highlights is a great way to transform brunette hair. "This rich color is perfect for warm skin tones," Vassell (pictured here!) says.

If Helen Mirren can rock it, so you can you! "You can add a few pink highlights to blend in with your hair—or go big, hunny!" says Vassell.

Warm highlights complement Eva Mendes's caramel skin without deviating too much from her natural hair color. "This color is great for brunettes who wants to lighten up their look," Cosseron says.

Julianne Moore has been a redhead for her whole life, and you can't blame her. "Red hair is so beautiful with milky skin," says Cosseron. Find your perfect red shade!

Did you know Jennifer Aniston is a natural brunette? Her blonde locks looks totally natural, thanks to a light brown base and golden highlights. "Face-framing highlights add some spark," says Cosseron.